Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 3528: Establishes the "Missouri Environmental Exposure Early Cancer Detection Act"

HB 3528 creates Missouri's "Environmental Exposure Early Cancer Detection Act," establishing a state-funded pilot program to screen at-risk populations for cancer using an advanced blood test (liquid biopsy) before symptoms appear. It directly affects individuals living, working, or attending school in areas with documented environmental carcinogen exposure (like near Coldwater Creek or Weldon Spring) and prioritizes first responders, especially firefighters. The program requires the Department of Health to partner with qualified health systems to offer free, voluntary screenings with geographic and economic access, funded through state appropriations and federal grants. The bill mandates annual public reports on participation, cancer detection rates, and equity outcomes, and creates an advisory council to oversee implementation and ensure equitable access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareState-funded pilot program for early cancer detection screening, expanding access to preventive health services for at-risk populations including first responders.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1759: To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee

SB 1759 - Mental Health & Health and Senior Services MENTAL HEALTH . Governor Senate GR $1,726,453,609 $1,763,799,966 FEDERAL 2,542,385,896 2,610,374,068 OTHER 137,122,502 137,122,502 . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $4,405,962,007 $4,511,296,536 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ _____________ TOTAL HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES . Governor Senate GR $ 613,253,470 $ 613,253,470 FEDERAL 1,529,544,817 1,524,288,100 OTHER 84,236,059 84,236,059 . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $2,227,034,346 $2,221,777,629 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ _____________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to Department of Mental Health and Health Services, directly funding public health programs and facilities as described in its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1671: Authorizes the city of Lexington to impose a sales tax for public safety

SB 1671 would allow qualifying Missouri cities, including Lexington, to impose up to a 0.5% sales tax for public safety purposes, subject to voter approval. The tax requires a citywide ballot measure where voters must approve the specific tax rate (e.g., "Shall the city of Lexington impose a citywide sales tax of ___% for public safety?"). All revenue must be deposited into a special trust fund and used exclusively for police, fire, and emergency medical services equipment, salaries, and facilities. The bill specifies detailed population and geographic criteria cities must meet to qualify for this tax authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a new 0.5% sales tax for public safety funding, directing revenue exclusively to police/fire/EMS services, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds police/fire/emergency services equipment, salaries, and facilities via sales tax, directly strengthening public safety infrastructure within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds emergency medical services equipment/salaries under public safety tax, directly supporting healthcare infrastructure within the bill's scope.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Policing Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3266: Creates a bill of rights for the unhoused

HB 3266 establishes a formal bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness in the state. It guarantees specific protections, including the right to move freely in public spaces, receive equal treatment from government agencies, access emergency medical care, maintain reasonable privacy for personal belongings, vote with necessary documentation, and keep personal records confidential. The law explicitly prohibits denying these rights solely due to homelessness, ensuring existing legal protections apply equally to all residents regardless of housing status.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeGuarantees rights to unhoused (e.g., freedom of movement, equal treatment), reducing criminalization of homelessness and protecting civil rights per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGuarantees access to emergency medical care, improving patient access to healthcare services for unhoused individuals.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill guarantees rights for unhoused individuals including access to services, privacy, and protection from discrimination due to homelessness, directly addressing housing vulnerability and strengthening protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1621: Establishes provisions relating to civil actions involving medical monitoring

This bill prohibits standalone lawsuits seeking compensation for future medical monitoring (like regular check-ups or tests) in Missouri. It requires plaintiffs to prove that any requested monitoring is directly tied to a currently diagnosed physical injury or disease caused by the defendant's actions, and that the monitoring differs from standard care. The bill also clarifies that merely having a toxic substance in the bloodstream does not qualify as a diagnosable condition requiring compensation. This affects individuals filing civil lawsuits involving potential health monitoring costs.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts lawsuits for future medical monitoring, requiring proof of current injury. Limits patient access to compensation for preventive care, opposing expanded healthcare access.90% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3361: Modifies provisions relating to substance abuse prevention and treatment

HB 3361 creates a new task force on substance abuse prevention and treatment, composed of 17 members including legislators, appointed experts, and individuals with lived experience. The task force will study substance abuse trends, develop age-appropriate school education programs on fentanyl, and create standards for sober-living facilities. It also establishes a volunteer oversight board to inspect state-funded treatment centers, review operations, and monitor how opioid settlement funds are spent. Both the task force and board must report annually to the legislature and governor, with the board providing public reports on facility compliance and funding transparency. This bill directly affects state-funded substance abuse treatment facilities and the state's approach to prevention and treatment programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates task force and oversight board to strengthen substance abuse prevention/treatment services, directly advancing healthcare and mental health initiatives per bill subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3168: Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of doula services

HB 3168 requires Missouri health insurance plans to cover doula services starting January 1, 2027. It mandates coverage for pregnant women enrolled in MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program), including up to 16 support sessions (6 base sessions plus 10 additional if needed) during pregnancy and the first year postpartum. The bill defines "doula services" as nonmedical birth support, including prenatal education, labor assistance, and postpartum care, and requires the Department of Health to establish registration criteria for doulas to qualify for reimbursement. It exempts supplemental policies like accident-only or Medicare supplement plans from this requirement. The bill is currently in committee after its first reading in February 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for doula services, expanding access to maternal care under Medicaid and nonmedical birth support, directly advancing healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3357: Prohibits the sale of intravenous solution containers and intravenous tubing products intentionally made with DEHP

HB 3357 prohibits the sale of intravenous (IV) solution containers and IV tubing products that intentionally contain DEHP, a chemical additive. It directly affects medical device manufacturers and distributors in Missouri, banning sales of DEHP-containing IV containers starting January 1, 2030, and IV tubing starting January 1, 2035. The bill also bans replacing DEHP with other similar chemicals (orthophthalates) and limits unintentional DEHP to 0.1% weight per weight. Exemptions include blood collection bags and certain apheresis kits. The law aims to reduce exposure to DEHP in medical settings where it is used in IV products for patient care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans DEHP in IV products to protect patient safety, directly advancing public health and medical device safety standards in healthcare.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3475: Authorizes Vernon County to collect a 1% sales tax for hospital services upon a favorable vote by the people

HB 3475 would allow Vernon County to seek voter approval for a 1% sales tax on retail purchases within the county, specifically to fund hospital operations. The tax requires a majority vote in a county election and must be listed separately on receipts. If approved, the revenue would go exclusively to hospital services, deposited into a dedicated trust fund managed by the state. The bill does not impose the tax automatically - it only enables the process for Vernon County residents to decide through a vote.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county sales tax to fund hospital services, aligning with funding essential public programs under taxation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes county-specific sales tax to fund hospital operations, directly increasing healthcare funding for public hospitals through dedicated revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Hospitals

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1687: Modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet third party liability

SB 1687 modifies Missouri's MO HealthNet program to clarify how the state recovers payments from third parties (like insurance companies or liable entities) when they are responsible for medical costs. It establishes MO HealthNet as the "payer of last resort," requiring third parties to reimburse the state for covered services paid by MO HealthNet, with claims due within three years of service. The bill specifies that insurers must process valid subrogation claims without denying them for late submission, missing documentation, or prior authorization issues (except for Medicare plans), and limits reimbursement to amounts the insurer would have paid if billed properly. This directly affects MO HealthNet participants, healthcare providers, and third-party insurers by streamlining recovery processes and setting clear timelines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies third-party reimbursement to protect MO HealthNet funding, ensuring state resources aren't depleted by liable entities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare Prescription Drugs

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