Modifies provisions relating to blood tests of pregnant women
HB 803 modifies Missouri law to require licensed healthcare providers to offer standard blood tests for syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and other treatable conditions during the first prenatal visit and at 28 weeks of pregnancy, with patient consent. If a pregnant woman tests positive for these conditions, providers must administer appropriate treatment and, for hepatitis B, ensure newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine and immune globulin. The bill also mandates that testing cannot be denied due to inability to pay and requires the health department to set rules based on current medical guidelines. This directly affects pregnant women receiving prenatal care in Missouri and their newborns.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 6, 2025
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Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
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Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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