HB 551 Summary

• Repeals and replaces section 195.017, RSMo regarding controlled substance scheduling and classification by the Department of Health and Senior Services

• Adds methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), also known as "bath salts," to Schedule I controlled substances with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use

• Renumbers and reorganizes existing Schedule I stimulant provisions to accommodate the addition of MDPV and related synthetic cathinones

• Maintains existing five-tier scheduling system (Schedules I-V) with specific criteria for substance classification based on abuse potential and medical use

• Includes existing penalties and compliance measures for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine sales, including electronic logging requirements and age restrictions for over-the-counter purchases