Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 956: Opioid drugs; prescriber shall discuss with patient before prescribing, the risks of the drugs and available alternatives.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Died In Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 956 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Opioid drugs; prescriber shall discuss with patient before prescribing, the risks of the drugs and available alternatives. Primary sponsor: Larry Byrd (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Larry Byrd (Republican).