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HB2602 • 2026

Exempts entities registered with the department of health and senior services that distribute hypodermic needles or syringes from the crime of unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia

Exempts entities registered with the department of health and senior services that distribute hypodermic needles or syringes from the crime of unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Stinnett, Melanie (133)
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
01/08/2026 - Read Second Time (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  2. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  3. 2025-12-30 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Exempts entities registered with the department of health and senior services that distribute hypodermic needles or syringes from the crime of unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia