Healthcare in Missouri | MyRepTracker

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1737: Creates provisions related to insurance coverage of annual kidney function screenings

SB 1737 requires Missouri health insurance plans to cover annual kidney function screenings for enrollees starting August 28, 2026. It directly affects residents with health insurance in Missouri who may be at risk for chronic kidney disease. The law mandates coverage for specific tests including glomerular filtration rate (GFR) testing, basic metabolic panels, and urine tests for albumin and creatinine levels. This policy change ensures these preventive screenings are included without cost-sharing for insured individuals.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Insurance

in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1695: Modifies provisions relating to the admissibility of evidence resulting from peer review committees for health care professionals

SB 1695 protects the confidentiality of peer review committee discussions and findings for health care professionals like doctors, nurses, and dentists by making them generally inadmissible as evidence in court cases about patient care. Exceptions include cases where a committee is involved in license revocation or when state licensing boards conduct investigations, as they can still subpoena relevant information. The bill also grants immunity from civil lawsuits to committee members and hospital officials for good-faith peer review activities. This change aims to encourage open peer reviews without legal exposure in most circumstances.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Hospitals

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3215: Creates provisions relating to access to fertility treatment

HB 3215, titled the "Missouri Family Building and Fertility Access Act," creates a state program to improve access to fertility treatment for individuals in rural or medically underserved areas. The program provides travel assistance, lodging stipends, and telehealth subsidies for those who cannot access certified fertility clinics, while also supporting telemedicine infrastructure in shortage areas. Health insurance companies must publish plain-language summaries of fertility coverage on their websites and submit annual reports on treatment usage, which the state will aggregate and publish to track access trends. The bill establishes a dedicated "Infertility Access Fund" to finance these efforts and requires biennial reports on barriers to care, including cost and geographic challenges.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1775: Establishes provisions relating to workplace violence in health care facilities and modifies provisions relating to assault in the fourth degree

SB 1775 creates new rules to prevent and address workplace violence against healthcare workers in hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities, staff, and individuals who commit violent acts in these settings. The bill modifies how assault charges apply when violence occurs in healthcare environments, potentially elevating penalties for such offenses. This is a substantive policy change focused on worker safety and legal accountability, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Violent Crime Hospitals Workplace Safety

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 23, 2026

HCR 42: Expresses support for TrumpRx and encourages actions to prevent discriminatory insurance practices

HCR 42 is a non-binding resolution expressing Missouri's support for TrumpRx, a proposed online platform connecting patients with lower-cost prescription drugs. It urges health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers to count payments made through TrumpRx (and similar direct-purchasing platforms) toward patients' deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. The resolution also asks Missouri's health department to assess the federal GENEROUS Model, which could help Medicaid programs access lower drug prices. This resolution does not change laws but recommends policy adjustments to ensure patients using direct-purchasing platforms receive full credit for their drug costs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medicaid Prescription Drugs

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 3170: Creates provisions relating to the powers of the curators of the University of Missouri in the health care industry

HB 3170 grants the University of Missouri's board of curators the authority to acquire, manage, lease, or operate hospitals and health care facilities across Missouri, directly affecting the university and health care providers in the specified 25-county region. The bill allows the university to engage in health care ownership or operations without facing antitrust lawsuits, as it explicitly immunizes the curators from federal and state antitrust laws for these activities. The state states this policy aims to expand health care access, enhance professional training, support research, and improve efficiency in medically underserved areas, arguing these benefits outweigh potential competition concerns. The law applies specifically to facilities within Adair, Audrain, Boone, and 21 other designated counties.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1651: Creates provisions relating to benefits of Soil and Water Conservation District employees

SB 1651 requires Soil and Water Conservation District employees in Missouri to receive the same healthcare benefits and rates as state employees covered under Chapter 103 of Missouri law. This bill directly affects employees working for local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, which manage land and water resources. The key provision mandates that these district employees' healthcare benefits align with state employee standards, overriding any conflicting existing rules or agreements. The bill aims to standardize benefits for these public service workers without altering other employment terms.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Public Employees

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 3460: Modifies provisions relating to examinations and medical care for victims of sexual assault

HB 3460 (the "Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act") requires hospitals and affiliated health care facilities to provide specific medical care to sexual assault victims. It mandates that facilities: (1) verbally inform victims about emergency contraception, (2) immediately provide the full regimen if requested, and (3) offer sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. The bill also establishes standards for forensic examinations, requiring trained providers or telehealth support for non-SANE staff, with limited waivers for technological barriers. This directly affects hospitals, health care facilities, and sexual assault victims across the state, standardizing emergency medical responses to sexual assault.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1719: Establishes provisions relating to health care workplace violence and advanced practice registered nurses

SB 1719 requires healthcare facilities (including hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health centers) to create workplace violence prevention committees and implement written plans to protect staff. These plans must include confidential reporting systems, anti-retaliation protections for employees who report violence, and annual training. The bill also expands prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), allowing them to prescribe controlled substances in Schedules III, IV, and V under specific conditions. It prohibits facilities from discouraging staff from reporting violence to law enforcement and protects those who report in good faith from retaliation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Mental Health Professional Licensing

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3468: Requires each circuit having a treatment court division to employ a treatment court administrator or coordinator if approved by the court and appropriations or other funds are available

HB 3468 requires Missouri circuit courts with treatment court divisions to appoint a treatment court commissioner (not administrator, as titled) if approved by the court and funds are available. The commissioner, appointed by a majority of circuit judges for four years, would handle treatment court cases with powers similar to an associate circuit judge but must have their rulings confirmed by a judge. This position would be funded through court appropriations or other sources, with reimbursement to the state if non-state funds cover compensation. The bill creates a staffing structure for treatment courts but does not mandate new programs or change existing treatment services.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Courts Judges

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