Healthcare (Licensing)

HB 3352 modifies Missouri's physician licensure rules to create two new license types. It allows temporary licenses (up to 12 months) for physicians teaching/lecturing in accredited Missouri medical programs, and transitional licenses (up to 3 years) for physicians with lapsed licenses (after ≤10 years) or foreign-trained physicians certified by ECFMG. Both require meeting most permanent licensure standards but allow waivers for specific experience, and applicants must pass the SPEX exam if required. The bill explicitly prohibits using these licenses for general temporary medical work ("locum tenens"). It does not change standard licensure pathways for most physicians.

HB 3458 establishes an "Interstate Massage Compact" to allow licensed massage therapists to practice across participating states using a single license. Therapists would need to pass a nationally recognized exam (like the Massage and Bodywork Licensure Examination) and undergo background checks, with states sharing disciplinary records through a new Interstate Commission. The compact aims to increase therapist mobility, improve public safety through shared enforcement data, and support military families relocating between states. States retain full authority to regulate massage therapy within their borders under this agreement.

SB 1691 streamlines licensure for healthcare professionals in Missouri who hold valid licenses in other states or jurisdictions, allowing them to practice telehealth services without retaking exams or meeting additional experience requirements. It directly affects healthcare workers licensed elsewhere (including military or law enforcement spouses moving to Missouri) who have held a valid license for at least one year in their previous jurisdiction. Key provisions require Missouri licensing boards to waive exams and experience requirements for eligible applicants within six months (or 30 days for military/law enforcement spouses), while maintaining standards like background checks and fees. The bill does not apply to business licenses, interstate compacts, or cases where an applicant’s license is under disciplinary action.

HB 2995 requires radon measurement, mitigation, and laboratory professionals and businesses to obtain state licenses starting January 1, 2027, for any paid services. It mandates certification through EPA-recognized programs, proof of insurance, and adherence to board-established standards, applying to all businesses or individuals offering radon testing, fixing, or analysis for compensation. Homeowners testing their own single-family homes or using state-provided test kits remain exempt, as do renters using kits purchased for personal use. The Board of Radon Safety will oversee licensing, enforce rules, and manage business entity licenses for radon service providers.

SB 1339 creates a multistate agreement (the Dietitian Licensure Compact) allowing dietitians licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states without needing to reapply for a new license. It also establishes rules for nonrenewable temporary licenses, which would permit dietitians to work temporarily in a state without full licensure while pursuing permanent credentials. The bill directly affects dietitians seeking to practice across state lines, particularly those relocating for work or needing short-term authorization. Key provisions include standardized license recognition between participating states and clear guidelines for temporary permits. This aims to reduce barriers for dietitians moving between states while maintaining licensing standards.