HB 2088 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to court-ordered involuntary outpatient treatment for persons with mental disorders

HB 2088 creates a court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment program for adults with severe mental disorders who cannot make informed decisions about treatment and meet specific criteria. The bill requires courts to order treatment if a person is 18+, suffers from a mental disorder, refuses voluntary care, and either poses a risk of serious harm (per §632.305) or has a documented history of non-compliance leading to detention or violent behavior within 36 months. Covered services include therapy, medication management, case coordination, crisis intervention, and assistance with housing or employment. The process streamlines court proceedings by requiring a hearing within two judicial days and eliminating notarization requirements for petitions. This law directly affects eligible adults in Missouri's judicial circuits who meet the defined criteria for court-ordered outpatient care.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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