SB 144 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses

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Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2024

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Governor

Introduced Dec 1, 2024 Last action Apr 15, 2025

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Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope by adding podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, assistant physicians, and physician assistants to the list of healthcare providers who can prescribe controlled substances. The committee version also added new sections regarding veterinarian prescribing and practitioner responsibilities for unused medications. Additionally, the bill now explicitly repeals section 195.070 in addition to sections 334.104 and 335.019, and includes more detailed requirements for collaborative practice arrangements and prescription limits.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from only physicians and nurses to include podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, assistant physicians, physician assistants, and veterinarians. The repeal of section 195.070 also changes which existing law is being replaced.

SCOPE

Added podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, assistant physicians, physician assistants, and veterinarians to the list of providers authorized to prescribe controlled substances.

Changed the repealed sections from 334.104, 335.016, and 335.019 to include 195.070, 334.104, and 335.019.

REQUIREMENT

Added new provisions requiring practitioners to maintain records and secure unused medications, and prohibiting self-prescription except in emergencies.

Added explicit prescription limits for Schedule II medications, including hydrocodone, stimulants for behavioral health, and hospice patients.

DEFINITION

Added clarification that certified registered nurse anesthetists are excluded from certain prescribing authority provisions.

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Committee

Apr 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

SCS Voted Do Pass (w/SCS SBs 144 & 179) Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee (0557S.02C)

upper

Feb 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

Hearing Conducted S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee

upper

Dec 1, 2024

Introduced

Prefiled

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors