S. 4941: Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026

S. 4941 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Today, patients seeking methadone for opioid use disorder must obtain it exclusively through heavily regulated specialized opioid treatment programs. Under this bill, certified addiction specialists and other qualified practitioners can prescribe methadone… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.