Controlled dangerous substances; authorizing certain disposal of substances in accordance with federal law; removing certain limitations. Effective date.

SB 444 amends Oklahoma law to simplify the disposal of expired, unwanted, or abandoned controlled dangerous substances. It directly affects individuals (allowing them to dispose of their own expired medications without registration), families (permitting disposal of a deceased person's prescribed drugs), and hospice programs (authorizing staff to handle decedent medications under federal rules). Key provisions include requiring disposal through approved channels like reverse distributors or pharmacies, mandating federal compliance (21 C.F.R. Part 1317), and adding a witness-signed form for hospice handling. The bill removes prior restrictions on disposal methods while ensuring destruction procedures make substances unusable. It takes effect November 1, 2025.