SB 1602 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

This bill authorizes the University of Missouri Board of Curators to own, operate, or manage hospitals and other healthcare facilities, including acquiring healthcare entities or their assets. It directly affects the University of Missouri system and healthcare providers within 25 specified Missouri counties (listed in the bill). Key provisions include granting the Board broad authority to engage in healthcare operations and providing immunity from federal and state antitrust laws for these activities in the designated counties. The law aims to expand the University's healthcare capacity without requiring new legislative approval for facility ownership or operations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Kurtis Gregory
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