Establishes the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2025"
HB 605, the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2025," prohibits Missouri health insurance plans - including MO HealthNet and Medicaid managed care - from covering organ transplants or post-transplant care under two specific conditions: if the surgery occurs in China, or if the organ was procured through sale or donation originating in China. This applies to all health carriers and health benefit plans operating in Missouri, directly affecting insurance coverage for residents seeking transplants tied to China. The bill creates a clear coverage restriction without altering organ donation laws or medical procedures. It does not ban transplants but limits insurance reimbursement for certain China-related cases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2024
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 2
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Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
lower
Dec 17, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Holly Jones
RRepublican
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