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MO SB63

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Sater

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes Missouri's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) under the Department of Health and Senior Services to track dispensing of Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances by licensed prescribers and dispensers

  • Requires dispensers to electronically submit prescription data within seven days, including patient identification, drug dispensed, prescriber information, and quantity; pain management specialists prescribing Schedule II substances must also report prescriptions

  • Restricts PDMP database access to specific entities including licensing boards investigating complaints, law enforcement with court orders, medical examiners, and MO HealthNet; dispensers and prescribers cannot directly access the database but receive automated concern notifications

  • Prescription information must be retained for maximum 180 days (effective August 28, 2017), all data must be encrypted, and information cannot be entered into the national prescription drug monitoring database

  • Creates criminal penalties including Class A misdemeanor for failing to submit required reports and Class D/E felony for unlawful access or disclosure, plus civil damages of $25,000 for victims of improper disclosure; provisions expire August 28, 2020

Legislative Description

Establishes the Narcotics Control Act

Last Action

H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading w/HCS

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review5/11/2015
Select Committee on Insurance4/28/2015
Health Insurance4/14/2015
Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight3/31/2015
Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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