HB 1331 Summary

• Repeals sections 195.017 and 195.417 of Missouri law and enacts a new consolidated section 195.017 regulating controlled substances and methamphetamine precursor substances.

• Reclassifies ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine from Schedule V to Schedule III, making them subject to stricter prescription and distribution requirements.

• Establishes purchase limits: maximum 9 grams within any 30-day period and maximum 3.6 grams within any 24-hour period for over-the-counter sales.

• Requires pharmacy counter placement behind restricted access areas, age verification (18+ years), photo identification, and electronic transaction logging for all purchases of these methamphetamine precursor substances.

• Permits the Department of Health and Senior Services to exempt products formulated to prevent conversion to methamphetamine and allows exemptions for dietary supplements, herbs, and natural products not exceeding 15% ephedrine alkaloid content by weight.