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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 910: Modifies the offense of abuse of elderly, disabled, or vulnerable persons

SB 910 requires long-term care facilities to maintain either $1 million in liability insurance or a segregated $1 million reserve account to cover resident abuse, neglect, or wrongful death claims. It mandates the state health department to post facility survey results, deficiencies, and a visible "abuse icon" for facilities with verified abuse findings (displayed for 36 months). The bill also requires investigations of resident harm complaints within 30 days and updates license revocation rules for facilities failing to meet safety standards or having felony convictions related to care. These provisions directly affect all Missouri-licensed long-term care facilities and their residents.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires long-term care facilities to maintain insurance/reserve for abuse claims, mandates transparency on facility safety, and enforces timely investigations - directly strengthens patient safety protocols in healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SB 1047: Enacts provisions relating to insurance coverage for cancer treatment

SB 1047 aims to establish new requirements for insurance coverage related to cancer treatment, directly affecting health insurance providers and patients seeking cancer care. The bill's official abstract indicates it will enact specific provisions governing coverage standards, though the context provided does not detail exact requirements (e.g., specific treatments, coverage limits, or timelines). As the bill is in early stages (prefiled, first reading), no concrete mechanisms or affected groups beyond insurers and cancer patients are described in the available information. Without additional details on the provisions, the summary cannot specify policy changes beyond the general intent stated in the title. For precise details, review the full bill text once introduced.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes new insurance coverage requirements for cancer treatment, expanding patient access to care and strengthening coverage standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SB 1036: Modifies the Missouri Works program

SB 1036 modifies Missouri's Missouri Works program, which provides tax incentives to businesses creating jobs. It redefines key terms like "average wage" (calculated using payroll and hours worked) and "county average wage" (using state data, with adjustments for relocating employees from higher-wage counties requiring community endorsements). The bill also specifies that "full-time employees" must work 35+ hours weekly and receive health insurance, and clarifies that "new capital investment" includes costs after program approval. These changes aim to standardize eligibility criteria and wage calculations for businesses seeking program benefits. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Government Efficiency Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax incentive program (Missouri Works) to encourage business job creation, advancing tax policy for economic development.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health insurance for full-time employees under Missouri Works program, expanding coverage requirements for business incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Insurance

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2512: Creates provisions relating to humane access to emergency psychiatric treatment

HB 2512 creates a new "predictable harm" standard for accessing emergency psychiatric treatment in Missouri, replacing the current "imminent danger" requirement. It allows family members or specific professionals (like social workers) to petition a court when someone with severe mental illness shows a pattern of homelessness and untreated symptoms that predict serious harm - such as repeated cycles of emergency care due to impaired judgment. If approved, the court orders a 96-hour psychiatric evaluation in a clinical setting (not jail), during which doctors may administer long-acting medication under strict clinical criteria. The bill directly affects individuals with severe mental illness who cannot recognize their need for care and aims to prevent crises before they escalate to homelessness or emergency detention.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses mental health access to prevent criminal justice involvement by reducing cycles of emergency care leading to arrests, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill replaces restrictive 'imminent danger' with 'predictable harm' standard to improve access to emergency psychiatric care, enabling earlier intervention for severe mental illness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2065: Repeals provisions relating to gender transition procedures

HB 2065 repeals Missouri's current laws specifically addressing gender transition procedures (sections 191.1720, 208.152, 217.230, and 221.120) and replaces them with general Medicaid coverage rules. The new provisions, codified as sections 208.152, 217.230, and 221.120, integrate gender transition procedures into standard Medicaid coverage criteria like medical necessity, without explicit reference to gender transition. This bill removes the prior specific legal framework for gender transition services and subjects them to the same general Medicaid process as other medical treatments. It does not explicitly exclude gender transition procedures from coverage but changes their legal basis to align with standard Medicaid rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals specific restrictions on gender transition procedures in Medicaid, integrating them into general medical necessity coverage rules, expanding access to healthcare services under standard Medicaid criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1247: Provides that certified registered nurse anesthetists may select, issue orders for, and administer certain controlled substances

SB 1247 would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to select, issue orders for, and administer certain controlled substances during patient care. This directly affects CRNAs and their patients by expanding their scope of practice to include these specific medication-related actions without requiring physician oversight. The bill authorizes CRNAs to handle controlled substances like opioids or sedatives within their clinical responsibilities, as specified in the bill's language. This represents a concrete policy change to their professional authority, aligning their practice with current clinical standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands CRNA scope to administer controlled substances without physician oversight, improving access to anesthesia services and supporting provider autonomy in healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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passed · Missouri · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 1977: Modifies provisions relating to civil detention procedures

HB 1977 modifies Missouri's civil detention procedures for mental health evaluations. It allows any adult (not requiring legal representation) to file a written application alleging a mental health crisis and imminent risk of serious harm, removing notarization requirements for most filings. The bill establishes a 96-hour maximum detention period for evaluation at a mental health facility, requiring factual basis in applications and permitting peace officers or medical professionals to initiate detention based on reasonable cause. This directly affects individuals potentially subject to involuntary mental health evaluation, as well as family members, neighbors, or medical staff who may file applications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines mental health crisis evaluations by removing filing barriers (notarization, legal representation) and setting timely detention limits, directly improving access to mental health services per healthcare indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 103: Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the advertising and promotion of marijuana sales

HJR 103 is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a regular bill) that would replace sections of Missouri's Constitution regarding medical marijuana. It aims to permit state-licensed physicians and nurse practitioners to recommend marijuana for medical use to patients with serious illnesses, while clarifying patients' rights to discuss treatment options with their healthcare providers. The amendment defines key terms like "administer" (including methods such as edibles, vaporization, or topical applications) and specifies that it does not change laws governing non-medical marijuana use or public consumption. The proposal explicitly states it is limited to protecting medical patients, caregivers, and providers from penalties, not altering existing rules for recreational use. (Note: The bill title mentions "advertising and promotion," but the actual text focuses solely on medical recommendations and definitions, not advertising rules.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits physicians to recommend medical marijuana for serious illnesses, expanding patient access to treatment options and protecting provider-patient discussions under healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2399: Creates a bill of rights for the unhoused

HB 2399 would establish specific rights for people experiencing homelessness in the state, directly affecting unhoused individuals. The bill guarantees six key rights: the freedom to move freely in public spaces (including parks and sidewalks), equal treatment by government agencies, access to emergency medical care, reasonable privacy for personal belongings, the right to vote and obtain identity documents, and protection against unauthorized disclosure of personal records. These provisions aim to ensure unhoused residents receive the same fundamental rights as other citizens without discrimination. Currently pending in the House (prefiled January 2026, read twice in January), the bill has not yet been voted on or passed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGuarantees access to emergency medical care, directly improving healthcare access for unhoused individuals per bill's rights provisions.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly guarantees rights for unhoused individuals, directly addressing homelessness and protecting vulnerable housing populations per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1274: Modifies provisions relating to notarization requirements for certain mental health detentions

SB 1274 removes the requirement for notarization of applications and supporting documents for emergency mental health detentions in Missouri. It allows any adult (not requiring legal representation) to file a sworn application alleging a mental health crisis and imminent risk of harm, based on personal observations. The bill simplifies the process by replacing notarization with sworn statements under penalty of perjury, while maintaining the 96-hour detention limit for evaluation. This directly affects individuals seeking emergency mental health evaluations, their family members filing petitions, and peace officers executing detentions. The change aims to streamline access to urgent mental health care without altering the underlying criteria for detention.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSimplifies mental health detention process, reducing barriers to evaluation and potentially diverting individuals from criminal justice system, supporting reform goals.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves notarization barrier for mental health detentions, allowing sworn statements to improve access to emergency care while maintaining 96-hour evaluation limit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Hospitals Mental Health

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