Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2961: Creates provisions relating to ibogaine treatment

This bill creates a grant program to fund FDA-approved clinical trials using ibogaine (a substance under review for treating opioid use disorder and mental health conditions). It requires state-based medical entities with specific research expertise, matching non-state funds, and partnerships with other states to apply for grants. The bill establishes two dedicated funds: one for grant disbursements and another to manage revenue from intellectual property rights generated by successful trials, with funds directed toward veterans and at-risk populations. It mandates quarterly reporting on trial progress and financials to the health department, while requiring physician supervision for ibogaine administration during trials.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated funds for grant disbursements and IP revenue management, directly allocating state budget resources to fund clinical trials.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds FDA-approved clinical trials for ibogaine treatment of opioid use disorder and mental health conditions, advancing healthcare research and access for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3098: Creates provisions relating to funding of behavioral health services

HB 3098 creates a funding mechanism for behavioral health crisis services by imposing two new fees on wireless service providers. It requires dealers selling prepaid wireless to charge $0.65 per transaction and CMRS providers to charge $0.65 monthly per postpaid line for customers with Missouri as their primary place of use. All collected funds will be deposited into the new "988 Crisis Continuum Fund" managed by the state treasurer. These funds must be used exclusively by the Department of Mental Health to operate crisis services (like 988 support) and open access behavioral health services for uninsured or underinsured residents. The bill directly affects wireless service providers and end users purchasing wireless plans, while expanding access to behavioral health crisis care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new fund via wireless fees for behavioral health crisis services, directly advancing mental health care funding as required by the bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2602: Exempts entities registered with the department of health and senior services that distribute hypodermic needles or syringes from the crime of unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia

HB 2602 proposes to exempt registered harm reduction programs from penalties for distributing needles/syringes under state drug laws. It creates a registration process through the Department of Health and Senior Services, requiring programs to partner with mental health/substance use treatment providers and avoid locations within 500 feet of schools (unless the school existed before the program opened). The bill directly affects registered syringe access programs, their staff, and volunteers who distribute or manufacture needles/syringes solely for these programs. This would make such activities legal under the law, removing criminal penalties for these specific actions. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, first reading).

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExempts harm reduction programs from drug paraphernalia penalties, reducing criminalization of substance use access - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts harm reduction programs from penalties, requires mental health partnerships, and enables public health access to syringe distribution to prevent disease transmission and connect users to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Mental Health Substance Abuse

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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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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 · 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 May 15, 2026

HB 2262: Creates provisions relating to perinatal care

HB 2262 requires healthcare providers who offer maternity care to screen all pregnant patients for mental disorders and mental illnesses using validated, evidence-based tools during the first prenatal visit and throughout all three trimesters. It directs the state health department to create and publish guidelines for treating these conditions during pregnancy, and mandates that providers either offer treatment or refer patients to care if issues are identified through screening. The bill directly affects pregnant women receiving prenatal care and their healthcare providers in Missouri. It focuses on early intervention for perinatal mental health needs while maintaining strict confidentiality protections under existing state and federal law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health screenings during pregnancy, mandates treatment referrals, and directs creation of state guidelines for perinatal mental health care, expanding patient access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1968: Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors

HB 1968 prohibits licensed mental health professionals in Missouri from providing conversion therapy to minors. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice intended to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to alter behaviors or reduce attraction. The bill amends professional licensing laws to include this prohibition as grounds for disciplinary action, such as license denial or revocation. This directly affects mental health practitioners who work with minors and changes regulatory standards for their practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans conversion therapy for minors, protecting patient rights and supporting ethical mental health services per bill's prohibition of harmful practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SB 1014: Modifies the "Jason Flatt/Avery Reine Cantor Act" and repeals and modifies provisions relating to mental health efforts in public schools

SB 1014 modifies the "Jason Flatt/Avery Reine Cantor Act" by repealing and changing existing provisions related to mental health support in public schools. The bill aims to adjust how schools implement mental health programs, though specific changes to the act's requirements are not detailed in the provided context. It affects public school districts and their mental health service delivery. The bill is currently in early committee review (S Education Committee) with no enacted provisions yet.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies mental health provisions in schools to adjust implementation, directly advancing mental health services per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2430: Establishes the "End Hospital Institutionalization Act"

HB 2430, the "End Hospital Institutionalization Act," requires hospitals to immediately notify courts or mental health authorities when medically stable patients - especially children or those with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or substance use disorders - are unnecessarily kept in hospitals ("boarded") without community care arrangements. It mandates juvenile courts to place affected children in appropriate settings within 24 hours of notification, and the mental health department to provide timely case management and treatment in the least restrictive environment for adults. The state must reimburse hospitals for boarding costs after intervention begins, covering either actual costs or MO HealthNet rates, whichever is higher. This bill directly affects hospitals, juvenile courts, and mental health departments by creating a structured process to end prolonged, unjustified hospital stays. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first reading).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely transitions from hospitals to community care for vulnerable patients, improving access and protecting rights under mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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