Bill > SB12

This bill repeals and replaces several existing sections of Missouri law related to public health. The key provisions are: 1. It prohibits the state, any state agency, or local government from imposing restrictions on religious activities during a declared state of emergency. 2. It requires local governments to have their governing bodies approve any public health orders related to infectious diseases within 15 days, and limits the duration of such orders to 15 days unless extended by the state Department of Health or the state legislature. 3. It prohibits local governments from making orders that restrict the number of people gathering on private residential property during a state of emergency. 4. It provides property tax credits to taxpayers whose property use is restricted by local government orders during a state of emergency. 5. It places limits on the ability of hospitals and local governments to restrict visitation during emergencies, particularly for pregnant women, minors, and religious representatives. 6. It specifies that a positive COVID-19 test result alone cannot be the basis for removing a child from a parent's care. The bill also contains an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=54250551