Healthcare

passed · Missouri · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1844: Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers

HB 1844 creates the "Athletic Trainer Compact" to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It directly affects licensed athletic trainers seeking interstate mobility and patients who gain easier access to these professionals. The key mechanism is mutual recognition of licenses between member states, reducing administrative burdens while preserving each state's regulatory authority over scope of practice. The compact also supports telehealth access, shares disciplinary information, and includes provisions for military members and their families.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables interstate practice for athletic trainers, improving patient access to healthcare services without expanding coverage or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Telehealth

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1591: Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to prevention resource centers

SB 1591 authorizes a tax credit for individuals or businesses that make contributions to prevention resource centers. This bill creates a new financial incentive for donors by allowing them to reduce their state tax liability based on their contributions. It does not specify the type of prevention centers or the credit amount, focusing solely on enabling this tax credit mechanism. The bill is currently in committee review and does not directly affect any specific group beyond potential contributors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credit reducing donor liability, providing tax relief per support indicators; directly addresses taxation mechanism without defunding or restricting budgets.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes donations to prevention resource centers, advancing public health funding without restrictions. Prevention centers align with healthcare policy goals per topic description.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 988: Establishes the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

SB 988 would create the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact, an agreement between participating states. This compact would allow licensed dentists and dental hygienists to practice in multiple states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. It directly affects dental professionals seeking to work across state lines and patients in states participating in the compact. The key mechanism is establishing a standardized licensing framework that recognizes credentials across member states.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state dental practice, improving patient access to care without licensing barriers, aligning with 'improves patient access' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 109: Proposes a constitutional amendment regarding the right to life

HJR 109 proposes amending Missouri's state constitution to define "person" as including all human beings from conception, explicitly stating this includes "every in utero human child at every stage of biological development." It repeals the current Section 2 of Article I and replaces it with language affirming a natural right to life, while adding that the constitution "secures or protects a right to abortion" or requires abortion funding. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters in 2026, with an official ballot question asking if the constitution should "protect each human life with a unique DNA code regardless of age." The bill notes this change is expected to have "no fiscal impact."

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access by removing constitutional protections and banning public funding, directly limiting healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3133: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $1.50 per pack, upon voter approval

HB 3133 proposes increasing the cigarette tax from $0.17 to $1.50 per pack of 20 cigarettes, requiring voter approval in a November 2026 election. This tax applies to all cigarettes sold in the state and directly affects cigarette consumers, retailers, and manufacturers. Revenue from the tax would initially fund the health initiatives fund (until the legislature appropriates 25% of federal reimbursement funds), then shift to the general revenue fund after 2027. The bill does not take effect without voter approval and specifies how tax stamps must be affixed to cigarette packages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases cigarette tax to fund health initiatives (initially) and general revenue, advancing fiscal management through new tax revenue streams.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds health initiatives via tobacco tax increase, directly advancing public health programs and reducing smoking rates through revenue allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1308: Modifies provisions relating to professional counselors

SB 1308 revises Missouri's licensing requirements for professional counselors, primarily easing barriers for military spouses and out-of-state professionals. Military spouses (both nonresident and resident) can now obtain a Missouri license without completing standard education, experience, or examination requirements if they meet basic criteria like age and citizenship. The bill also establishes reciprocity for applicants licensed in another state for at least one year, allowing Missouri to waive local requirements if the applicant met equivalent standards in their home state. This change maintains safeguards, such as requiring a license in good standing elsewhere and no disqualifying criminal history, while streamlining licensure for military families and relocating professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEases licensing for mental health professionals, increasing access to counseling services without standard requirements90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1533: Establishes the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact

SB 1533 would create a compact allowing dentists and dental hygienists to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses in each. It establishes mutual recognition of licenses between states that join the compact, eliminating the need for duplicate exams or paperwork when moving between member states. This directly affects dental professionals seeking to work in multiple states, streamlining their ability to practice. The bill is currently in committee review after its first reading in January 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines cross-state practice for dental professionals, improving access to dental care services without duplicating licensing requirements.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2612: Insurers to submit long-term care insurance premium rate filings to the Department of Commerce and Insurance on or after August 28, 2026, and includes director of DCI's responsibility to approve or disapprove the rates

HB 2612 requires insurance companies selling long-term care insurance in the state to submit premium rate proposals to the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) for prior approval before implementing them, effective August 28, 2026. Insurers cannot charge new or changed premiums without DCI's written approval, and DCI must act within 90 days (or the rate is automatically approved). DCI may disapprove rates if they are unreasonable, unfairly discriminatory, excessive, or based on unrealistic assumptions, providing written reasons for rejection. The bill also mandates public hearings or comment periods for rate filings and gives DCI authority to later revise approved rates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires DCI approval for long-term care insurance rates to prevent unreasonable hikes, protecting consumers from excessive costs in healthcare coverage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2645: Modifies provisions relating to payments for prescription drugs

HB 2645 limits how pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) can charge patients for prescription drugs. It prohibits PBMs from requiring patients to pay more at checkout than the cash price or their insurance copayment, and allows pharmacists to discuss cheaper drug alternatives without PBM restrictions. The bill also requires PBMs to disclose conflicts of interest to health plans and prohibits them from holding pharmacies responsible for unknown claim fees. It excludes Medicare Part D and self-funded employer health plans from these rules. The law applies to all other health benefit plans and pharmacy claims in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits PBM charges, enables cheaper drug discussions, requires conflict disclosure - improves patient access and reduces financial barriers in prescription drug coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2724: Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage for fertility treatments

HB 2724 requires most Missouri health insurance plans covering pregnancy to also cover infertility diagnosis and treatment starting August 28, 2026. It mandates coverage for specific procedures like IVF, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and fertility preservation during cancer treatment (e.g., chemotherapy). The law limits IVF coverage to cases where less expensive treatments have failed, caps coverage at four egg retrieval cycles (with exceptions for live births), and exempts religiously affiliated plans that oppose these treatments based on faith. This directly affects employers offering health insurance to 25+ employees in Missouri.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for fertility treatments, expanding reproductive healthcare access under specific conditions like IVF and embryo transfer.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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