MS HB49

Amends Section 73-21-127, Mississippi Code of 1972, to make prescription monitoring program (PMP) data confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act.

Prohibits PMP collected data from being subject to civil subpoenas, discovery, or admission as evidence in any civil proceeding.

Allows access to PMP data only to authorized users including pharmacists, prescribers, law enforcement, regulatory boards, Medicaid, grand juries, individuals requesting their own records, and other state PMP programs.

Grants the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Director access to the PMP database for investigating illegal acquisition, distribution, or dispensing of controlled substances.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.