SB 1682 allows veterans and first responders aged 21+ with specific conditions (PTSD, major depression, substance use disorder, or end-of-life care needs) to legally use psilocybin for therapeutic purposes under strict conditions. It requires a doctor's certification, a trained facilitator present during use, lab testing of the substance, and limits to 150mg of psilocybin per month. The bill also allocates $2 million for research and shields healthcare providers from liability for following these rules. This is limited to therapeutic use only, not general legalization, and applies only to those enrolled in approved studies.
HB 3060 allows hospitals operating licensed ambulance services (under specific health chapters) to create ambulance districts by having their board of trustees file a petition directly with the county clerk, eliminating the need for public petitions. This applies to hospitals organized under chapters 96, 205, or 206 of the law. Once established, the hospital’s board of trustees automatically serves as the ambulance district’s governing board. The bill streamlines district formation, giving hospitals direct authority over ambulance service governance within their political boundaries.
HB 2824 requires licensed hospitals to offer FDA-approved emergency contraception to women reporting sexual assault within the previous five days. The bill defines emergency contraception as drugs that prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse. This policy directly affects sexual assault victims seeking hospital care and the hospitals providing emergency services. It mandates that hospitals proactively provide this medical option as part of standard care for eligible patients.
HB 2010 is a fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations bill that allocates $13.1 million to Missouri's Department of Mental Health for specific operational needs. It includes $15 million for contracted staffing at facilities like Fulton State Hospital and Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, $4.1 million to implement a new electronic health record system across all mental health facilities, and $1.7 million for staff training and the "Caring for Missourians' Mental Health Initiative." The funding covers personnel, equipment, and program operations, with specified flexibility allowances between budget categories. This bill directly affects state-operated mental health facilities, employees, and patients receiving services through these programs.
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.
HB 10 allocates nearly $40 million in state funds for Missouri's mental health and health services during fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly funds the Department of Mental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee to cover staff salaries, equipment, program operations, and specific initiatives like contracted staffing at facilities including Fulton State Hospital. Key provisions include $26.98 million for contracted staffing at mental health facilities (one-time), $3.49 million for an electronic health record system, and $1.4 million for overtime pay. All funding must be used strictly for the specified purposes and within the designated fiscal year.
HB 2935 requires hospitals with emergency departments to have a physician physically present and on duty at all times the emergency department is open. This directly affects all hospitals operating emergency services within the state. The key provision mandates continuous on-site medical supervision during all operational hours, eliminating gaps in physician availability. The bill is currently in the early legislative stages after introduction in January 2026.
HB 3152 requires hospitals with off-campus outpatient clinics (located more than 250 yards from the main campus) to use a separate unique health provider ID (NPI) for billing those locations. It directly affects hospitals, health insurers, and patients receiving care at these off-campus sites by mandating separate billing to prevent incorrect charges. The key provision requires all claims for services at these clinics to use the dedicated NPI on standard billing forms, starting after December 31, 2026. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 per incident, license penalties, or liability for patients if hospitals improperly bill them.
HB 2283 allows patients to take certain medications in multidose containers home with them at hospital discharge, if ordered by a healthcare provider. This directly affects patients leaving hospitals and healthcare providers who must follow specific labeling rules. The bill requires medications like inhalers, creams, insulin pens, and eye drops to be labeled with the patient's name, medication details, and usage instructions by a pharmacist or nurse. It specifically prohibits sending controlled substances home, except for connected wearable delivery systems during transport under documented conditions. The law does not impose new licensing requirements on hospital pharmacies.
HB 2597 sets minimum payment rates for out-of-network ambulance providers treating patients covered by health insurance plans. It requires insurance companies to pay these providers either the local government rate for ambulance services in that area or 325% of the Medicare rate for the same service (whichever is lower), but not more than the ambulance provider's billed charge. The bill mandates that payments be made directly to the ambulance provider within 30 days for complete claims, prohibits billing patients for additional amounts after payment, and limits patient cost-sharing to the same level as in-network services. This directly affects ambulance services (excluding air ambulances) and health insurance companies operating in the state.
