Missouri Senator Proposes Opioid Bill to Senate Committee

Senate Bill 902 aims to address opioid-related deaths and the ongoing crisis in the state

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Missouri State Senator Mike Henderson of the 3rd District presented Senate Bill 902 to the Missouri Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee this week. The proposed legislation is intended to address opioid-related deaths and the ongoing impact of the opioid crisis across Missouri.

Why it matters

The opioid epidemic has devastated communities across Missouri, leading to a rise in overdose deaths and straining public health and law enforcement resources. This bill represents an effort by state lawmakers to enact new policies and programs to combat the crisis.

The details

Senate Bill 902 outlines a series of measures aimed at reducing opioid abuse and overdoses in Missouri. The specific details of the legislation were not provided in the original news report.

  • Senator Henderson presented the bill to the Senate committee this week.

The players

Mike Henderson

A Missouri State Senator representing the 3rd District who introduced Senate Bill 902 to address the opioid crisis in the state.

Missouri Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee

The state Senate committee that heard Senator Henderson's presentation of Senate Bill 902.

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What’s next

The Senate committee will now consider Senate Bill 902 and decide whether to advance it for further debate and a vote by the full state Senate.

The takeaway

Missouri's lawmakers are taking legislative action to confront the devastating opioid epidemic impacting communities across the state, demonstrating a commitment to addressing this public health crisis through new policies and programs.