Missouri Foundation for Health 2018 Health-Related Legislation Under Consideration by the Missouri General Assembly Updated 5/23/2018 1:44 PM
The 99th Missouri General Assembly convenes its second regular session on January 3, 2018. More than 100 bills under consideration may affect the health of Missourians. To help our partners navigate the state policymaking process, Missouri Foundation for Health tracks health-related bills and provides updates through the end of the legislative session in May.
An overview of the Missouri legislative process is available in this chart. Each step in the process has a number:
1 – Prefiled/Filed 6 – Perfected First Chamber 11 – Committee Two Released * 16 – Governor’s Action 2 – Assigned to Committee One 7 – Third Read First Chamber 12 – Perfected Second Chamber 17 – Chamber One Veto Override (if needed) 3 – Committee One Public Hearing 8 – Assigned to Committee Two 13 – Third Read Second Chamber 18 – Chamber Two Veto Override (if needed) 4 – Committee One Voted 9 – Committee Two Public Hearing 14 – Conference Committee (if needed) 5 – Committee One Released * 10 – Committee Two Voted 15 – Truly Agreed and Finally Passed (TAFP)
*If in the House, the bill may be sent to a second committee for another hearing and vote before heading to the floor for debate. Additionally, each bill is categorized by health-related topic(s), including: private insurance; safety net (TANF, SNAP, Medicaid/MO HealthNet, EITC, etc.); Behavioral Health (substance use and mental health); children & infants; corrections; health care workforce; health care facilities; prescription drugs; sexual and reproductive health; oral health; prevention & awareness (public health, infrastructure, and healthy and active living); budget & tax; and other (includes legal).
Step Topic(s) Link to Bill Link to Sponsor(s) Link to Current Committee Summary Overview of Activity
Changes the laws regarding the low-income housing tax credit so 2 Budget & Tax HB 1237 Rep. Dan Stacy (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee that the program is capped at $50 million per year.
Changes the laws regarding tax credits by placing a sunset clause 2 Budget & Tax HB 1238 Rep. Dan Stacy (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee on every credit
Authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 HB 1240 Rep. Dan Stacy (R) establish a program to provide long-acting reversible 5/7/18 - Referred to Committee Health Policy contraceptives to low-income women
Changes the laws regarding the management of certain state 2 Budget & Tax HB 1241 Rep. Deb Lavender (D) House Committee on Budget revenues by sweeping certain funds and lowering the senior 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee property tax credit maximum
Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop human 16 Children & Infants HB 1246 Rep. Patricia Pike (R) 3/5/18 - Delivered to the Secretary of State trafficking hotline posters
Prevention & Designates the month of November as "Diabetes Awareness 11 HB 1247 Rep. Patricia Pike (R) 5/8/18 - Placed on Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection Awareness Month" in Missouri.
Prevention & 15 HB 1252 Rep. Dean Plocher (R) Changes the law regarding low-dose mammography screening 5/9/18 - TAFP Awareness
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Establishes the Joint Committee on Substance Abuse Prevention 5 Behavioral Health HB 1253 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 2/14/18 - Referred to Rules and Treatment
Changes the laws regarding the offense of trafficking drugs by 5 Behavioral Health HB 1254 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 4/25/18 - Reported Do Pass adding fentanyl to the offense
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Requires health carriers to establish and participate in a health care 2 Private Insurance HB 1258 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) 5/7/18 - Referred to Committee Policy service incentive program
Prevention & Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from using any tanning 5 HB 1260 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar Awareness device of any tanning facility in this state
Prevention & House Committee on Rules - Administrative Proposes mandatory placement of first aid trauma kits in public 5 HB 1263 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) 2/14/18 - Referred to Rules Awareness Oversight buildings
Sexual & Reproductive Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 10 HB 1266 Rep. Donna Lichtenegger (R) Establishes the "Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" 4/25/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Health Children
Allows the Missouri Dental Board to issue dental faculty permits to 15 Oral Health HB 1268 Rep. Donna Lichtenegger (R) individuals who are employed by accredited dental schools, 5/1/18 - TAFP colleges, or programs in Missouri
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Modifies provisions relating to eligibility requirements for the 2 Prescription Drugs HB 1276 Rep. Kip Kendrick (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy Missouri Rx Plan
Prevention & Authorizes a tax credit for the establishment of a grocery store in a 5 HB 1278 Rep. Doug Beck (D) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 5/1/18 - Referred to Rules Awareness food desert
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Extends the sunset for the Champion for Children Tax Credit and 15 Budget & Tax HB 1288 Rep. Kevin Engler (R) modifies provisions of a tax credit for donations to maternity 5/17/18 - TAFP homes
Prevention & Modifies provisions relating to the use of moneys in the Alcohol 5 HB 1299 Rep. Kathie Conway (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 4/11/18 - Referred to Rules Awareness and Tobacco Control Fund
Prohibits the use of hand-held electronic wireless communications devices while driving non-commercial and commercial motor Prevention & House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public 2 HB 1302 Rep. Galen Higdon (R) vehicles; but allows the use of such devices when used hands-free 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Safety by operators of non-commercial motor vehicles who are fully licensed and eighteen years of age or older.
Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Behavioral Health HB 1310 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) promulgate regulations consistent with CDC guidelines for 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy prescribing opioids for chronic pain
Modifies provisions relating to the "Hand-up Program" to assist 5 Children & Infants HB 1311 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 4/9/18 - Reported Do Pass individuals who receive child care subsidy benefits
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 1312 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) House Committee on Children and Families Changes the laws regarding the dispensing of contraceptives 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Prevention & House Committee on Elementary and Secretary 3 HB 1315 Rep. Donna Baringer (D) Allows students to apply sunscreen at school 4/3/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Awareness Education
2 Behavioral Health HB 1318 Rep. Steven Roberts (D) House Committee on Judiciary Establishes the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Pilot Program 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee
Establishes the Death with Dignity Act to allow patients with House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Other HB 1319 Rep. Steven Roberts (D) terminal illnesses to end their life in a humane and dignified 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy manner
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House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 1320 Rep. Steven Roberts (D) Changes the laws regarding eligibility for MO HealthNet benefits 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 1333 Rep. Randy Pietzman (R) House Committee on Children and Families Prohibits abortions except in the case of a medical emergency 2/21/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Specifies that if federal funds are not appropriated for the 2 Children & Infants HB 1334 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) House Committee on Insurance Policy Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the General Assembly 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee shall fund the program
Sexual & Reproductive Establishes the Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies 2 HB 1338 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Committee on Children and Families 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health (CARE) Act
Health Care 15 HB 1350 Rep. Cody Smith (R) Modifies provisions relating to criminal history records 5/18/18 - TAFP Workforce
House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 Budget & Tax HB 1357 Rep. Mike Kelley (R) Authorizes an earned income tax credit in Missouri 2/19/18 - Voted Do Pass Oversight
Modifies provisions relating to complaints filed with the Missouri 5 Other HB 1360 Rep. Tom Hannegan (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Commission on Human Rights regarding discrimination based upon 5/18/18 - Referred to Rules a person's sexual orientation or gender identity
Establishes "Simon's Law," which changes the laws regarding life- 5 Health Care Facilities HB 1361 Rep. Bill Kidd (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight sustaining or nonbeneficial treatment policies of health care 3/15/18 - Referred to Rules facilities
2 Budget & Tax HB 1362 Rep. Bill Kidd (R) House Committee on Ways and Means Authorizes a tax credit for senior citizen property owners 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee
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Requires teachers and principals to complete two hours of suicide 5 Behavioral Health HB 1363 Rep. Bill Kidd (R) 5/3/18 - Placed Back on Perfection Calendar prevention education each school year
Revises the definition of "service dog" to include animals that 10 Behavioral Health HB 1369 Rep. Chrissy Sommer (R) Senate Committee on General Laws provide support or therapeutic functions for individuals with 4/25/18 - Voted Do Pass psychiatric or mental disabilities
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 1372 Rep. Mike Moon (R) House Committee on Children and Families Modifies provisions relating to unborn children 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Prevention & Designates June 27 of each year as "Post Traumatic Stress Injury 10 HB 1375 Rep. Becky Ruth (R) Senate Committee on General Laws 3/28/18- Voted Do Pass Awareness Day" in Missouri.
Sexual & Reproductive Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Changes the laws regarding consent for a minor to obtain an 10 HB 1383 Rep. Rocky Miller (R) 4/5/18 - Voted Do Pass Health Children abortion
Prevention & Excludes autocycle operators from protective headgear 11 HB 1389 Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick (R) 5/8/18 - Placed on Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection Awareness requirements
Extends the expiration date on various federal reimbursement 5 Budget & Tax HB 1410 Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 3/29/18 - Reported Do Pass allowances for two years
Behavioral Requires certain health care professionals to complete two hours 10 Health/Health Care HB 1419 Rep. Marsh Haefner (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration 5/14/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass of suicide prevention training as a condition of licensure Workforce
6 Budget & Tax HB 1429 Rep. Dave Muntzel (R) Authorizes a tax credit for donations to a homeless shelter 3/27/18 - Dropped from Calendar - Pursuant to House Rules
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Requires child care facilities to report liability insurance coverage 2 Health Care Facilities HB 1430 Rep. Jerome Barnes (D) House Committee on Children and Families 2/21/18 - Referred to Committee to the Department of Health and Senior Services.
House Special Committee to Improve the Care and Permits the use of hemp oil for the treatment of certain 3 Other HB 1440 Rep. Jean Evans (R) 4/9/18 - Action Postponed Well-being of Young People impairments
House Special Committee to Improve the Care and Permits the use of hemp oil for the treatment of certain 3 Other HB 1441 Rep. Donna Baringer (D) 4/9/18 - Action Postponed Well-being of Young People impairments
Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit 11 Safety Net HB 1443 Rep. J. Eggleston (R) cards from being used at ATMs or to access cash, and limits the 5/3/18 - Placed on Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection items that may be purchased with TANF benefits
House Committee on Elementary and Secretary 2 Children & Infants HB 1449 Rep. Karla May (D) Establishes the Family Education Leave Act 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Education
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Prohibits the use of electroconvulsive therapy on children under 16 2 Behavioral Health HB 1451 Rep. Karla May (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy years of age
Prevention & Changes the laws regarding 911 emergency communication 15 HB 1456 Rep. Jeanie Lauer (R) 5/18/18 - TAFP Awareness services
House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Behavioral Health HB 1467 Rep. Martha Stevens (D) Establishes a needle and syringe exchange pilot program 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
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Extends benefits for pregnant women under the MO HealthNet House Committee on Health and Mental Health 3 Safety Net HB 1468 Rep. Martha Stevens (D) program and Show Me Healthy Babies program to one year after 2/22/18 - Replaced with Substitute Bill - HB 2280 Policy giving birth
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Requires pharmacies to post information regarding the safe 2 Prescription Drugs HB 1472 Rep. Gina Mitten (D) 1/4/18 - Referred to Committee Policy disposal of unused pharmaceuticals
Requires certain individuals with prescriptive authority to complete House Committee on Rules - Administrative 2 Prescription Drugs HB 1473 Rep. Gina Mitten (D) four hours of continuing professional education in approved classes 5/18/18 - Referred to Rules Oversight that provide training in prescribing controlled substances
Requires all inmates receiving an on-site non-emergency medical 5 Corrections HB 1476 Rep. Rick Brattin (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight examination or treatment from correctional center personnel to be 2/1/18 - Referred to Rules charged fifty cents per visit
Prevention & Exempts certain structures used for agricultural purposes from 2 HB 1480 Rep. Warren Love (R) House Committee on Agriculture Policy 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness county health ordinances
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Modifies provisions relating to work requirements for the 10 Safety Net HB 1486 Rep. Hannah Kelly (R) 4/25/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children supplemental nutrition assistance program
Prohibits the use of hand-held electronic wireless communications devices while driving non-commercial and commercial motor Prevention & 2 HB 1489 Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) House Committee on Transportation vehicles; but allows the use of such devices when used hands-free 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness by operators of non-commercial motor vehicles who are fully licensed and eighteen years of age or older.
Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 HB 1498 Rep. Shamed Dogan (R) Modifies provisions relating to dispensing contraceptives 1/24/18 - Referred to Committee Health Policy
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Allows a health care provider to transfer a long-acting reversible Sexual & Reproductive Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 10 HB 1499 Rep. Shamed Dogan (R) contraceptive to a patient other than the patient to whom it was 5/2/18 - Voted Do Pass Health Children initially prescribed in certain circumstances
Health Care House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 HB 1502 Rep. Hannah Kelly (R) Changes provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses 4/5/18 - Referred to Rules Workforce Oversight
Changes the laws regarding low-income housing tax credit to give 2 Budget & Tax HB 1505 Rep. Charlie Davis (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee priority to veterans
Establishes a limit on residential property assessment increases for the elderly and disabled who own and live in their principal 3 Other HB 1513 Rep. Kevin Corlew (R) House Committee on Local Government 5/9/18 - Public Hearing Conducted residence proportional to the increase of their Social Security benefit
Specifies that licensed chiropractic physicians may treat and be Health Care 15 HB 1516 Rep. John Wiemann (R) reimbursed for conditions currently reimbursed under MO 5/11/18 - TAFP Workforce HealthNet
Health Care 2 HB 1518 Rep. J. Eggleston (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy Changes the laws regarding rates charged by health care providers 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Workforce
Prevention & Allows law enforcement officers to enforce the seat belt law as a 2 HB 1519 Rep. Bill Reiboldt (R) House Committee on Transportation 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness stand-alone offense
House Committee on Rules - Administrative Allows pharmaceutical companies to communicate off-label 5 Prescription Drugs HB 1524 Rep. Jim Neely (R) 4/26/18 - Reported Do Pass Oversight treatment uses to health care professionals
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House Committee on Health and Mental Health Establishes the Mo HealthNet Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities 2 Safety Net HB 1527 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy Program
Prescription Drugs/ 2 HB 1540 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy Changes the law regarding insurance claims filed at pharmacy. 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Private Insurance
Prescription Drugs/ 8 HB 1542 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking Prohibits certain actions by pharmacy benefits managers 4/30/18 - Referred to Committee Private Insurance
Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Health and Mental Health Modifies provisions relating to human sexuality and sexually 2 HB 1551 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health Policy transmitted disease education
Allows persons with certain serious medical conditions to use 8 Other HB 1554 Rep. Jim Neely (R) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions 5/9/18 - Hearing Cancelled medical cannabis
Establishes a pilot program to transfer the authority to inspect 2 Health Care Facilities HB 1555 Rep. Jim Neely (R) House Committee on Government Efficiency nursing homes from the Department of Health and Senior Services 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee to local health departments
Allows any local governing agency to establish a work for 5 Corrections HB 1556 Rep. Jim Neely (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight restitution program and requires certain nonviolent offenders to 4/26/18 - Referred to Rules participate in and complete the program
Prevention & House Committee on Health and Mental Health 3 HB 1560 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) Prohibits discrimination against children who are not immunized 5/9/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Awareness Policy
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Health Care Modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses 10 HB 1574 Rep. Lyle Rowland (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration 5/14/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Workforce in collaborative practice arrangements
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Establishes a pilot program to allow MO HealthNet participants to 2 Safety Net HB 1588 Rep. Steve Helms (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy receive services through direct primary care arrangements
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Specifies that birthing centers shall not be required to employ a 2 Health Care Facilities HB 1589 Rep. Steve Helms (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy physician with hospital admitting privileges
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Provides for the expansion of MO HealthNet services beginning 2 Safety Net HB 1602 Rep. Peter Merideth (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy January 1, 2019
Establishes the Missouri Care Plan within the MO HealthNet House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 1603 Rep. Peter Merideth (D) program to allow individuals who are not otherwise eligible for 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy Medicaid to purchase coverage through the plan
Health Care Authorizes a tax credit for health care professionals serving in rural 2 HB 1604 Rep. Peter Merideth (D) House Committee on Economic Development 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Workforce areas
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Provides substance abuse treatment to postpartum women for one 3 Safety Net HB 1616 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) 2/22/16 - Bill Replaced with Substitute Bill - HB 2280 Policy year after birth under the Show-Me Healthy Babies program
Safety Net/ 15 Prevention & HB 1617 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) Modifies provisions relating to telehealth 5/17/18 - TAFP Awareness
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Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Establishes a controlled substance take back program to allow 10 Behavioral Health HB 1618 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) 4/5/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children certain health care entities to accept unused drugs for safe disposal
2 Behavioral Health HB 1619 Rep. Holly Rehder (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy Establishes the Narcotics Control Act 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee
Exempts health care entities registered with the Department of Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 10 Behavioral Health HB 1620 Rep. Holly Rehder (R) Health and Senior Services that distribute hypodermic needles or 5/2/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children syringes from the crime of unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia
Prevention & Establishes the Missouri Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 15 HB 1625 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) 5/18/18 - TAFP Awareness to provide low-income seniors with fresh, Missouri-grown produce
Establishes the Tricia Leann Tharp Act, which requires certain 5 Behavioral Health HB 1626 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) pharmacists to receive two hours of continuing education on 5/3/18 - Placed Back on Perfection Calendar suicide prevention
Establishes protections for pregnant offenders and offenders who House Committee on Corrections and Public 4 Corrections HB 1627 Rep. Jean Evans (R) are in postpartum recovery while in custody at a correctional 4/26/18 - Motion to Do Pass Failed Institutions center or county or city jail
House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Prohibits the prosecution of minor children for prostitution and 2 Children & Infants HB 1628 Rep. Jean Evans (R) 1/24/18 - Referred to Committee Safety requires patrons of child prostitutes to register as sex offenders
11 Children & Infants HB 1630 Rep. Jean Evans (R) Changes the laws regarding marriage licenses 4/23/18 - Placed on Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection
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Behavioral Adds medication assisted treatment for substance abuse disorders 2 Health/Private HB 1636 Rep. Lauren Arthur (D) House Committee on Insurance Policy 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee as a covered benefit in health insurance. Insurance
Prohibits anyone from using a hand-held electronic wireless Prevention & House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public communication device while driving a non-commercial motor 2 HB 1640 Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Safety vehicle unless the device is equipped for hands-free operation and is being used in that manner
Health Care House Committee on Professional Registration and Modifies provisions relating to physician referrals to physical 3 HB 1652 Rep. Robert Cornejo (R) 3/14/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Workforce Licensing therapists
Private 5 HB 1658 Rep. Chuck Basye (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Changes the laws regarding health care for persons with disabilities 4/25/18 - Voted Do Pass Insurance/Disabilities
Private Requires health carriers and health care providers to establish and 2 Insurance/Health Care HB 1659 Rep. J. Eggleston (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee participate in comparable health care service incentive programs Workforce
Enacts the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate 5 Other HB 1662 Rep. Kathryn Swan (R) 4/26/18 - Placed Back on Perfection Calendar Compact (REPLICA)
Specifies that all new and existing tax credits shall be approved by 2 Budget & Tax HB 1666 Rep. Kathryn Swan (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee the General Assembly as part of the budget process
Changes the law relating to short term medical policies sold in the 10 Private Insurance HB 1685 Rep. Justin Hill (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking 4/18/18 - Voted Do Pass state of Missouri.
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Behavioral Health/ House Committee on Health and Mental Health Changes the laws regarding notice requirements for when a patient 2 HB 1707 Rep. Alan Green (D) 1/11/18 - Referred to Committee Health Care Facilities Policy is admitted to a mental health facility
Health Care Changes the laws relating to recognizing licenses to practice 11 HB 1710 Rep. Derek Grier (R) 5/8/18 - Placed on Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection Workforce occupations or professions issued by other states.
Prohibits non-Missouri medical schools from entering into Health Care House Committee on Rules -Administrative 5 HB 1716 Rep. Bill White (R) exclusive contracts with Missouri health care providers for the 4/4/18 - Referred to Rules Workforce Oversight placement of medical students
Modifies provisions relating to professional registration, including Health Care 15 HB 1719 Rep. Derek Grier (R) the requirement that certain behavioral health professionals 5/18/18 - TAFP Workforce receive annual training on suicide prevention.
Changes the laws regarding tax credits so that if the income tax 2 Budget & Tax HB 1730 Rep. Jeffery Justus (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee rate is lowered, all tax credits are reduced proportionally
House Special Committee on Tax Policy for Working 2 Safety Net HB 1736 Rep. Peter Merideth (D) Authorizes an earned income tax credit in Missouri 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Families
2 Behavioral Health HB 1740 Rep. Fred Wessels (D) House Committee on Insurance Policy Establishes the Narcotics Control Act 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee
Prevention & House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public 2 HB 1745 Rep. Jim Hansen (R) Prohibits text messaging while driving for all drivers 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Safety
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House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 1746 Rep. David Wood (R) Modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet liens 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
Extends the expiration date on various federal reimbursement 3 Budget & Tax HB 1747 Rep. David Wood (R) House Committee on Budget 1/11/18 - Public Hearing Conducted allowances
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 1751 Rep. Jeff Pogue (R) House Committee on Children and Families Changes the laws regarding abortion 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Health and Mental Health Prohibits pharmacies in the state from providing emergency 2 HB 1752 Rep. Jeff Pogue (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health Policy contraceptives over the counter
Prohibits school districts from collecting biometric information on House Committee on Elementary and Secretary 2 Children & Infants HB 1761 Rep. Jeff Pogue (R) students without the express written consent of parents or legal 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Education guardians
Expands child neglect to include a child that is born with a 2 Behavioral Health HB 1762 Rep. Jeff Pogue (R) House Committee on Judiciary controlled substance in the child's fluids because the pregnant 1/4/18 - Referred to Committee mother knowingly used a controlled substance before birth
Modifies provisions relating to assessment and treatment services 5 Children & Infants HB 1767 Rep. Lauren Arthur (D) 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar for children entering foster care
Health Care House Committee on Professional Registration and 2 HB 1773 Rep. Judy Morgan (D) Changes provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Workforce Licensing
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Establishes the Death with Dignity Act to allow patients with House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Other HB 1790 Rep. Brandon Ellington (D) terminal illnesses to end their life in a humane and dignified 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy manner
Establishes an advisory committee to monitor the tracking of 3 Children & Infants HB 1798 Rep. Travis Fitzwater (R) House Committee on Children and Families language development milestones of children who are deaf or hard 1/23/18 - Public Hearing Conducted of hearing.
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 1807 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Committee on Children and Families Establishes a Women's Health Services Program 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Establishes the Missouri Universal Health Assurance program to House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 1833 Rep. Joe Adams (D) provide a publicly financed, statewide insurance program for all 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy residents of the state
Changes the laws regarding dispensations of maintenance 5 Prescription Drugs HB 1837 Rep. Shawn Rhoads (R) 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar medications
Requires the Department of Social Services to assign individuals 5 Safety Net HB 1846 Rep. Robert Cornejo (R) receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar benefits to a work program
Prevention & Repeals a provision preempting political subdivisions from passing 2 HB 1855 Rep. Curtis Trent (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness any tax increase on cigarettes or tobacco
Requires MO HealthNet participants to participate in work 5 Safety Net HB 1856 Rep. Trent Curtis (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 4/25/18 - Reported Do Pass activities, with certain exceptions
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Sexual & Reproductive Prohibits certain selective abortions relating to sex, race, or Down 5 HB 1867 Rep. Shamed Dogan (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 4/11/18 - Referred to Rules Health Syndrome
Allows certain medications in multidose containers used by a 5 Prescription Drugs HB 1870 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) patient during a hospital stay to be sent with the patient at 5/3/18 - Placed Back on Perfection Calendar discharge
Creates the crime of endangering the welfare of a child in the first House Special Committee to Improve the Care and 3 Behavioral Health HB 1875 Rep. Jered Taylor (R) degree if a person knowingly misuses a narcotic drug while 2/19/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Well-being of Young People pregnant
House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 1884 Rep. Martha Stevens (D) Changes the laws regarding MO HealthNet Services 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
Allows structured family caregiving as a covered service under MO 6 Safety Net HB 1885 Rep. Kurt Bahr (R) House Committee on Fiscal Review 5/3/18 - Dropped from Calendar HealthNet, subject to the approval of federal waivers
Allows the Missouri Dental Board to issue dental faculty permits to House Committee on Professional Registration and 2 Oral Health HB 1904 Rep. Nate Walker (R) individuals who are employed by accredited dental schools, 1/17/18 - Referred to Committee Licensing colleges, or programs in Missouri
Establishes the Senior Services Growth and Development Program 5 Safety Net HB 1906 Rep. Galen Higdon (R) 5/3/18 - Placed Back on Perfection Calendar to provide additional funding for senior services
Prevention & 5 HB 1919 Rep. Justin Alferman (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Modifies provisions of law relating to emergency medical services 3/12/18 - Reported Do Pass Awareness
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Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to develop House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 Behavioral Health HB 1927 Rep. Becky Ruth (R) a voluntary nonopioid directive form to allow a person to refuse 4/4/18 - Referred to Rules Oversight the administration or prescription of opioids
Sexual & Reproductive Requires insurance plans to cover up to a 12-month supply of 2 HB 1950 Rep. Peter Merideth (D) House Committee on Insurance Policy 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health hormonal contraceptives at one time.
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 1951 Rep. Peter Merideth (D) House Committee on Insurance Policy Expands insurance coverage for certain infertility treatments 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Prohibits the use of hand-held electronic wireless communications devices while driving non-commercial and commercial motor Prevention & 2 HB 1952 Rep. Nate Tate (R) House Committee on Transportation vehicles; but allows the use of such devices when used hands-free 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness by operators of non-commercial motor vehicles who are fully licensed and eighteen years of age or older.
Prevention & Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to develop 15 HB 1953 Rep. Jim Neely (R) 5/17/18 - TAFP Awareness and disseminate information regarding the bone marrow registry
Allows a health care provider to transfer a long-acting reversible Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 HB 1955 Rep. Tracy McCreery (D) contraceptive to a patient other than the patient to whom it was 4/30/18 - Referred to Committee Health Policy initially prescribed in certain circumstances
2 Other HB 1956 Rep. Tracy McCreery (D) House Committee on General Laws Establishes the Missouri Earned Family and Medical Leave Act 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee
House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 1962 Rep. Michael Butler (D) Changes the laws regarding the MO HealthNet program 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
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2 Children & Infants HB 1971 Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D) House Committee on Children and Families Prohibits the sale of baby crib bumper pads 3/7/18 - Referred to Committee
Modifies definitions relating to child abuse to specify that persons House Special Committee to Improve the Care and 2 Children & Infants HB 1976 Rep. Diane Franklin (R) responsible for the care, custody, and control of a child shall 1/24/18 - Referred to Committee Well-being of Young People include school personnel
Specifies that the first $100,000 in an individual's ABLE account 2 Safety Net HB 1984 Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D) House Committee on Children and Families shall not be considered an asset for purposes of the asset limits of 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee the blind pension program
Appropriates funds for the Department of Mental Health and the 15 Budget & Tax HB 2010 Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick (R) 5/9/18 - TAFP Department of Health and Senior Services
15 Budget & Tax HB 2011 Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick (R) Appropriates funds for the Department of Social Services. 5/9/18 - TAFP
11 Behavioral Health HB 2031 Rep. Chrissy Sommer (R) Modifies provisions regarding service dogs 5/14/18 - Placed on Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection
Modifies provisions relating to the Champion for Children Tax 3 Budget & Tax HB 2050 Rep. Kevin Austin (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 1/30/18 - Bill replaced with Substitute Bill Credit
2 Private Insurance HB 2064 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) House Committee on Insurance Policy Creates the Missouri Premium Security Plan 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee
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Modifies provisions relating to the Medicaid per diem 2 Health Care Facilities HB 2068 Rep. Holly Rehder (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee reimbursement rate for nursing homes
Requires long-term care insurers to file their premium rates with the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and 5 Private Insurance HB 2077 Rep. Jon Carpenter (D) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 3/1/18 - Referred to Rules Professional Registration and annual rate increases over 20% to be approved by director
Modifies provisions relating to the Temporary Assistance for Needy 2 Safety Net HB 2078 Rep. Jon Carpenter (D) House Committee on Children and Families 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Families program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Sexual & Reproductive Requires all insurance plans to cover contraceptives at no cost to 2 HB 2084 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Committee on Children and Families 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health the individual
Sexual & Reproductive Requires all insurance plans to cover postpartum services at no 2 HB 2085 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Committee on Children and Families 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health cost to the individual
Health Care House Committee on Professional Registration and Changes provisions relating to the scope of practice for physical 3 HB 2090 Rep. David Gregory (R) 3/28/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Workforce Licensing therapists
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 2093 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) House Committee on Children and Families Authorizes a tax credit for certain contraception costs 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Prohibits the use of hand-held electronic wireless communications devices while driving non-commercial and commercial motor Prevention & 2 HB 2095 Rep. Greg Razer (D) House Committee on Transportation vehicles; but allows the use of such devices when used hands-free 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness by operators of non-commercial motor vehicles who are fully licensed and eighteen years of age or older.
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House Committee on Rules - Administrative Repeals statutory provisions relating to the Missouri Children's 5 Children & Infants HB 2098 Rep. Sue Meredith (D) 2/15/18 - Referred to Rules Oversight Services Commission
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 10 Behavioral Health HB 2105 Rep. Keith Frederick (R) Modifies provisions relating to opioids 5/2/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children
House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 2106 Rep. Keith Frederick (R) Establishes the "Patients First Medicaid Reform Act" 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Expands MO HealthNet benefits for pregnant women to provide 3 Safety Net HB 2120 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) 2/22/18 - Bill Replaced with Substitute Bill - HB 2280 Policy substance abuse treatment for up to two years after giving birth
6 Private Insurance HB 2125 Rep. Steve Helms (R) House Committee on Fiscal Review Establishes the "Right to Shop Act" 5/8/18 - Referred to Fiscal Review
Requires health care providers to provide a cost estimate for House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Private Insurance HB 2126 Rep. Steve Helms (R) health care services or procedures prior to the provision of such 1/25/18 - Referred to Committee Policy services or procedures
Health Care 10 HB 2127 Rep. Keith Frederick (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration Modifies provisions relating to assistant physicians 4/25/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Workforce
Prevention & Requires thirty minutes of instruction regarding decisions on organ 15 HB 2129 Rep. Steve Cookson (R) 5/18/18 - TAFP Awareness donation during high school
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Children & House Committee on Elementary and Secretary 2 Infants/Prevention & HB 2134 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) Requires certain public schools to offer breakfast after the bell 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Education Awareness
House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Private Insurance HB 2136 Rep. Jeffrey Messenger (R) Establishes the Missouri Freedom to Choose Health Care Act 2/13/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
Children & Allows additional time for children who are homeless or in 5 Infants/Prevention & HB 2139 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) Children's Division custody to comply with immunization 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar Awareness requirements
Health Care Prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in conversion 2 HB 2141 Rep. Tracy McCreery (D) House Committee on General Laws 5/7/18 - Referred to Committee Workforce therapy or sexual orientation change efforts with minors
Specifies when persons operating or riding a motorcycle or Prevention & motortricycle must wear protective headgear and imposes certain 5 HB 2158 Rep. Shane Roden (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 4/3/18 - Referred to Rules Awareness insurance requirements for persons who elect to ride without protective headgear
2 Budget & Tax HB 2162 Rep. Richard Brown (D) House Committee on Ways and Means Implements the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee
Children & Modifies provisions relating to referrals of children who may have 2 Infants/Behavioral HB 2164 Rep. Holly Rehder (R) House Committee on Children and Families 2/7/18 - Referred to Committee been exposed to controlled substances Health
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 2174 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Special Committee on Employment Security Establishes the Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
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Requires the Children's Division to refer all cases in which a birth House Special Committee to Improve the Care and 3 Behavioral Health HB 2175 Rep. Jason Chipman (R) mother or infant tests positive for illegal controlled substances 2/12/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Well-being of Young People after childbirth to the Juvenile Office
Changes the crime of unlawful sale, distribution, or purchase of House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Behavioral Health HB 2191 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) over-the-counter methamphetamine precursor drugs by expanding 1/31/18 - Referred to Committee Policy the crime to include two additional drugs
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Changes the laws regarding managed care under the MO HealthNet 2 Safety Net HB 2199 Rep. Jim Neely (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy program
Allows licensed professional counselors to be reimbursed for Safety Net/ Health House Committee on Professional Registration and 2 HB 2205 Rep. Steve Helms (R) mental health services provided to eligible adults under MO 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Care Workforce Licensing HealthNet
House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 Behavioral Health HB 2209 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) Establishes a Prescription Abuse Registry 4/24/18 - Reported Do Pass Oversight
Requires water supply districts that intend to modify their water House Committee on Conservation and Natural 3 Oral Health HB 2213 Rep. Donna Lichtenegger (R) supply fluoridation to seek information about the impact from their 3/28/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Resources local health department
Establishes the "Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Families 2 Behavioral Health HB 2217 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) House Committee on Children and Families 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Board"
Modifies provisions relating to emergency services health benefit 4 Private Insurance HB 2225 Rep. Mike Henderson (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 3/14/18 - Voted Do Pass determinations
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Health Care Modifies provisions of law relating to advanced practice registered 5 HB 2233 Rep. Robert Ross (R) 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar Workforce nurses who provide behavioral health care services
Requires course materials and instruction relating to human Sexual & Reproductive 5 HB 2234 Rep. Holly Rehder (R) sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases to contain information 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar Health about sexual harassment, sexual violence, and consent
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 2236 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Committee on Children and Families Establishes the Women's Right to the Pill Act 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
Requires a pharmacy to fill a valid and lawful prescription for any Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 2237 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Committee on Children and Families FDA-approved drug or device to prevent pregnancy including 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health emergency contraceptives without delay
Establishes the “Social Innovation Grant Program” to find 10 Other HB 2238 Rep. Kirk Mathews (R) Senate Committee on Education 5/1/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass alternative solutions for serving the state's vulnerable populations
Requires organizations that provide pregnancy-related services to Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 HB 2266 Rep. Deb Lavender (D) provide medically accurate information regarding reproductive 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health Policy health options in order to receive state funding
2 Budget & Tax HB 2269 Rep. Warren Love (R) House Committee on Ways and Means Implements the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee
3 Private Insurance HB 2272 Rep. Kevin Engler (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy Modifies fee requirements for insurance companies. 2/7/18- Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - HB 2337
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House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Prescription Drugs HB 2278 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) Modifies provisions relating to the MO Rx Plan 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
Safety Net/Behavioral Expands MO HealthNet benefits for pregnant women to provide 15 HB 2280 Rep. Marsha Haefner (R) 5/18/18 - TAFP Health substance abuse treatment for up to one year after giving birth
Requires course materials and instruction relating to human Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 2285 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) House Committee on Children and Families sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases to contain information 1/31/18 - Referred to Committee Health about sexual harassment, sexual violence, and consent
House Committee on Rules - Administrative Allows for a patient's designation of a caregiver to provide care 5 Other HB 2293 Rep. Diane Franklin (R) 5/3/18 - Reported Do Pass Oversight following discharge from a hospital or ambulatory surgical center
Allows certain physician assistants and assistant physicians who are Health Care 5 HB 2295 Rep. Steve Helms (R) licensed under chapter 334 to provide psychiatric treatment to 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar Workforce certain mental health patients
Sexual & Reproductive Modifies provisions relating to medically accurate information 2 HB 2297 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) House Committee on Children and Families 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health provided to a woman prior to an abortion
Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 HB 2298 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) Changes the laws regarding the disclosure of health care services 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health Policy
Sexual & Reproductive 2 HB 2303 Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D) House Committee on Children and Families Establishes the Maternal Mortality Review Board 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health
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House Special Committee on Tax Policy for Working 3 Budget & Tax HB 2315 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) Establishes a child tax credit 2/26/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Families
House Special Committee on Tax Policy for Working 3 Budget & Tax HB 2316 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) Establishes a child tax credit 2/26/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Families
Establishes the Missouri Compassionate Care Act regarding the 1 Other HB 2321 Rep. Andrew McDaniel (R) licensure of medical cannabis centers and cultivation and 1/31/18 - Read Second Time (H) production facilities to provide medical cannabis to certain patients
2 Private Insurance HB 2323 Rep. Bart Korman (R) House Committee on General Laws Changes the laws regarding rates charged by health care providers 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee
11 Private Insurance HB 2337 Rep. Mike Stephens (R) Modifies fee requirements for insurance companies. 5/14/18 - Placed on Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection
Authorizes a tax credit for taxpayers who spend certain amounts at 2 Budget & Tax HB 2340 Rep. Bill Reiboldt (R) House Committee on Ways and Means 2/28/18 - Referred to Committee a sheltered workshop
Prevention & House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Expands the requirement for children to wear personal flotation 2 HB 2341 Rep. Lauren Arthur (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Safety devices
Requires the Department of Higher Education to promulgate rules House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 Behavioral Health HB 2354 Rep. Keith Frederick (R) establishing the Coordinating Board for Mental Health Issues in 4/19/18 - Reported Do Pass Oversight Higher Education
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House Committee on Health and Mental Health Modifies provisions relating to physician maintenance of 2 Health Care Providers HB 2355 Rep. Keith Frederick (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy certification
House Committee on Professional Registration and 2 Other HB 2361 Rep. Diane Franklin (R) Modifies provisions relating to the Volunteer Health Services Act 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Licensing
Prohibits an individual from participating in the supplemental 3 Safety Net HB 2362 Rep. Diane Franklin (R) House Committee on Children and Families nutrition assistance program if he or she is delinquent in child 2/27/18 - Public Hearing Conducted support
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Authorizes local health departments and community-based 3 Behavioral Health HB 2367 Rep. Karla May (D) 4/25/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Policy organizations to establish Safe Consumption Facilities
Behavioral Requires teacher-training institutions in this state receiving state 2 Health/Infants and HB 2378 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) House Special Committee on Urban Issues aid to require students to demonstrate proficiency on the concepts 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Children of trauma-informed approach and trauma-specific interventions
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Requires certain health care professionals to complete two hours 2 Health Care Providers HB 2379 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy of cultural competency training as a condition of licensure
Health Care House Committee on Professional Registration and Transfers provisions relating to psychologists and behavioral 3 HB 2380 Rep. Hannah Kelly (R) 4/4/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Workforce Licensing analysts to a new chapter
Prevention & 5 HB 2381 Rep. Chrissy Sommer (R) Designates May as Mental Health Awareness month. 5/3/18 - Placed Back on Perfection Calendar Awareness
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5 Behavioral Health HB 2384 Rep. Jay Barnes (R) Changes provisions for mental health care coverage 4/26/18 - Placed Back on Perfection Calendar
Sexual & Reproductive Requires insurance companies to cover fertility preservation 2 Health/Private HB 2388 Rep. Jim Neely (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee procedures for insureds with a cancer diagnosis. Insurance
Allows a pharmacist to select an equivalent generic pharmaceutical House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Prescription Drugs HB 2395 Rep. Mike Stephens (R) unless otherwise requested by the patient or the prescriber 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy specifically states that substitution is prohibited
Modifies provisions relating to the administration of the criminal 5 Corrections HB 2397 Rep. Shamed Dogan (R) 5/17/18 - Dropped from Calendar justice system
House Committee on Elementary and Secretary 2 Children & Infants HB 2399 Rep. Curtis Trent (R) Creates new provisions of law related to student data privacy 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Education
Establishes the Advisory Council on Rare Diseases and Personalized 8 Other HB 2407 Rep. Becky Ruth (R) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions 5/8/18 - Referred to Committee Medicine
House Special Committee to Improve the Care and Creates the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention 3 Children & Infants HB 2422 Rep. Jim Neely (R) 3/12/18 - Action Postponed Well-being of Young People Act
Prevention & House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 HB 2428 Rep. Mike Stephens (R) Modifies provisions relating to the administration of vaccines 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Policy
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Health Care Facilities/ House Committee on Rules - Administrative Requires long-term care facilities to have on staff one person 5 HB 2433 Rep. Barbara Washington (D) 4/26/18 - Referred to Rules Behavioral Health Oversight trained in suicide assessment, treatment, and management
Budget & Tax/Infants 2 HB 2440 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) House Committee on Children and Families Authorizes a tax credit for donations to a diaper bank 3/15/18 - Referred to Committee & Children
House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 Private Insurance HB 2463 Rep. Mike Stephens (R) Modifies the definition of emergency medical condition 4/26/18 - Referred to Rules Oversight
Licenses persons performing radio-logic imaging or administering Health Care House Committee on Health and Mental Health 3 HB 2468 Rep. Kathryn Swan (R) radiation therapy and establishes the Missouri Radio-logic Imaging 4/4/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Workforce Policy and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners
Children & 2 HB 2477 Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis (D) House Committee on Children and Families Modifies provisions relating to the children's services funds 3/15/18 - Referred to Committee Infants/Budget & Tax
Changes the laws regarding controlled substances by removing 2 Other HB 2489 Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis (D) House Committee on General Laws 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee marijuana's classification as a controlled substance
Health Care House Committee on Professional Registration and 2 HB 2490 Rep. Hannah Kelly (R) Changes provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Workforce Licensing
House Committee on Health and Mental Health Modifies provisions relating to the Health Care Cost Reduction and 2 Private Insurance HB 2498 Rep. Steve Helms (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy Transparency Act
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House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 Safety Net HB 2500 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) Modifies provisions relating to personal care assistance services 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Policy
Requires the Department of Social Services to conduct a study on 3 Safety Net HB 2530 Rep. Herman Morse (R) House Committee on Children and Families 4/10/18 - Public Hearing Conducted generational use of public assistance
Sexual & Reproductive House Committee on Elementary and Secretary Requires school districts to offer instruction relating to human 2 HB 2534 Rep. Judy Morgan (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Health Education sexuality
5 Private Insurance HB 2539 Rep. Justin Hill (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Establishes the "Missouri Reinsurance Plan." 4/25/18 - Reported Do Pass
15 Budget & Tax HB 2540 Rep. Elijah Haahr (R) Changes the laws regarding state revenues 5/17/18 - TAFP
House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Provides that a delivery of a controlled substance is a class A felony 2 Behavioral Health HB 2558 Rep. Jeff Pogue (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Safety if a death results
2 Children & Infants HB 2560 Rep. Patricia Pike (R) House Committee on Children and Families Prohibits the sale of baby crib bumper pads 3/7/18 - Referred to Committee
Behavioral 15 HB 2562 Rep. Kevin Austin (R) Establishes treatment courts 5/16/18 - TAFP Health/Corrections
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Children & Creates the Missouri Strategic Action for Emergencies Act, which 5 Infants/Behavioral HB 2567 Rep. Chrissy Sommer (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight establishes a School Safety Task Force. The Task Force will study 4/25/18 - Reported Do Pass Health school-based mental health services.
House Committee on Rules - Administrative Modifies provisions relating to the distribution of controlled 5 Behavioral Health HB 2568 Rep. Marsha Haefner (R) 4/26/18 - Reported Do Pass Oversight substances
Modifies provisions relating to certificate of need requirements 5 Health Care Facilities HB 2580 Rep. Jack Bondon (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 4/5/18 - Reported Do Pass regarding bed capacity
Health Care House Committee on Professional Registration and 2 HB 2597 Rep. Kathryn Swan (R) Modifies provisions relating to nursing assistant training programs 3/7/18 - Referred to Committee Workforce Licensing
House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public 2 Other HB 2598 Rep. Bart Korman (R) Modifies provisions of law relating to emergency medical services 5/7/18 - Referred to Committee Safety
House Committee on Rules - Administrative Modifies provisions relating to inspections of residential treatment 5 Health Care Facilities HB 2611 Rep. Cody Smith (R) 4/26/18 - Referred to Rules Oversight facilities and day programs by the Department of Mental Health
Requires an insurance carrier to post a current provider directory 3 Private Insurance HB 2612 Rep. Charlie Davis (R) House Committee on Insurance Policy 4/10/18 - Public Hearing Conducted on its website.
2 Budget & Tax HB 2613 Rep. Steve Helms (R) House Committee on Children and Families Authorizes a tax credit for donations to a diaper bank 3/7/18 - Referred to Committee
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House Committee on Health and Mental Health Requires prescriptions for controlled substances to be issued 2 Prescription Drugs HB 2622 Rep. Jean Evans (R) 3/7/18 - Referred to Committee Policy electronically, with certain exceptions
House Special Committee on Tax Policy for Working Authorizes a tax credit for certain employers who offer child care 2 Budget & Tax HB 2654 Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Families to employees
House Committee on Rules - Administrative Modifies provisions relating to the distribution of prescription 5 Prescription Drugs HB 2670 Rep. Lynn Morris (R) 5/8/18 - Reported Do Pass Oversight drugs
Encourages primary care providers to utilize the Adverse Childhood Children & House Committee on Health and Mental Health 2 HB 2679 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) Experience questionnaire to assess a MO HealthNet participant's 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Infants/Safety Net Policy health risks
Prohibits out-of-network providers from billing enrollees when the 3 Private Insurance HB 2718 Rep. Patricia Pike (R) House Committee on General Laws 3/27/18 - Public Hearing Conducted health care services are performed at an in-network facility.
Prevention & House Committee on Health and Mental Health Changes the laws regarding the Cancer Information Reporting 2 HB 2731 Rep. Cody Smith (R) 3/15/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Policy System
Prevention & House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Prohibits the use of a hand-held wireless communications device 2 HB 2732 Rep. Rory Rowland (R) 5/18/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Safety for texting by drivers of any age
6 Behavioral Health HCB 15 Rep. Keith Frederick (R) House Committee on Fiscal Review Modifies provision relating to opioids 4/25/18 - Referred to Fiscal Review
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Prevention & Senate Committee on Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Designates the month of August as "Minority Organ Donor 9 HCR 59 Rep. Karla May (D) 5/15/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Awareness Resolutions, and Ethics Awareness Month" in Missouri
Prevention & Designates the month of September as Sickle Cell Awareness 5 HCR 62 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 3/8/18 - Referred to Rules Awareness Month in Missouri
Prevention & Declares youth violence as a public health epidemic and declares 15 HCR 70 Rep. Bruce Franks Jr. (D) 5/9/18 - TAFP Awareness June 7th as "Christopher Harris Day" in Missouri
Sexual & Reproductive 5 HJR 53 Rep. Mike Moon (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Proposes a constitutional amendment regarding the right to life 4/16/18 - Referred to Rules Health
12 Other SB 547 Sen. Brian Munzlinger (R) Modifies provisions relating to industrial hemp 5/18/18 - House Informal Calendar Senate Bills for Third Reading
Prevention & Specifies when persons operating or riding a motorcycle or motor- 5 SB 556 Sen. Dan Brown (R) 5/18/18 - Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection Awareness tricycle must wear protective headgear
Creates a tax credit for contributions to certain charitable 2 Budget & Tax SB 557 Sen. Dan Brown (R) Senate Committee on Economic Development 1/8/18 - Referred to Committee organizations
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Modifies the law relating to work requirements for participants in 5 Safety Net SB 561 Sen. David Sater (R) 5/18/18 - Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Requires the Department of Social Services to apply for a global 2 Safety Net SB 562 Sen. David Sater (R) 1/8/18 - Referred to Committee Children waiver for MO HealthNet
11 Prescription Drugs SB 563 Sen. David Sater (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Modifies provisions relating to the MO RX Plan 5/11/18 - Referred to Rules
Modifies provisions relating to tax credits and funds for vulnerable 5 Budget & Tax SB 567 Sen. Mike Cunningham (R) 5/18/18 - Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection populations
Modifies mandated reporting requirements for sexual assault 11 Health Care Facilities SB 574 Sen. Wayne Wallingford (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight 5/7/18 - Voted Do Pass victims in long-term care facilities
Provides that a managed care plan's network is adequate if the 13 Private Insurance SB 575 Sen. Wayne Wallingford (R) health carrier is accredited by the Accreditation Association for 5/18/18 - Senate Bills with House Amendments Ambulatory Health Care
Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and 4 Behavioral Health SB 589 Sen. Scott Sifton (D) Increases penalties for the distribution of heroin 2/22/18 - Voted Do Pass Criminal Jurisprudence
5 Budget & Tax SB 591 Sen. Dan Hegeman (R) Implements a cap on the Low Income Housing Tax Credit 5/18/18 - Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection
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Requires licensed chiropractors to be reimbursed for the provision 13 Safety Net SB 597 Sen. Jeanie Riddle (R) 5/18/18 - Senate Bills with House Amendments of MO HealthNet services
Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Requires the posting of certain information regarding human 2 Children & Infants SB 604 Sen. Bob Onder (R) 1/9/18 - Referred to Committee Criminal Jurisprudence trafficking
Prohibits an individual from participating in the supplemental Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 3 Safety Net SB 610 Sen. Denny Hoskins (R) nutrition assistance program if he or she is delinquent in child 1/17/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Children support
3 Budget & Tax SB 615 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) Senate Committee on Ways and Means Establishes the Missouri Earned Income Tax Credit Act 1/23/18 - Public Hearing Conducted
Reauthorizes the Maternity Home and Pregnancy Resource Center 12 Budget & Tax SB 632 Sen. Bob Dixon (R) 5/18/18 - House Informal Calendar Senate Bills for Third Reading tax credits
Extends the sunset on certain healthcare provider reimbursement 2 Budget & Tax SB 638 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions 1/9/18 - Referred to Committee allowance taxes
This act lowers, from fifty to twenty-five, the minimum number of 4 Private Insurance SB 639 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking members an association must have in order to purchase group 1/30/18 - Voted Do Pass health insurance
Health Care 2 SB 646 Sen. Wayne Wallingford (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration Enacts provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses 1/10/18 - Referred to Committee Workforce
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Health Care 15 SB 660 Sen. Jeanie Riddle (R) Modifies the law relating to mental health 5/17/18 - TAFP Workforce
Requires organizations that provide pregnancy-related services to Sexual & Reproductive Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 2 SB 670 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) provide medically accurate information regarding reproductive 1/10/18 - Referred to Committee Health Children health options in order to receive state funding
Sexual & Reproductive Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 2 SB 671 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) Repeals the 72-hour waiting period prior to an abortion 1/10/18 - Referred to Committee Health Children
Children & 3 SB 675 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) Senate Committee on Economic Development Reauthorizes the Champions for Children Tax Credit 2/6/18- Bill Combined with SCS SB632 & 675 Infants/Budget & Tax
Requires not for profit entities and nonprofit corporations to make their financial statements available to the public if the entity enters 2 Other SB 676 Sen. Bill Eigel (R) Senate Committee on Government Reform 1/10/18 - Referred to Committee into a contract or agreement with the state or any political subdivision.
Requires a student to receive instruction in Braille reading and 5/18/18 - House Informal Calendar Senate Bills for Third Reading 12 Children & Infants SB 681 Sen. Jacob Hummel (D) writing as part of his or her individualized education plan unless w/HCS instruction in Braille is determined not appropriate for the child
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 4 Safety Net SB 694 Sen. Wayne Wallingford (R) Establishes the Senior Services Growth and Development Program 2/7/18 - Voted Do Pass Children
Creates the MO HealthNet Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities 6 Safety Net SB 699 Sen. Scott Sifton (D) 5/18/18 - Senate Formal Calendar for Third Reading program
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2 Children & Infants SB 712 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) Senate Committee on Education Modifies provisions relating to child care facility licensure 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Provides for the expansion of MO HealthNet services beginning 2 Safety Net SB 713 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Children January 1, 2019
Sexual & Reproductive Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Requires the use of a fetal heartbeat detection test prior to an 2 SB 714 Sen. Andrew Koenig (R) 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Health Children abortion and prohibits an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected
Modifies a provision relating to maintenance medication filled by 15 Omnibus SB 718 Sen. Bill Eigel (R) 5/18/18 - TAFP pharmacists
Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to conduct 8 Prescription Drugs SB 722 Sen. David Sater (R) House Committee on Economic Development a study regarding the importation of certain prescription drugs by 4/24/18 - Referred to Committee the state
Requires hospitals to adopt and implement evidence-based sepsis 2 Health Care Facilities SB 723 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee protocols
Sexual & Reproductive Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Prohibits certain selective abortions relating to sex, race, or Down 4 SB 724 Sen. David Sater (R) 1/31/18 - Voted Do Pass Health Children Syndrome
4 Children & Infants SB 728 Sen. Wayne Wallingford (R) Senate Committee on Education Modifies provisions relating to early childhood education 3/13/18 - Voted Do Pass
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Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Provides for the expansion of MO HealthNet services beginning 2 Safety Net SB 731 Sen. Scott Sifton (D) 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Children January 1, 2019
Senate Committee on Transportation, 2 Behavioral Health SB 737 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) Establishes the Narcotics Control Act 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Infrastructure, and Public Safety
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Creates a right to unpaid leave for employees that are affected by 3 Other SB 739 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) 2/21/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Children domestic violence
Prevention & Sen. Maria Chapelle-Nadal Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Prohibits the use of a vaccine containing mercury as administered 2 SB 741 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness (D) Children to a child or adult in Missouri
Health Care Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Requires health carriers and health care providers to establish and 2 Workforce/ Private SB 744 Sen. David Sater (R) 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Children participate in comparable health care service incentive programs Insurance
Health Care Modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses 4 SB 745 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration 3/12/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Workforce in collaborative practice agreements
Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and 2 Other SB 753 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) Bars discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Criminal Jurisprudence
Prevention & Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Requires employees and volunteers of specified public and private 2 SB 760 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Children institutions to receive an influenza vaccination every year
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Senate Committee on Transportation, 2 Behavioral Health SB 762 Sen. Dave Schatz (R) Establishes the Narcotics Control Act 1/16/18 - Referred to Committee Infrastructure, and Public Safety
Extends the sunset on certain healthcare provider reimbursement 15 Budget & Tax SB 775 Sen. Dan Brown (R) 5/17/18 - TAFP allowance taxes
Prevention & Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 4 SB 776 Sen. David Sater (R) Modifies provisions relating to the administration of vaccines 2/7/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Awareness Children
Modifies provisions of law relating to long-term care certificates of 3 Health Care Facilities SB 779 Sen. S. Kiki Curls (D) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions 3/14/18 - Public Hearing Conducted need
Prevention & Senate Committee on Transportation, Modifies the prohibition on certain use of electronic wireless 2 SB 784 Sen. Jamilah Nasheed (D) 1/17/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Infrastructure, and Public Safety communication devices while operating a motor vehicle
Creates provisions relating to student mental health at public 2 Behavioral Health SB 785 Sen. Jamilah Nasheed (D) Senate Committee on Education 1/17/18 - Referred to Committee institutions of higher education
Prevention & 12 SB 787 Sen. S. Kiki Curls (D) Establishes the Missouri Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 5/18/18 - House Informal Calendar for Third Reading Awareness
Requires course materials and instruction relating to human Sexual & Reproductive 3 SB 788 Sen. Jamilah Nasheed (D) Senate Committee on Education sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases to contain information 2/20/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Health about sexual harassment, sexual violence, and consent
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Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Provides that knowingly inciting another to commit suicide is 4 Behavioral Health SB 791 Sen. Jamilah Nasheed (D) 4/25/18 - Voted Do Pass Criminal Jurisprudence involuntary manslaughter in the second degree
Health Care Modifies provisions relating to the licensure of health care 12 SB 796 Sen. Andrew Koenig (R) 5/18/18 - House Informal Calendar for Third Reading Workforce professionals
Senate Committee on Transportation, Limits the use of physical restraints on pregnant or postpartum 4 Corrections SB 803 Sen. Jamilah Nasheed (D) 2/15/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Infrastructure, and Public Safety offenders
Reauthorizes the Donated Food tax credit and expands such credit 3 Budget & Tax SB 804 Sen. Jamilah Nasheed (D) Senate Committee on Economic Development 2/6/18 - Public Hearing Conducted to include donations to soup kitchens and homeless shelters.
8 Safety Net SB 818 Sen. Dan Brown (R) House Committee on Budget Relating to Medicaid per diem reimbursement rates 3/29/18 - Referred to Committee
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Health Care 4 SB 821 Sen. Mike Cunningham (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration Relating to the Missouri state board of nursing 2/12/18 - Voted Do Pass Workforce
Health Care 12 SB 824 Sen. Mike Cunningham (R) Modifies provisions relating to nurses 5/18/18 - House Informal Calendar for Third Reading Workforce
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 4 Behavioral Health SB 825 Sen. David Sater (R) Modifies provisions relating to limitations on prescribing opioids 2/7/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children
Modifies provisions relating to disposal of unused controlled 15 Omnibus SB 826 Sen. David Sater (R) 5/17/18 - TAFP substances
2 Other SB 839 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) Senate Committee on Education Establishes the Social Innovation Grant Program 1/18/18 - Referred to Committee
Health Care 15 SB 840 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) Modifies provisions relating to dieticians 5/3/18 - TAFP Workforce
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Relating to the task force on the prevention of sexual abuse of 4 Children & Infants SB 845 Sen. Jeanie Riddle (R) 2/28/18- Voted Do Pass Children children
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House Committee on Rules - Administrative 11 Behavioral Health SB 846 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) Relating to suicide prevention training for health care professionals 5/16/18 - Voted Do Pass Oversight
Requires health insurers to update their electronic and paper 4 Oral Health SB 852 Sen. Wayne Wallingford (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking dental services provider materials available to plan members and 2/27/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass potential members
5 Private Insurance SB 860 Sen. Andrew Koenig (R) Modifies provisions relating to short-term major medical insurance 5/18/18 - Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection
Modifies provisions relating to Medicaid per diem reimbursement 4 Safety Net SB 863 Sen. Mike Cunningham (R) Senate Committee on Appropriations 1/31/18 - Voted Do Pass rates
Prevention & 15 SB 870 Sen. Dan Hegeman (R) Modifies provisions of law relating to emergency medical services 5/17/18 - TAFP Awareness
Allows enrollment in a health benefit plan by a pregnant person 4 Private Insurance SB 879 Sen. Paul Wieland (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking 2/27/18 - Voted Do Pass under certain circumstances
Prevention & 2 SB 901 Sen. Jacob Hummel (D) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions Reauthorizes two prostate cancer pilot programs 1/25/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness
Modifies provisions of law relating to health care facilities and 3 Health Care Facilities SB 906 Sen. Mike Cunningham (R) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions 3/14/18- Public Hearing Conducted certificates of need
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 4 Children & Infants SB 913 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) Modifies provisions relating to the duties of the Children's Division 3/14/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children
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Licenses persons performing radio-logic imaging or administering Health Care 4 SB 926 Sen. Jeanie Riddle (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration radiation therapy and establishes the Missouri Radio-logic Imaging 3/12/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Workforce and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners
Modifies provisions relating to emergency services health benefit 5 Private Insurance SB 928 Sen. Bob Onder (R) 5/18/18 - Senate Informal Calendar for Perfection determinations
Extends the sunset on certain healthcare provider reimbursement 4 Budget & Tax SB 932 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Appropriations 1/31/18 - Voted Do Pass allowance taxes
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 2 Safety Net SB 937 Sen. Jacob Hummel (D) Repeals the Strengthening Missouri Families Act 1/25/18 - Referred to Committee Children
3 Budget & Tax SB 939 Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R) Senate Committee on Ways and Means Establishes the Missouri Earned Income Tax Credit Act 1/30/18 - Public Hearing Conducted
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Requires certain MO HealthNet participants to comply with work 4 Safety Net SB 948 Sen. David Sater (R) 2/28/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children and community engagement requirements
Allows the Missouri Dental Board to create and issue dental faculty 4 Oral Health SB 950 Sen. Brian Munzlinger (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration 3/1/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass permits
15 Omnibus SB 951 Sen. Sandy Crawford (R) Modifies provisions relating to health care 5/18/18 - TAFP
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Modifies provisions relating to the schedules of controlled 12 Prescription Drugs SB 953 Sen. David Sater (R) 5/18/18 - House Informal Calendar for Third Reading substances
Modifies provisions of law relating to payments made by insurance 4 Private Insurance SB 962 Sen. Paul Wieland (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking 2/27/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass companies
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Modifies provisions relating to the "Hand-Up Program" and child 4 Children & Infants SB 965 Sen. Kiki Curls (D) 4/11/18 - Voted Do Pass Children care subsidies
Modifies provisions relating to the administration of the criminal 13 Corrections SB 966 Sen. Caleb Rowden 5/18/18 - Senate Bills with House Amendments justice system
Health Care 2 SB 969 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Appropriations Relating to vendors of consumer-directed services 2/1/18 - Second Read and Referred to Committee Workforce/Safety Net
Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Creates a process for establishing and operating domestic violence 3 Other SB 976 Sen. Scott Sifton (D) 2/19/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Criminal Jurisprudence fatality review panels
Prevention & Requires potable water in certain elementary school buildings to be 2 SB 979 Sen. Gina Walsh (D) Senate Committee on Education 2/15/18 - Second Read and Referred to Committee Awareness tested for lead
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15 Private Insurance SB 982 Sen. Paul Wieland (R) Enacts provisions relating to payments for health care services 5/18/18 - TAFP
Authorizes school boards to provide certain information about Prevention & Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 4 SB 986 Sen. Jeanie Riddle (R) influenza and influenza vaccines to parents and guardians of 3/28/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Awareness Children students
Creates provisions relating to professional registration and 5 Health Care Providers SB 988 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) 5/18/18 - Formal Calendar Senate Bills for Perfection licensing
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Allows for a patient's designation of a caregiver to provide care 4 Other SB 991 Sen. Scott Sifton (D) 4/25/18 - Voted Do Pass Children following discharge from a hospital or ambulatory surgical center
Safety Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Establishes an Advisory Council on Rare Diseases and Personalized 4 Net/Prescription SB 995 Sen. David Sater (R) 3/7/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children Medicine Drugs
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Modifies provisions relating to background checks for certain in- 4 Health Care Providers SB 997 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) 3/7/18 - SCS Voted Do Pass Children home service providers
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and 1 Children & Infants SB 1004 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) Creates the Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Families Board 2/22/18 - Second Read and Referred to Committee Children
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2 Private Insurance SB 1016 Sen. Paul Wieland (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking Modifies provisions of law relating to health insurance 3/13/18 -Hearing Cancelled
Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Modifies provisions relating to the supplemental nutrition 3 Safety Net SB 1017 Sen. Paul Wieland (R) 3/7/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Children assistance program
2 Health Care Facilities SB 1040 Sen. Mike Cunningham (R) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions Modifies provisions relating to certificates of need 4/18/18 - Hearing Cancelled
Modifies provisions relating to physicians entering into supervisory 2 Health Care Providers SB 1055 Sen. Dan Hegeman (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration agreements with advanced practice registered nurses and physician 3/8/18 - Referred to Committee assistants
Modifies provision relating to unanticipated out-of-network health 2 Private Insurance SB 1057 Sen. Jill Schupp (D) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking 3/8/18 - Referred to Committee care services
2 Health Care Providers SB 1062 Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration Modifies training requirements for certified nursing assistant 3/8/18 - Referred to Committee
Establishes regulations for the duties of pharmacy technicians in a 3 Health Care Providers SB 1068 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Professional Registration 3/26/18 - Public Hearing Conducted hospital pharmacy
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2 Private Insurance SB 1071 Sen. Paul Wieland (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking Enacts the Missouri Reinsurance Plan 3/8/18 - Referred to Committee
Modifies provisions of law relating to payments for hospital-based 3 Private Insurance SB 1072 Sen. Paul Wieland (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking 3/13/18 - Public Hearing Conducted health care services
Enacts provisions relating to health care for persons with 3 Safety Net/Disabilities SB 1074 Sen. Caleb Rowden (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking 3/27/18 - Public Hearing Conducted disabilities
Modifies provisions relating to the regulation of pharmaceutical 2 Prescription Drugs SB 1082 Sen. John Rizzo (D) Senate Committee on Health and Pensions 4/18/18 - Hearing Cancelled entities
Private Modifies provisions of law relating to insurance coverage for 2 Insurance/Behavioral SB 1098 Sen. David Sater (R) Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking 3/29/18 - Referred to Committee mental health conditions Health
Prevention & 8 SCR 35 Sen. Dan Hegeman (R) House Special Committee on Tourism Relating to Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Month 5/11/18 - Referred to House Special Committee on Tourism Awareness
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