Uniform Controlled Substances Act; add certain substances to Schedule IV.

SB 2224 would have added mifepristone and misoprostol to Mississippi's Schedule IV of controlled substances, regulating them under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This would have required prescriptions and restricted distribution for these medications, which are used for medical procedures including medication abortion. The bill specified that any detectable quantity of these drugs would be subject to Schedule IV regulations, similar to other prescription sedatives. The bill was referred to the Drug Policy committee but died in committee on February 4, 2025, so it never became law. This change would have directly affected healthcare providers, pharmacies, and patients seeking these specific medications.