Healthcare (Prescription Drugs)

HB 2594 would allow consumers to purchase hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin tablets over-the-counter without a prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or healthcare provider. The bill directly affects residents seeking these specific medications by removing current prescription requirements. Key provisions include amending state law to permit direct public access to both drugs and declaring the law an emergency act to take immediate effect upon passage. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been prefilled and read for the first time in 2026.