Requires the department of health and senior services to promulgate regulations consistent with CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids

HB 795 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to create regulations for tapering opioid prescriptions by December 31, 2025, aligning with the latest CDC guidelines. These regulations must cover when to reduce doses, specific tapering protocols, and strategies for discontinuing opioids. The rules will apply to all healthcare professionals authorized to prescribe opioids and must be reviewed and updated every five years after 2025. The bill mandates that these regulations strictly follow CDC recommendations, with no additional requirements beyond the specified provisions.