Creates provisions relating to over-the-counter medications
HB 2293 would allow hydroxychloroquine tablets to be sold over-the-counter without a prescription or pharmacist consultation in this state. The bill specifically targets hydroxychloroquine availability, removing current prescription requirements for this medication. It declares the provision an emergency act to take immediate effect upon passage, though it does not address ivermectin's OTC status as stated. This bill directly affects residents seeking hydroxychloroquine for personal use without healthcare provider involvement. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read twice in the House).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Holly Jones
RRepublican
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