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passed · Missouri · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 984: Modifies provisions relating to pharmacy benefit managers

SB 984 regulates how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers audit Missouri pharmacies. It requires 14 days' notice before audits, limits audits to 25 randomly selected prescriptions per year, and mandates pharmacist consultation for clinical audits. The bill prohibits recouping payments for clerical errors (like typos) and bans PBM compensation based on recovered funds. Pharmacies must be given 30 days to address discrepancies, and audits cannot occur during high-volume month periods without consent. These changes directly affect pharmacies and PBMs operating in Missouri, aiming to standardize audit practices and prevent unfair financial penalties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects pharmacies from unfair PBM audits, prohibits recouping clerical errors, and ensures timely dispute resolution, strengthening provider access and patient care within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2483: Establishes the "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act"

HB 2483, titled "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act," proposes definitions for key terms related to abortion (such as "abortion," "medical emergency," and "gestational age") and states that "the state shall protect a person's right to terminate a pregnancy" under certain conditions. It defines abortion broadly as "the intentional termination of the pregnancy" and specifies that a "medical emergency" justifies abortion to prevent death or serious harm. The bill claims no criminal prosecution can occur for actions permitted under it, though it remains in early prefiled stages (prefiled December 2025, read first time January 2026). This bill does not yet create enforceable policy but outlines proposed definitions and protections for abortion access.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly prohibits criminal prosecution for abortion under medical emergencies, reducing criminalization in healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient rights to access abortion care, a healthcare service, under defined medical conditions per bill's stated purpose to safeguard termination rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2454: Establishes provisions relating to discriminatory employment practices and discriminatory housing practices based on a person's private medical history or medical choices

HB 2454 prohibits employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies in Missouri from discriminating against individuals based on their private medical history or medical choices. It specifically bans actions like refusal to hire, termination, demotion, or adverse employment decisions tied to such medical information, affecting employees and job applicants at businesses with six or more workers. The bill includes exceptions when medical history directly impacts job performance or for religious institutions regarding reproductive health services. It defines key terms like "adverse employment action" and requires medical inquiries to be job-related and necessary for business operations. The law applies to both employment and housing contexts as stated in its title, though the detailed provisions focus primarily on employment practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits employment/housing discrimination based on medical history, protecting patient rights and access to healthcare services without fear of retaliation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on medical history, directly protecting tenants and aligning with fair housing policies per bill title and subjects.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on private medical history/choices, protecting workers' rights and expanding anti-discrimination safeguards under Labor & Industrial Relations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1978: Removes the expiration date for the RX cares for Missouri program

HB 1978 removes the expiration date for Missouri's RX Cares program, making it permanent. The program, administered by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, focuses on promoting medication safety and preventing prescription drug abuse through funding for education and community programs. It allows the Board to allocate funds to private or public entities for these purposes, while prohibiting use of funds for state prescription drug monitoring systems. The bill eliminates the previous requirement that the program end on August 28, 2026, ensuring ongoing operation without sunset provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermanently funds RX Cares program for medication safety/abuse prevention under Health and Senior Services, directly advancing public health initiatives through sustained education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 2070: Modifies provisions relating to infectious disease exposure notification

HB 2070 requires health care facilities to notify health care workers or law enforcement officers within 48 hours if they are exposed to one of 19 specific infectious diseases (including HIV, hepatitis, COVID-19, measles, and tuberculosis) while performing job duties. First responders who transported patients may also request exposure information from health care facilities after transport. The bill applies to health care workers, law enforcement officers, and first responders (like firefighters and EMTs) directly affected by such exposures. It adds these notification requirements to existing laws without changing treatment protocols or testing procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare facilities to notify workers of infectious disease exposure, strengthening occupational safety protections for healthcare professionals.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires healthcare facilities to notify workers of infectious disease exposure within 48 hours, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for healthcare workers and first responders.85% confidence

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passed · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1667: Creates the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act"

HB 1667, the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requires healthcare providers at abortion facilities to provide immediate medical care to any child born alive during or after an abortion, treating them as they would any other newborn. Providers must use standard medical care to preserve the child's life and arrange hospital admission, with failure to report violations carrying criminal penalties (up to 5 years in prison or $10,000 fines). The bill also establishes civil liability for providers who fail to provide care, for actions causing death of a born-alive child, or for performing unlawful abortions, allowing lawsuits for injury or death with damages including loss of companionship. It explicitly states that consent to an abortion cannot be used as a defense in such cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standard medical care for born-alive abortion survivors, requiring healthcare providers to follow protocols and protect patient rights, directly advancing healthcare access for vulnerable newborns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SB 1114: Requires health benefit plans to cover prostheses for hair loss due to cancer treatment

SB 1114 would require health insurance plans to cover hair prostheses (like wigs or hair systems) for people experiencing hair loss as a side effect of cancer treatment. This directly affects cancer patients who currently may face significant out-of-pocket costs for these necessary items. The bill mandates that health benefit plans include coverage for these prostheses as part of standard benefits. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee after being prefaced and first read in early 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for cancer treatment hair prostheses, expanding patient access to necessary medical support without out-of-pocket costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1367: Creates provisions relating to hospitals with emergency departments

SB 1367 requires hospitals in Missouri with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically present and on duty at all times the emergency department is open. This rule directly affects all Missouri hospitals operating emergency services. The key provision mandates continuous on-site physician availability during operating hours, replacing previous requirements that may have allowed for remote supervision or off-site coverage. The bill aims to ensure immediate medical oversight for patients seeking emergency care. (Note: This summary is based solely on the bill text provided; no voting record or further context is available.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires on-site physicians in Missouri ERs for immediate medical oversight, improving emergency care access and safety per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2560: Modifies provisions relating to epinephrine delivery devices

HB 2560 allows students with asthma or anaphylaxis to self-administer prescribed epinephrine devices (like EpiPens) at school under specific safety conditions. Schools must verify physician approval, confirm the student can safely use the device, and require a written treatment plan signed by both the physician and parent. The bill also mandates schools keep emergency medication accessible and establishes protocols for school nurses to maintain and use epinephrine during acute reactions. Parental waivers acknowledging school liability protections (excluding negligence) are required for authorization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables student access to emergency epinephrine at school with safety protocols, improving acute care access and aligning with health services protection.90% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2368: Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health

HB 2368 prohibits AI developers and deployers in Missouri from advertising or representing artificial intelligence as a mental health professional or capable of providing therapy services. The bill directly affects companies or individuals creating or using AI systems in the state, requiring them to avoid misleading claims about AI's clinical capabilities. Violations would be enforced by the Missouri Attorney General under the state's consumer protection laws, with civil penalties of $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent violations. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first reading) and does not regulate AI use in mental health treatment itself, only advertising practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits AI developers from falsely claiming clinical mental health capabilities, protecting consumers and supporting proper mental health service standards by preventing misleading representations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits AI developers from falsely claiming clinical mental health capabilities, enforcing consumer protection laws to prevent deceptive marketing and protect users from misleading AI claims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Artificial Intelligence

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