Healthcare (Hospitals)

in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1696: Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

SB 1696 authorizes the University of Missouri Board of Curators to own, operate, or manage hospitals and health care facilities across Missouri. The bill allows the Board to acquire health care entities, assets, or services through purchases, leases, or partnerships. It specifically exempts the Board from penalties under Section 416.051 when operating in 25 designated counties, including Boone, Cole, and Jackson. This change enables the University of Missouri to expand its health care services without facing certain regulatory penalties in those counties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes expansion of university healthcare facilities, enabling broader access to services and operations across designated counties without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3330: Creates provisions relating to nutrition prescriptions issued by licensed health care providers

HB 3330 allows licensed health care providers (like doctors and dietitians) to issue "nutrition prescriptions" for specific whole, locally grown fruits and vegetables to treat diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. It creates a system where patients can fill these prescriptions through approved local food programs - like hospital-based food-as-medicine initiatives, food banks, or direct partnerships with state-grown produce farmers. Participation by providers, patients, or food programs is voluntary, and the bill explicitly states it won’t affect eligibility for SNAP or WIC benefits. The program relies on locally produced, unprocessed foods meeting health department standards, with rules to be developed by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates nutrition prescriptions for diet-sensitive conditions, expanding access to healthy food as medical treatment and strengthening healthcare services for chronic diseases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 3457: Creates provisions relating to medically complex pediatric patients

HB 3457 requires hospitals with emergency departments to implement a visible electronic alert for medically complex pediatric patients (under 18 with chronic conditions needing specialty care). The alert must provide quick access to a parent-submitted care plan (created with a healthcare provider) without delaying treatment, using existing electronic health record systems. Participation is voluntary with parental consent, and hospitals aren't required to buy new technology or create new positions. The bill explicitly prohibits creating a state registry or database and ensures all information complies with privacy laws like HIPAA.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to implement alerts for pediatric patients' care plans, improving access to critical information without treatment delays, directly enhancing patient care coordination.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1682: Modifies provisions relating to alternative therapies and treatments, including psilocybin

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows psilocybin therapy for mental health conditions (PTSD, depression) with $2M research funding and provider liability shield, expanding access to novel treatments.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly enables veterans with PTSD/depression to access psilocybin therapy under healthcare framework, allocates $2M for research, and shields providers - directly advancing veterans' mental healthcare options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3060: Allows the board of trustees of a hospital that operates a licensed ambulance service to establish an ambulance district by petition

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines ambulance district formation, improving emergency medical service access and efficiency within healthcare infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2824: Creates provisions relating to emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide emergency contraception access for sexual assault victims, improving patient care and expanding healthcare services under hospital protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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vetoed · Missouri · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2010: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $13.1M to mental health services, funding public programs under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $13.1M to mental health facilities, staffing, EHR systems, and training initiatives, directly funding mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 1602: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes University of Missouri to own/operate healthcare facilities, expanding access and strengthening public health infrastructure in 25 counties without restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Missouri · House Nov 25, 2025

HB 10: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $40M for mental health/health services funding, directly advancing essential public service budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $40M for mental health and health services funding, covering staff, equipment, and operations at key departments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2935: Creates provisions relating to staffing requirements for emergency departments in hospitals

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates continuous physician presence in ERs, improving emergency care access and patient safety standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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