Bill > HB2373

This bill creates a new legal provision in Missouri's healthcare regulations that protects children's access to medical services, specifically preventing healthcare providers from discriminating against or denying care to a minor based on their vaccination status. The bill defines key terms such as "dismiss" (terminating a physician-patient relationship), "health care provider," and "health care service," and explicitly prohibits physicians or medical practices from refusing to treat a child or removing a child from their practice solely because the child's parent or guardian has chosen to vaccinate or not vaccinate the child. This legislation aims to ensure that children receive necessary medical care regardless of their immunization record, which could help maintain continuity of healthcare and prevent potential gaps in medical treatment for minors.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2373&year=2026&code=R