Missouri HB1684: Creates provisions relating to over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin

What the bill says

To amend chapter 195, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin tablets. Section A. Chapter 195, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 195.1000, to read as follows: 195.1000. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, ivermectin tablets shall be 2 available to the public through over-the-counter purchase in this state without a 3 prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or other health care professional. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 195, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin tablets. Section A. Chapter 195, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 195.1000, to read as follows: 195.1000. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, ivermectin tablets shall be 2 available to the public through over-the-counter purchase in this state without a 3 prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or other health care professional. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Burt Whaley (R, 138) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. December 1, 2025: Prefiled (H)