Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · House Jan 8, 2026

HB 2750: Modifies provisions relating to testing performed by the department of health and senior services laboratories

HB 2750 modifies Missouri's laws governing newborn screening and laboratory testing by the Department of Health and Senior Services. It requires all testing results and personal information to remain confidential, with release only permitted after parents or guardians provide informed consent about the scope, risks, and recipients of the information. The bill mandates that newborn screening results be destroyed one year after finalization (except when shared with a child's healthcare provider) and specifies biological specimens must be retained for one year before destruction, unless parents direct otherwise (e.g., to return, destroy, or store the specimen without allowing anonymous study). The law maintains the requirement for newborn screening for specific metabolic and genetic diseases, performed by the Department, with parental consent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates confidentiality, parental consent for data sharing, and data destruction - protecting patient privacy rights in newborn screening, a core healthcare service.90% confidence

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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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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2979: Creates provisions relating to covenants not to compete involving physicians

HB 2979, the "Missouri Rural Doctors Act," restricts non-compete agreements between physicians and nonprofit healthcare employers. It limits such agreements to no more than 365 days and a 5-mile geographic radius around the physician's specific clinical facility, applying only to physicians providing direct patient care. The law does not apply to agreements with research university hospitals. This directly affects rural doctors and nonprofit clinics by preventing overly broad restrictions that could limit patient access to care. The bill aims to support physician mobility in underserved areas without banning non-competes entirely.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts physician non-compete agreements to 365 days/5-mile radius, improving rural healthcare access by preventing overly broad restrictions on direct patient care providers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestricts non-compete agreements for physicians, limiting duration and geographic scope to protect employment mobility and prevent overly broad restrictions on workers.90% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3098: Creates provisions relating to funding of behavioral health services

HB 3098 creates a funding mechanism for behavioral health crisis services by imposing two new fees on wireless service providers. It requires dealers selling prepaid wireless to charge $0.65 per transaction and CMRS providers to charge $0.65 monthly per postpaid line for customers with Missouri as their primary place of use. All collected funds will be deposited into the new "988 Crisis Continuum Fund" managed by the state treasurer. These funds must be used exclusively by the Department of Mental Health to operate crisis services (like 988 support) and open access behavioral health services for uninsured or underinsured residents. The bill directly affects wireless service providers and end users purchasing wireless plans, while expanding access to behavioral health crisis care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new fund via wireless fees for behavioral health crisis services, directly advancing mental health care funding as required by the bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3152: Enacts provisions relating to payment for health care services

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents billing errors at off-campus clinics, ensuring accurate insurance claims and protecting patients from incorrect charges.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3096: Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation for certain first responders, establishing a rebuttable presumption for cancer and other certain occupational diseases contracted by firefighters and fire investigators

HB 3096 establishes a rebuttable presumption that certain cancers and occupational diseases (including heart, respiratory, and specific cancers like lung or prostate cancer) contracted by firefighters and fire investigators are work-related, shifting the burden of proof to employers to disprove the connection. It also adds PTSD as a compensable occupational disease for first responders when diagnosed after experiencing specific qualifying traumatic events, such as witnessing severe injuries or deaths. The bill updates Missouri's workers' compensation framework to cover these conditions without requiring proof of direct causation, provided clear evidence links the condition to job-related exposures or events. This directly affects paid firefighters and fire investigators certified under state law who develop covered illnesses during their duties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly adds PTSD (mental health condition) as compensable under workers' compensation, ensuring insurance coverage for work-related mental health issues for first responders.90% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2783: Modifies provisions for providing copies of medical records

HB 2783 requires healthcare providers to give patients or their authorized representatives copies of medical records within a reasonable time after a written request, with specific fee limits. Providers may charge up to $24.85 for search/retrieval plus $0.57 per page (or $108.88 for electronic delivery if conditions are met), and fees adjust annually based on medical inflation. The bill exempts fees for records needed for federal benefits (e.g., Social Security, VA claims) and outlines procedures for accessing records of deceased patients. It applies directly to patients seeking their health records and healthcare providers handling such requests.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires timely medical record access with capped fees ($24.85 search + $0.57/page), exempts federal benefit records, directly improving patient access and protecting rights per healthcare topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts fees for medical records needed for VA claims, directly facilitating veterans' access to benefits without financial barriers.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3117: Enacts provisions relating to insurance coverage for prescription insulin drugs

HB 3117 requires health insurance plans in the state to cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription insulin at $30 per 30-day supply for people with diabetes. It mandates that plans reduce the drug price by 100% of all rebates received (before applying cost-sharing), ensuring the $30 limit reflects the lowest possible price. The bill protects rebate information as trade secrets, preventing health plans from disclosing rebate details to the public or third parties. This law applies to all health benefit plans issued, renewed, or continued on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps insulin out-of-pocket costs at $30/30-day supply, improving patient access and reducing financial burden for diabetics while mandating use of rebates to lower prices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2832: Establishes the "Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman"

HB 2832 creates a new "Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman" to independently monitor prison conditions and investigate inmate concerns. The office will track issues like sanitation, abuse, medical care access, and facility safety through annual facility inspections, data collection on incidents (e.g., suicides, assaults), and complaint investigations. It directly affects inmates by providing oversight of their living conditions and rights, and family members by improving access to visitation and communication. The ombudsman will issue public reports and recommendations to the corrections oversight committee, which includes formerly incarcerated individuals and family members. This bill establishes a concrete mechanism for accountability without altering prison funding or sentencing policies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates independent oversight for prison conditions, enhancing accountability and inmate rights - directly advancing criminal justice reform through monitoring sanitation, abuse, and medical care access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly monitors medical care access in prisons, ensuring healthcare rights for inmates through oversight of medical services and conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1149: Establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact

SB 1149 establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact, creating a multi-state agreement to allow athletic trainers licensed in one participating state to practice in other compact states without needing separate licenses. This bill directly affects licensed athletic trainers seeking to work across state lines and the states that adopt the compact. The key mechanism is mutual recognition of licenses among participating states, streamlining professional mobility. The bill is currently pending referral to the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee after initial readings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables athletic trainers (healthcare professionals) to practice across states, improving access to specialized care without licensing barriers, aligning with healthcare access indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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