What does Preamble of TREATS Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act. The amendment intends to permit the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment. The bill was introduced in the Senate on October 23, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of TREATS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act.

What does TELEHEALTH FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT. of TREATS Act do?

This section amends Section 309(e)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act. It modifies the requirement for in-person medical evaluations before prescribing controlled substances. For prescribing Schedule III, IV, or V drugs approved for substance use disorder treatment, a telehealth evaluation is now permitted. The term 'telehealth evaluation' is defined as a medical evaluation conducted remotely using a telecommunications system allowing two-way, real-time interactive communication.

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TREATS Act

Last updated: 10/23/2025 · Introduced: 10/23/2025

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow telehealth evaluations for prescribing Schedule III, IV, and V drugs used in substance use disorder treatment.
It permits medical evaluations conducted remotely via telecommunications systems for prescribing these substances.
The bill formally establishes the term 'telehealth evaluation' to define these remote medical assessments.

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