Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2159: Creates provisions relating to licensure of naturopathic doctors

HB 2159 establishes a licensing system for naturopathic doctors in Missouri by creating the "Board of Naturopathic Medicine" within the Division of Professional Registration. The bill defines naturopathic medicine as a system using natural therapies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and specifies that licensed practitioners can perform common diagnostic procedures (like physical exams and lab tests) and minor office procedures (such as injections and allergy testing), but cannot conduct surgery or use general anesthesia. To practice, naturopathic doctors must complete an approved education program and pass a national professional examination. This bill directly affects naturopathic doctors seeking licensure in Missouri and sets clear boundaries for their scope of practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing for naturopathic doctors, expanding regulated healthcare provider access to natural therapies and diagnostic services within defined scope.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SB 1147: Enacts provisions relating to insurance coverage for mental health treatments

SB 1147 would establish new requirements for insurance plans to cover mental health treatments. It directly affects individuals with mental health conditions who rely on insurance for care, aiming to ensure comprehensive coverage. The bill, currently referred to the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee, proposes specific provisions for insurance coverage but does not detail exact mechanisms in the provided abstract. As a proposed policy change, it seeks to address gaps in mental health care access through insurance mandates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates comprehensive mental health treatment coverage in insurance plans, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2275: Adds penalties for violations of provisions relating to compassionate care visits in health care facilities

HB 2275 requires Missouri health care facilities (hospitals, long-term care facilities, and hospices) to allow at least two compassionate care visitors simultaneously for patients or residents during at least six hours of daily visiting hours, including weekends and holidays. It mandates 24-hour visitation access when appropriate, permits visitors to leave and return during visitation periods, and ensures parents/guardians can be present with minor children. The law adds penalties for facilities that violate these visitation requirements. It applies directly to health care facilities and patients/residents seeking compassionate care support.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates visitor access for patients in healthcare facilities, enhancing patient rights and access to care per bill's requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2513: Creates provisions relating to individualized care plans for children with rare or medically complex conditions

HB 2513 requires healthcare providers to create and maintain written, physician-approved individualized care plans for children under 18 with rare or medically complex conditions (defined as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people nationally or requiring specialized management). The bill mandates annual reviews of these plans, updates after hospitalizations, and specific emergency care instructions within the plan. It requires hospitals and emergency services to report significant protocol deviations (any change from the care plan causing or risking harm) to the child’s primary specialist within 24 hours. The law also establishes training for healthcare professionals on adhering to these care plans and encourages a centralized registry of plans for authorized access. The provisions become effective March 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates structured care plans for vulnerable children, improving coordination and access to specialized healthcare services per physician requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2242: Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional

HB 2242 provides state funding to help public school districts hire licensed school nurses and mental health professionals. School districts can apply for a state supplement covering up to the full salary (including experience) for one nurse or mental health professional per school, with preference given to schools with the greatest need - based on factors like student health ratios, free/reduced lunch eligibility, and Title I funding. Districts may also use the funds to reimburse telehealth services for remote access to these professionals, subject to parental consent. The bill creates dedicated state funds for these supplements, ensuring unspent money doesn’t revert to general revenue and must be used solely for this purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to directly fund school nurse/mental health positions, increasing public education spending on essential services per budget & taxes definition.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly provides state funding for school nurses and mental health professionals, directly increasing school support services and funding for educational access and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides state funding to hire school nurses and mental health professionals, directly advancing healthcare access in schools per subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue School Funding Student Health Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2374: Creates provisions relating to children's access to health care services

HB 2374 prohibits health care providers from denying any health care service to a minor child based on the child's vaccination status. It also bans physicians or medical practices from terminating a minor patient's care solely because a parent or guardian refuses to consent to vaccinations for the child. The bill directly affects minors, their parents/guardians, and health care providers by requiring equal access to services regardless of vaccination choices. Key provisions explicitly forbid both denial of care and dismissal of minor patients due to vaccination-related decisions. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first reading).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denial of care to minors based on vaccination status and bans termination of care over parental vaccine refusal, directly improving access and protecting patient rights for minors in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SB 842: Establishes "Cindi's Law" requiring certain diagnostic tests for uterine cancer

SB 842, titled "Cindi's Law," requires medical facilities to perform a p53 test on all abnormal endometrial tissue samples collected for diagnosis. This applies specifically to samples obtained through endometrial sampling procedures (tissue collection from the uterine lining). The p53 test detects protein abnormalities to help assess cancer invasiveness, severity, and prognosis, supplementing existing diagnostic tests. The law mandates this addition to standard testing protocols for uterine cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. It directly affects healthcare providers conducting endometrial biopsies in Missouri.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates additional p53 diagnostic test for uterine cancer to improve assessment accuracy and prognosis, enhancing diagnostic healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 1638: Modifies provisions relating to the Alzheimer's state plan task force

HB 1638 increases the Alzheimer's State Plan Task Force from 21 to 22 members, adding two representatives from voluntary health organizations and one from Missouri veterans' homes. The bill specifies the task force's composition, including members with lived experience (early-stage Alzheimer's patients and family caregivers), healthcare professionals, and representatives from long-term care sectors. The task force must assess state programs, update Missouri's integrated Alzheimer's plan, address health disparities, and coordinate with federal efforts, delivering initial and annual reports to the governor and legislature. It requires the task force to operate until December 31, 2033, with specific term lengths for members appointed after 2026. This bill modifies the task force's structure and reporting obligations to improve coordination and response to Alzheimer's disease in Missouri.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Alzheimer's task force with health sector reps to update state care plan, strengthening healthcare coordination for elderly patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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signed · Missouri · House Jul 13, 2026

HB 2372: Modifies provisions relating to health care

HB 2372 modifies Missouri health care laws primarily by establishing new policies for student medication access and hospital investments. It requires schools to allow students with asthma or anaphylaxis to self-administer prescribed medication under specific conditions, including physician approval, demonstrated skill, and written treatment plans (§ 191.1146). The bill also changes hospital investment rules, permitting up to 50% of "available funds" to be invested in certain stocks, bonds, or mutual funds (§ 96.192), subject to revenue source restrictions. Additionally, it designates "Aneurysm Awareness Month," "Infertility Awareness Week," and "PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day" in Missouri, though these are commemorative and do not alter policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows student self-administration of prescribed meds for asthma/anaphylaxis with safeguards, improving access to necessary treatments in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1920: Creates provisions relating to workplace security for health care professionals

HB 1920 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to create an education program promoting respect for health care professionals and informing the public about legal consequences of assaulting them. It allows hospitals to receive state reimbursement for two years of security-related property/technology costs (compliant with federal standards) and for three years of security personnel payroll costs, funded through a new dedicated "Hospital Security Fund." The fund, supported by state appropriations and other sources, must be used solely for these reimbursements, with unspent balances at the end of each biennium not reverting to general revenue. The program expires on August 28, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new Hospital Security Fund to reimburse hospitals for security costs, increasing state budget allocation for healthcare safety programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds hospital security for healthcare professionals, protecting workforce safety and enabling service continuity per bill's security reimbursement provisions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides security funding and education for healthcare workers, directly enhancing workplace safety - a core Labor & Employment protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Hospitals

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