State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Health Committee, was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.
The study committee was established following the adoption of House Resolution 1360 during the 2024 legislative session.
It is charged with exploring “methods to increase awareness of non-opioid alternatives, including non-opioid pharmacologic treatments, through educational programs for healthcare providers.”
The committee aims to “foster collaboration and integrated care among all healthcare providers involved in pain management.” Additionally, the committee may propose legislative recommendations before the 2025 legislative session.