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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
05/03/2021
05/03/2021
Crossed Over
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Passed
Dead
05/14/2021
05/14/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To repeal sections 192.2520, 197.135, and 210.542, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof fourteen new sections relating to health care, with penalty provisions and an emergency clause for certain sections.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes related to healthcare in Missouri. It designates certain days and months to raise awareness about various medical conditions like celiac disease, myasthenia gravis, tardive dyskinesia, and limb loss. It also creates a tax credit program for community-based faculty preceptors who provide training to medical and physician assistant students. The bill prohibits state and local governments from issuing "vaccine passports" or requiring documentation of vaccination status for accessing public property, government services, or private businesses. It also establishes a statewide telehealth network for forensic examinations of sexual assault victims and requires hospitals to perform such examinations upon request. Additionally, the bill ensures that incarcerated women have access to feminine hygiene products and provides protections for healthcare facilities and ambulance services against interference. Certain sections of the bill are declared to be emergency measures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
In Conference (on 05/13/2021)
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