Healthcare

passed · Missouri · House May 5, 2026

HB 2408: Modifies provisions governing grants to deaf-blind individuals and families

HB 2408 replaces Missouri's existing grant program for deaf-blind individuals with a new system directing funds to three specific types of organizations. It provides grants to: (1) groups offering services for deaf-blind children and families (including family support advocates and parent education), (2) organizations helping deaf-blind adults achieve independence, and (3) entities training certified support service providers. All grants must be awarded via a competitive request-for-proposal process, with an annual funding cap of $300,000. The bill directly affects deaf-blind Missourians and the service organizations supporting them.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds specialized healthcare services for deaf-blind individuals through targeted grants, aligning with health care subject classification.90% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1466: Provides for the distribution of moneys related to gaming for a veterans memorial or museum in Perry County and of moneys related to medical cannabis for veteran services

SB 1466 - This act modifies provisions relating to funds for veteran services, including services funded from moneys from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund and fees deposited in the Missouri Veterans' Health and Care Fund. This act provides that funds totaling no more than $500,000 from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund shall be used for the restoration, renovation, and maintenance of a memorial or museum dedicated to Missouri and United States veterans in Perry County. Additionally, funds allocated in the Missouri Veterans' Health and Care Fund as administrative and processing fees for duties related to medical cannabis by the Department of Health and Senior Services may be appropriated for services, programs, or projects dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of veterans. This act is similar to HB 1828 (2026), HB 2244 (2026), SB 745 (2025), and HB 1482 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates medical cannabis funds specifically for veteran services, advancing healthcare access for veterans through targeted funding.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirectly allocates gaming and medical cannabis funds for veterans memorial/museum and veteran services, advancing funding for veterans' programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 1178: Enacts requirements for certain reporting regarding the federal 340B drug program

SB 1178 requires Missouri hospitals participating in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to submit annual financial reports by April 1st. These reports detail drug acquisition costs, payments received, savings from the program, and how savings are used for charity care or community benefits. Hospitals must also report patient demographics and financial assistance policies, with data categorized by payer type (e.g., Medicaid, uninsured). The state health department will publish aggregated reports by November 15th and impose $1,000 daily penalties for late submissions. This bill increases transparency around how 340B program savings support low-income patient care in Missouri.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to report 340B savings usage for charity care/community benefits, ensuring program funds directly support healthcare access and community health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 2370: Modifies provisions relating to insurance coverage of self-administered hormonal contraceptives

HB 2370 requires health insurance plans in the state to cover self-administered hormonal contraceptives (like birth control pills or patches) for up to 90 days (or 180 days for generic versions) starting January 1, 2026, and for up to one year starting January 1, 2027. The coverage must include both generic and brand-name options and cannot impose higher deductibles or co-payments than other standard health services. This bill specifically excludes emergency contraception and medications used to terminate pregnancy from its requirements. It directly affects health insurance plans and individuals using these contraceptive methods by expanding coverage duration and cost-sharing rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for hormonal contraceptives without higher deductibles/co-pays, expanding access and aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2391: Modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses

HB 2391 modifies Missouri law to expand prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APNs). It allows APNs with a board-certified controlled substance prescriptive authority to prescribe medications in Schedules III, IV, and V, and limited Schedule II (specifically hydrocodone for hospice patients). The bill requires APNs to either work under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician or qualify for an exemption from that requirement. It also prohibits APNs from prescribing controlled substances for themselves or family members and limits Schedule II/hydrocodone prescriptions to 120-hour supplies without refills. This directly affects APNs seeking greater prescribing independence within defined boundaries.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands APN prescribing authority for controlled substances, improving patient access to medications including hospice care while maintaining safety via collaborative agreements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1979: Modifies provisions relating to community paramedic services

HB 1979 defines "community paramedic services" as non-emergency care provided by certified paramedics outside 911 systems, following approved protocols. It establishes certification requirements: paramedics must hold current paramedic licenses, complete department-approved training programs, and submit applications. The bill also requires ambulance services providing these services outside their primary area to coordinate with local providers through written agreements and notify other services about community paramedic activities. This directly affects paramedics, ambulance services, and medical directors overseeing these non-emergency care programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes certification and coordination protocols for community paramedics, enhancing non-emergency healthcare service standards and professional oversight within healthcare framework.92% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 2088: Creates provisions relating to court-ordered involuntary outpatient treatment for persons with mental disorders

HB 2088 creates a court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment program for adults with severe mental disorders who cannot make informed decisions about treatment and meet specific criteria. The bill requires courts to order treatment if a person is 18+, suffers from a mental disorder, refuses voluntary care, and either poses a risk of serious harm (per §632.305) or has a documented history of non-compliance leading to detention or violent behavior within 36 months. Covered services include therapy, medication management, case coordination, crisis intervention, and assistance with housing or employment. The process streamlines court proceedings by requiring a hearing within two judicial days and eliminating notarization requirements for petitions. This law directly affects eligible adults in Missouri's judicial circuits who meet the defined criteria for court-ordered outpatient care.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides court-ordered mental health treatment to prevent serious harm, reducing potential criminal justice involvement and aligning with reform goals to address root causes of behavior.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mandatory outpatient mental health treatment program for eligible individuals, expanding access to mental health services per bill's explicit purpose and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2249: Establishes provisions relating to allergy prevention and responses in child care facilities

HB 2249 requires licensed child care facilities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and create allergy response policies by July 2028, specifically addressing severe food allergies. Facilities must train staff to recognize anaphylaxis symptoms, store devices properly, and follow clear emergency procedures (including notifying emergency services and obtaining parental consent when possible). The bill mandates facilities to adopt policies covering prevention strategies, staff roles, parent cooperation, and medical confidentiality, while providing legal immunity for good-faith use of epinephrine devices. This directly affects child care providers and their staff, aiming to improve emergency responses to life-threatening allergic reactions in children.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates epinephrine stock and allergy protocols in child care, enhancing emergency health response and protecting children's health services per HEALTH CARE subject.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1264: Removes the expiration date on certain provisions relating to gender transition

SB 1264 removes an expiration date from specific provisions related to gender transition services. This procedural bill extends the existing legal framework governing these provisions indefinitely, affecting transgender individuals and healthcare providers operating under those rules. The change ensures continuity without requiring future legislative action to maintain these provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves expiration on gender transition healthcare provisions, ensuring continued access and protection for transgender patients and providers under existing healthcare framework.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1942: Requires insurance coverage of skin cancer screenings

HB 1942 requires Missouri health insurance plans sold or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, to cover one annual whole-body skin exam for suspicious lesions without any cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles). This applies to all standard health benefit plans issued in Missouri, directly affecting insured Missourians seeking preventive skin cancer screenings. The bill mandates coverage using standard medical codes for the exam and prohibits insurers from charging patients for this specific service. It excludes supplemental policies like Medicare supplements and short-term plans from this requirement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost skin cancer screenings under insurance, expanding preventive care access and aligning with healthcare support indicators like improved patient access and coverage expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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