Bill > HB1679

This bill adds a new section to Missouri state law that prohibits health care providers from denying or withholding health care services to a minor child based on the child's vaccination status. The bill defines key terms such as "health care provider" (referencing an existing statute), "health care service" (also referencing an existing statute), and "vaccination status" (the child's record of receiving vaccinations against one or more diseases). By explicitly stating that health care providers cannot refuse treatment based on a child's vaccination history, the legislation aims to ensure that all children can access necessary medical care regardless of their immunization record. This provision appears designed to prevent potential discrimination or barriers to medical treatment that might arise from a child's incomplete or non-standard vaccination background.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1679&year=2026&code=R