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SB1489 • 2026

Permits over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxycholorquine tablets without a prescription

Permits over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxycholorquine tablets without a prescription

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Gregory (21), Kurtis; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-18
Official status
Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Effective date
Emergency

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-18 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  2. 2026-02-05 S306

    Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  3. 2026-01-07 S96

    S First Read

  4. 2025-12-31 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1489 - Under this act, ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets suitable for human use may be sold or purchased as over-the-counter medications in Missouri without a prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or other health care professional.

This act has an emergency clause.

This act is identical to HB 2293 (2026) and substantially similar to SB 1066 (2026), SB 1275 (2026), HB 1684 (2026), SB 744 (2025), and HB 2581 (2024).
SARAH HASKINS