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MS HB1639
MS HB1639Screening and approval program for retail sale of products containing certain substances; establish.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Establish A Screening And Approval Program For The Over-the-counter Availability And Retail Sale Of Products That Contain Any Substance With The Potential To Be Recreationally Used Or Abused; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The State Department Of Health To Administer The Program; To Require The State Health Officer To Approve Or Deny The Over-the-counter Availability And Retail Sale Of Products That Contain Any Substance With The Potential To Be Recreationally Used Or Abused; To Establish An Appeals Process Available To The Manufacturer Or Distributor Of A Product That Was Denied By The State Health Officer; To Require The Department To Establish Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement And Administer The Program; To Provide An Exception For Ordinances And Regulations Of Municipalities And Counties Enacted Before July 1, 2025, Which Limit Or Prohibit Such Products; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a screening and approval program within the State Department of Health to regulate the retail sale of products containing substances that could be used recreationally or abused, such as bath salts, kratom, and tianeptine. The program defines such substances as those used without a doctor's supervision for enjoyment, perceived health benefits, or other illegitimate purposes, or those with unpredictable effects that could lead to dependence or harm. The State Health Officer will be responsible for approving or denying the over-the-counter availability of these products, using any relevant evidence, and manufacturers or distributors can appeal denials to the State Board of Health. The Department will create necessary rules and regulations, and the bill includes an exception for existing or future local ordinances that limit or prohibit these products, with the entire program taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1639.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1639IN.htm |
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