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Missouri Foundation for Health 2018 Health-Related Legislation Under Consideration by the Missouri General Assembly Updated 2/15/2018 1:22 PM Missouri Foundation for Health 2018 Health-Related Legislation Under Consideration by the Missouri General Assembly Updated 2/15/2018 1:22 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 1 Budget & Tax HB 1237 Rep. Dan Stacy (R) 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) that the program is capped at $50 million per year. Changes the laws regarding tax credits by placing a sunset clause 1 Budget & Tax HB 1238 Rep. Dan Stacy (R) 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) on every credit Authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to Sexual & 1 HB 1240 Rep. Dan Stacy (R) establish a program to provide long-acting reversible 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Reproductive Health contraceptives to low-income women Changes the laws regarding the management of certain state 1 Budget & Tax HB 1241 Rep. Deb Lavender (D) revenues by sweeping certain funds and lowering the senior 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) property tax credit maximum Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop human 15 Children & Infants HB 1246 Rep. Patricia Pike (R) 2/1/18 - TAFP trafficking hotline posters Prevention & Designates the month of November as "Diabetes Awareness 6 HB 1247 Rep. Patricia Pike (R) 2/7/18 - Perfected by Consent Awareness Month" in Missouri. Prevention & 5 HB 1252 Rep. Dean Plocher (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Changes the law regarding low-dose mammography screening 2/7/18 - Referred to Rules Awareness Contact [email protected] to request revisions to this resource. Missouri Foundation for Health 2018 Health-Related Legislation Under Consideration by the Missouri General Assembly Updated 2/15/2018 1:22 PM 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 House Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Changes the laws regarding the offense of trafficking drugs by 2 Behavioral Health HB 1254 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) 1/4/18 - Referred to Committee Safety adding fentanyl to the offense Requires health carriers to establish and participate in a health 1 Private Insurance HB 1258 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) care service incentive program Prevention & House Committee on Health and Mental Health Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from using any tanning 2 HB 1260 Rep. Nick Schroer (R) 1/31/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Policy 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 & 5 HB 1266 Rep. Donna Lichtenegger (R) House Committee on Rules - Legislative Oversight Establishes the "Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" 2/14/18 - Referred to Rules Reproductive Health Allows the Missouri Dental Board to issue dental faculty permits House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 Oral Health HB 1268 Rep. Donna Lichtenegger (R) to individuals who are employed by accredited dental schools, 2/13/18 - Reported Do Pass Oversight colleges, or programs in Missouri Modifies provisions relating to eligibility requirements for the 1 Prescription Drugs HB 1276 Rep. Kip Kendrick (D) 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Missouri Rx Plan Contact [email protected] to request revisions to this resource. Missouri Foundation for Health 2018 Health-Related Legislation Under Consideration by the Missouri General Assembly Updated 2/15/2018 1:22 PM Prevention & Authorizes a tax credit for the establishment of a grocery store in 1 HB 1278 Rep. Doug Beck (D) 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Awareness a food desert Extends the expiration date of tax credits for donations to 6 Budget & Tax HB 1288 Rep. Kevin Engler (R) 2/13/18 - Placed on Informal Calendar for Third Reading pregnancy centers Prohibits anyone from using a hand-held electronic wireless Prevention & 1 HB 1297 Rep. Cloria Brown (R) communication device while driving unless the device is equipped 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Awareness for hands-free operation and is being used in that manner Prohibits text messaging while driving unless the device is Prevention & 1 HB 1298 Rep. Cloria Brown (R) equipped with technology allowing for hands-free texting and is 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Awareness being used in that manner Prevention & Modifies provisions relating to the use of moneys in the Alcohol 2 HB 1299 Rep. Kathie Conway (R) House Committee on Budget 1/4/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness and Tobacco Control Fund Prohibits the use of hand-held electronic wireless communications devices while driving non-commercial and Prevention & 1 HB 1302 Rep. Galen Higdon (R) commercial motor vehicles; but allows the use of such devices 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Awareness when used hands-free 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 1 Behavioral Health HB 1310 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) promulgate regulations consistent with CDC guidelines for 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) prescribing opioids for chronic pain Modifies provisions relating to the "Hand-up Program" to assist 3 Children & Infants HB 1311 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) House Committee on Budget 2/1/18 - Public Hearing Conducted individuals who receive child care subsidy benefits Contact [email protected] to request revisions to this resource. Missouri Foundation for Health 2018 Health-Related Legislation Under Consideration by the Missouri General Assembly Updated 2/15/2018 1:22 PM Sexual & 1 HB 1312 Rep. Crystal Quade (D) Changes the laws regarding the dispensing of contraceptives 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Reproductive Health Prevention & House Committee on Elementary and Secretary 2 HB 1315 Rep. Donna Baringer (D) Allows students to apply sunscreen at school 1/4/18 - Referred to Committee Awareness Education Establishes the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Pilot 1 Behavioral Health HB 1318 Rep. Steven Roberts (D) 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Program Establishes the Death with Dignity Act to allow patients with 1 Other HB 1319 Rep. Steven Roberts (D) terminal illnesses to end their life in a humane and dignified 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) manner 1 Safety Net HB 1320 Rep. Steven Roberts (D) Changes the laws regarding eligibility for MO HealthNet benefits 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Sexual & 1 HB 1333 Rep. Randy Pietzman (R) Prohibits abortions except in the case of a medical emergency 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Reproductive Health Specifies that if federal funds are not appropriated for the 1 Children & Infants HB 1334 Rep. Cora Faith Walker (D) Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the General 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Assembly shall fund the program Sexual & Establishes the Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies 1 HB 1338 Rep. Stacey Newman (D) 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) Reproductive Health (CARE) Act Health Care Modifies provisions relating to background check requirements of 7 HB 1350 Rep. Cody Smith (R) 2/12/18 - Reported to Senate and First Read Workforce in-home service providers and personal care attendants Contact [email protected] to request revisions to this resource. Missouri Foundation for Health 2018 Health-Related Legislation Under Consideration by the Missouri General Assembly Updated 2/15/2018 1:22 PM House Committee on Rules - Administrative 5 Budget & Tax HB 1357 Rep. Mike Kelley (R) Authorizes an earned income tax credit in Missouri 1/30/18 - Referred to Rules Oversight Modifies provisions relating to complaints filed with the Missouri 1 Other HB 1360 Rep. Tom Hannegan (R) Commission on Human Rights regarding discrimination based 1/4/18 - Read Second Time (H) upon a person's sexual orientation or gender identity Establishes "Simon's Law," which changes the laws regarding life- Health Care 3 HB 1361 Rep. Bill Kidd (R) House Committee on Children and Families sustaining or nonbeneficial treatment policies of health care 1/30/18 - Public Hearing Conducted Facilities facilities 1 Budget & Tax HB 1362 Rep.
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