HB956Introduced in the House
Opioid drugs; prescriber shall discuss with patient before prescribing, the risks of the drugs and available alternatives.
Introduced by Larry Byrd, District 104
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Prescriber Of A Schedule Ii Controlled Substance Or Any Other Opioid Drug, Before Issuing The Initial Prescription In A Course Of Treatment For Acute Or Chronic Pain And Again Before Issuing The Third Prescription Of The Course Of Treatment, To Discuss With The Patient The Risks Associated With The Drug Being Prescribed And Alternative Treatments That May Be Available; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
Died In Committee
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