Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to MO HealthNet work requirements
HJR 154 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring work requirements for Missouri's MO HealthNet program (state Medicaid) for certain adults. It would affect individuals aged 19-65 who qualify under federal Medicaid rules (income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level), are not pregnant, disabled, or enrolled in other federal health programs. The bill mandates documentary proof of work compliance at application and monthly to maintain coverage, prohibits self-attestation, and requires state plan changes to implement this by 2027. It does not change income eligibility thresholds but adds a new administrative requirement for this specific group.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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What changed between versions
House Committee Substitute
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Perfected
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1 edit
MINOR
The bill was formally perfected by the House, moving it from a committee substitute stage to a final version ready for the full House vote. The substantive policy language regarding MO HealthNet eligibility and the repeal of the previous constitutional section remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
The document header was updated to reflect the bill's status as 'Perfected' rather than a 'House Committee Substitute', and the Chief Clerk's code was updated from H.02C to H.02P.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
34
Key actions
11
Committee
13
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - CANCELLED: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Second read and referred: Families, Seniors and Health(S)
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 99 NOES: 48 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 4 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Adopted (H)
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Legislative Review(H)
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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