Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1640: Allows the Board of Pharmacy to waive compliance with any Missouri rule for certain nonprofit pharmacies during emergencies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1640 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows the Board of Pharmacy to waive compliance with any Missouri rule for certain nonprofit pharmacies during emergencies. Primary sponsor: Tracy McCreery (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1640 - The Board of Pharmacy shall have the authority to waive compliance with any Missouri rule or regulation for nonprofit pharmacies dispensing, shipping, or delivering prescription drugs into another state or United States territory that is experiencing a declared state disaster or emergency, provided that: (1) The nonprofit pharmacy is a licensed pharmacy in good standing and is authorized to ship prescription drugs into such state or territory; (2) The nonprofit pharmacy is responding to a declared state disaster or emergency; (3) The nonprofit pharmacy complies with all emergency rules and regulations for pharmacies and nonprofit pharmacies established by the state or territory for the duration of the disaster period; (4) The nonprofit pharmacy complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations; and (5) The waiver applies only to prescription drugs dispensed, shipped, or delivered to residents or health care facilities located within the geographic area specified in the declared state disaster or emergency. This act is similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed HCS/SS/SCS/SB 878 (2026), in the truly agreed to and finally passed HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), in HCS/HB 2300 (2026), in SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026), and in SCS/HB 3009 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy McCreery | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
- S First Read