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HB 3113

Establishes provisions relating to drug overdose prevention and investigation of drug-related deaths

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Fowler and 4 co-sponsors

Missouri bill establishes drug overdose prevention provisions and improved death investigation procedures to address the opioid crisis.

Second read and referred: General Laws(S)
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Bill Summary · HB 3113

Legislative bill overview

HB 3113 establishes new provisions in Missouri for preventing drug overdoses and investigating deaths related to drug use. The bill aims to enhance the state's response to the opioid crisis through prevention measures and improved death investigation procedures. Specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but the bipartisan sponsorship suggests focus on public health and law enforcement coordination.

Why is this important

Drug overdose deaths remain a significant public health crisis in Missouri and nationally. Improved investigation protocols and prevention strategies can help identify patterns, hold bad actors accountable, and potentially save lives through better data collection and intervention. Enhanced coordination between health and law enforcement systems often reveals gaps in treatment access and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation costs: New investigation procedures and prevention programs require resources; questions may arise about budget allocation and which agencies bear costs
  • Privacy and data sharing concerns: Enhanced investigation and information-sharing between agencies could raise questions about how overdose victim data is collected, stored, and used
  • Prevention approach scope: Disagreement may exist over whether the bill adequately addresses treatment access, harm reduction strategies (like naloxone distribution), versus enforcement-focused measures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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