HB 3136 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Repeals a provision of law relating to state-based health benefit exchanges

HB 3136 restricts Missouri's ability to operate a state-run health insurance marketplace (often called a "health exchange" under federal law). It requires specific legislative approval - via bill, initiative, or referendum - before any state agency can establish, administer, or fund such a marketplace, banning executive orders or informal actions. The bill also prohibits state entities from using federal funds for these exchanges without explicit authorization and blocks agreements with federal authorities to create or operate a federal-facilitated exchange. This directly affects Missouri state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions that might otherwise engage with the federal health care law's marketplace system.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Referred: Government Efficiency(H)
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Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Jeff Knight
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