HB 1149 Summary

• Establishes the "Narcotics Control Act" requiring the Department of Health and Senior Services to create and maintain a prescription drug monitoring program for Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances.

• Requires dispensers to electronically submit dispensation information to the department within 24 hours, with real-time reporting mandatory by January 1, 2024; includes pharmacy DEA number, patient identification, drug details, prescriber information, and dosage.

• Protects dispensation information as confidential and limits disclosure to authorized prescribers/dispensers, individuals requesting their own records, professional licensing boards during investigations, law enforcement with subpoenas, and MO HealthNet division.

• Prohibits use of dispensation data to prevent firearm ownership or as sole basis for obtaining arrest or search warrants in criminal investigations.

• Establishes penalties of $1,000 per violation for dispensers who fail to submit required information and Class E felony charges for unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of prescription information.