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title: State of the States, May 15
description: Missouri is set to become the final state in the union to introduce a PDMP if a new bill passes the Senate and goes on to receive approval by the Governor.
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# [State of the States, May 15](https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/state-of-the-states-may-15-2020)

 Written by [Danielle Jaffee](https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/author/danielle-jaffee) | May 18, 2020 12:00:00 PM

 

What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, **State of the States**, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.

**This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:**

- The Missouri Senate is considering a bill to introduce a PDMP that, if passed, will make it the final state in the union to establish a PDMP.
- A new bill with 60 bipartisan co-sponsors could establish a COVID-19 presumption for front line workers in North Carolina.
- Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill into law that authorizes the use of electronic prescribing for controlled substances.

This edition also includes an update from Oklahoma and New Jersey. 

Stay connected to all relevant information in workers' compensation and pharmacy by subscribing to our weekly newsletter. For last week's wrap-up, please click [here](https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/state-of-the-states-may-08-2020). 

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