Beginning in January, new electronic prescribing regulations will be going into effect across the nation.  Here is a brief overview of e-prescribing legislation that will take effect in January.

California – Electronic prescribing will be required for nearly all prescriptions beginning January 1, 2022.  The requirement does not apply to individuals under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, along with several other exemptions.  Notably, prescriptions for long-term care residents are not exempt.  The law does not include a waiver provision for compliance.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB2789

Indiana – Prescriptions for controlled substances are required to be sent electronically beginning January 1, 2022.  There are no exemptions listed for long-term care.  The law allows for a waiver process, but does not specify the length.
https://trackbill.com/bill/indiana-senate-bill-176-prescriptions/1613861/

Maryland – E-prescribing of controlled substances will be mandatory on January 1, 2022.  However, prescribers may obtain a compliance waiver for up to one year.  Furthermore, the law specifically exempts prescriptions for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospices.
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0166T.pdf

Michigan – Electronic prescribing will be required for all prescriptions beginning January 1, 2022.  Prescribers can obtain a compliance waiver for up to two years. Long-term care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and hospice are specifically exempt.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/publicact/pdf/2020-PA-0134.pdf

Nebraska – Electronic prescribing will be required for controlled substances beginning January 1, 2022.   The law does not include a waiver provision.  Several exemptions are listed, but do not include long-term care settings. 
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/Intro/LB583.pdf

New Hampshire - Electronic prescribing will be required for controlled substances beginning January 1, 2022.   Prescribers can obtain a one-year compliance waiver.  Hospice is exempt.
https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB143/2021

Utah – E-prescribing of controlled substances will be mandatory on January 1, 2022.  Prescribers and pharmacies can obtain a compliance waiver for up to two years.  The law exempts prescriptions for residents of long-term care, assisted living facilities, and correctional facilities.
https://le.utah.gov/~2020/bills/static/HB0177.html

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