Kansas HB2429: Authorizing the over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets

What the bill says

An act concerning health and healthcare; relating to medications; authorizing the over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets.

From the introduced text, January 12, 2026:

AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to medications; authorizing the over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Section 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets may be made available to the public for over-the-counter purchase in this state. No prescription order or consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional shall be required for such purchase. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.

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Sponsors

• Brett Fairchild (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. January 12, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Health and Human Services
3. January 12, 2026: Introduced
4. January 12, 2026: Prefiled for Introduction on Friday, January 9, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2429?

HB2429 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Authorizing the over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets.

What does HB2429 do?

In its own words: An act concerning health and healthcare; relating to medications; authorizing the over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets.

What is the status of HB2429?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2429?

Brett Fairchild (R).

Where is the official record for HB2429?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2429/