The bill amends Arkansas Code 14-15-306 to update the regulations regarding the disposition of narcotic drugs belonging to a decedent. It specifies that a coroner shall collect and secure any narcotic drugs to prevent them from falling into the hands of individuals who may misuse them. Additionally, it allows law enforcement officers to also collect and secure these narcotic drugs under the same conditions. The language changes replace references to "prescription medication" with "narcotic drugs," emphasizing the focus on controlled substances.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that collected narcotic drugs must be disposed of under a circuit court order or forwarded to the Department of Health for proper destruction within thirty days. It clarifies that this section does not apply to prescription medications held by institutional healthcare providers or hospice nurses, which are governed by separate regulations. The bill also includes a definition of "narcotic drug" as per existing law, ensuring clarity in its application.