Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2371: Requires MO HealthNet and health benefit plans providing for maternity benefits to cover a home blood pressure monitoring device for pregnant and postpartum women

HB 2371 requires health insurance plans that cover maternity to include coverage for a home blood pressure monitoring device and related services (like training, data tracking, and provider review) for pregnant and postpartum women. This applies to plans issued, renewed, or continued in the state after January 1, 2027. The bill defines the device as a clinically validated mobile tool and specifies that "home blood pressure monitoring device services" include patient education, daily blood pressure tracking, and treatment adjustments based on data shared with providers. It directly affects pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in such health plans, ensuring they receive covered access to this monitoring tool and support. The law mandates this coverage as a specific benefit under maternity plans, effective in 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices during maternity care, expanding preventive health access and requiring plan inclusion for pregnant/postpartum women.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1785: Modifies provisions relating to an income tax credit for contributions to pregnancy resource centers

HB 1785 creates a state income tax credit for Missouri taxpayers who donate to qualifying pregnancy resource centers. It offers tax credits of 50% (2007-2020), 70% (2021-2026), and 100% (2027+) of donations, up to $50,000 annually per taxpayer. To qualify, centers must provide free, non-abortion services (no abortions performed/referred) and meet strict criteria like in-person support and IRS tax-exempt status. The bill sets annual spending limits on total credits ($2.5M until 2019, then $3.5M until 2021, with no cap after 2021) and requires state verification of center eligibility.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits reducing state revenue (50-100% of donations), directly weakening budget through tax expenditure rather than strengthening fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credits to fund pregnancy resource centers offering non-abortion health services, directly supporting access to reproductive health care through state incentives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2628: Modifies provisions relating to examinations and medical care for victims of sexual assault

HB 2628, the "Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act," requires hospitals and health care facilities to provide specific medical care to sexual assault victims. It mandates that facilities orally inform victims about emergency contraception, immediately provide it if requested, and offer sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. The bill also requires forensic examinations using telehealth support (via a statewide network) when needed, with limited waivers allowed for technological hardships or network outages. These provisions directly affect hospitals, health care facilities, and individuals who are sexual assault victims seeking emergency care.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates medical care for sexual assault victims, enhancing victim services and rights within criminal justice system90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide emergency contraception, STI screening/treatment, and telehealth forensic exams for sexual assault victims, directly enhancing patient access and rights in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Violent Crime Hospitals Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1951: Establishes the "Missouri Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act"

HB 1951, the "Missouri Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act," requires all Missouri hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities providing perinatal care (pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care) to implement evidence-based implicit bias training for staff. The training must cover identifying unconscious biases, understanding historical oppression of minority groups, cultural competency, health inequities, and reproductive justice, with initial training and biennial refreshers required. The bill also mandates the state health department to track and publish every three years data on severe maternal morbidity (like hemorrhage or preeclampsia) and pregnancy-related deaths, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and geographic region. This directly affects health care providers and facilities serving pregnant individuals across Missouri.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires implicit bias training to address health inequities in perinatal care, improving patient access and rights for minorities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2294: Creates the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act"

HB 2294, the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requires healthcare providers at abortion facilities to provide immediate medical care and hospital transfer to any infant born alive during or after an abortion or attempted abortion. The bill mandates providers to exercise the same professional care for such infants as they would for any newborn, and failure to report violations could result in criminal penalties (up to 5 years in prison or $10,000 fine). It also establishes civil liability for causing death or failing to follow care protocols, allowing victims’ families to pursue lawsuits for injuries or wrongful death. The law directly affects healthcare providers at abortion facilities, patients who undergo abortions, and families of infants born alive during abortion procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare providers to deliver immediate medical care and hospital transfer for born-alive infants, aligning with patient care standards in healthcare.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2236: Creates provisions relating to access to fertility treatment

HB 2236 establishes Missouri's "Infertility Access Program" through the Department of Health and Senior Services to improve fertility treatment access. The program provides travel assistance, lodging stipends, or telehealth subsidies for individuals in rural or medically underserved areas seeking care at certified fertility clinics. It also creates an "Infertility Access Fund" for program administration, requires health carriers to publish clear fertility coverage summaries, and mandates annual reports on treatment utilization, geographic barriers, and demographic data. The bill directly affects patients in underserved regions, certified fertility clinics, and health insurance providers offering fertility coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fertility access program with travel/lodging subsidies and mandates clear coverage summaries to improve access for underserved populations in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2489: Requires organizations that provide pregnancy-related services to provide medically accurate information regarding reproductive health options in order to receive state funding

HB 2489 requires state-funded organizations providing pregnancy-related services (like family planning, abortion care, prenatal care, or adoption counseling) to share medically accurate and unbiased information about all reproductive health options - including birth control, pregnancy, adoption, and postpartum care. To qualify for state funding, these organizations must provide information verified by medical research, recognized by major health bodies (such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or CDC), or aligned with national medical guidelines. The bill defines "medically accurate" through three specific criteria to ensure information is evidence-based and objective. This applies directly to clinics and providers seeking state financial support for pregnancy-related services. The bill is currently pending in committee (prefiled December 2025, read twice January 2026).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medically accurate reproductive health information for state-funded providers, ensuring comprehensive access to options including abortion and birth control per healthcare policy standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SB 929: Enacts provisions relating to insurance coverage of self-administered hormonal contraceptives

SB 929 requires health insurance plans to cover self-administered hormonal contraceptives (such as pills, patches, or rings) without cost-sharing, meaning no copays or deductibles. This directly affects individuals who use these contraceptives and their insurance providers. The key provision mandates that insurers include these specific methods in their coverage, aligning with broader contraceptive access standards. The bill focuses on eliminating financial barriers to commonly used, non-prescription-dependent birth control options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost coverage for hormonal contraceptives, removing financial barriers and expanding access to reproductive healthcare services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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