Bill > HB2903

This bill modifies provisions related to hospitals by establishing new rules for the appointment and election of hospital trustees and directors, including restrictions that prevent individuals who are current or former employees (within the last three years) of the hospital or its affiliates from serving in these roles, aiming to avoid conflicts of interest. It also updates requirements for board meetings, moving from monthly to quarterly meetings for hospital trustees, and mandates the submission of annual financial reports to the county commission in a format consistent with state auditor requirements for political subdivisions. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that hospitals are generally subject to public records laws (sections 610.010 to 610.225), but it creates specific exceptions for certain hospital records and discussions, such as proprietary information, contract cost estimates, strategic plans, and financial data, if their disclosure would negatively impact the hospital's financial position or give other healthcare providers an unfair advantage.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2903&year=2026&code=R