Michigan lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require opioid prescriptions to come in bottles with locks.

The bill, backed by both Republicans and Democrats, is aimed at reducing opioid abuse among teenagers, who often access opioid pills from a friend or relative’s bottle, according to The Detroit Free Press.

Lockable pill bottles have been suggested in other states as a means of combatting the opioid crisis. They most often operate with a four-digit combination code.

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State Rep. Joe Bellino (R) said the legislation could prevent more than 150,000 teens from starting opioid abuse and save the state more than $1 billion, according to Michigan’s ABC13.





The legislation would also apply to Schedule II drugs, such as medical marijuana and medication for ADHD.

President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE on Tuesday extended the administration's opioid public health emergency for another 90 days, the second time he has done so since announcing it in October.

Addiction advocates have been critical of the administration’s handling of the crisis, saying the White House is not doing enough to combat it.