SB 1168 Missouri Senate · 2024 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to public funding of abortion facilities and affiliates and provisions relating to MO HealthNet providers

This bill modifies Missouri laws to prohibit the use of public funds for abortion facilities or their affiliates and restricts MO HealthNet payments for services provided at those locations. It grants taxpayers and the state attorney general the legal right to sue to enforce these funding restrictions and allows courts to award damages or other remedies for violations. Additionally, the bill outlines specific rules for MO HealthNet coverage, including limits on hospital costs, denial of payment for medically unnecessary outpatient services, and exclusions for certain nursing home and drug costs. While it maintains coverage for various health services like emergency care and family planning, it explicitly bars funding for abortions and abortifacient drugs except in cases where a physician certifies the mother's life is endangered.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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Feb 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Health and Welfare Committee
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Jan 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
SCS Voted Do Pass (w/SCS SBs 1168 & 810) Health and Welfare Committee (4008S.03C)
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Jan 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Health and Welfare Committee
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Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mary Elizabeth Coleman
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