Removes the expiration date for the RX cares for Missouri program
HB 1978 removes the expiration date for Missouri's RX Cares program, making it permanent. The program, administered by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, focuses on promoting medication safety and preventing prescription drug abuse through funding for education and community programs. It allows the Board to allocate funds to private or public entities for these purposes, while prohibiting use of funds for state prescription drug monitoring systems. The bill eliminates the previous requirement that the program end on August 28, 2026, ensuring ongoing operation without sunset provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Bennie Cook
RRepublican
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