Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative to discipline program for licensees who have impairments.

HB 1134 creates a voluntary program allowing Mississippi pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with substance abuse or mental health impairments to avoid disciplinary action by entering an alternative program before a formal hearing. The program requires participants to cover costs for treatment, counseling, or education related to their impairment, with all program details kept confidential under state privacy laws. It applies specifically to licensees facing discipline for issues like addiction or mental health conditions under existing licensing rules. The bill does not change the grounds for disciplinary action but offers an alternative path focused on rehabilitation rather than penalties.