HB 2490 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

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

HB 2490 requires licensed child care facilities (not public schools) to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and establish allergy response protocols. Facilities must train staff to recognize severe allergic reactions, store devices properly, and follow specific administration procedures, including obtaining parental consent when possible. The bill also provides liability protection for staff acting in good faith under these protocols and mandates written allergy management policies by July 2028. These changes directly affect child care providers and their staff, aiming to improve emergency response for severe allergies in childcare settings.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Committee
3
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
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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