Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1720 is enacted to read:

§1720.__Retention of medications

Upon discharge from a hospital licensed under chapter 405 or upon moving from a nursing facility licensed under chapter 405 or assisted living facility licensed under chapter 1663, a patient or resident retains ownership of any medications owned by the patient or resident while a patient or resident and may take those medications to the next place of treatment or residence.

SUMMARY

This bill provides that, when a patient or resident is discharged or moves from a hospital, nursing facility or assisted living facility licensed in this State, the patient or resident retains ownership of any medications owned while a patient or resident and may take those medications to the next place of treatment or residence.