HB 2249 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to allergy prevention and responses in child care facilities

HB 2249 requires licensed child care facilities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and create allergy response policies by July 2028, specifically addressing severe food allergies. Facilities must train staff to recognize anaphylaxis symptoms, store devices properly, and follow clear emergency procedures (including notifying emergency services and obtaining parental consent when possible). The bill mandates facilities to adopt policies covering prevention strategies, staff roles, parent cooperation, and medical confidentiality, while providing legal immunity for good-faith use of epinephrine devices. This directly affects child care providers and their staff, aiming to improve emergency responses to life-threatening allergic reactions in children.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 18 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
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Dec 8, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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Anthony Ealy
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