Bill > HB3282

This bill modifies provisions related to peer review committees, which are groups of healthcare professionals responsible for evaluating the quality and use of healthcare services. The bill expands the definition of "health care professional" to include physician assistants, ensuring they are covered under these provisions. It also clarifies the various ways peer review committees can be formed, including by professional societies, partnerships, hospitals, and health maintenance organizations. Importantly, the bill grants immunity from civil liability to members of these committees and those who participate in their proceedings, provided their actions are taken in good faith and without malice. Furthermore, it establishes that the proceedings and records of these committees are generally privileged and cannot be discovered or used as evidence in legal actions concerning the quality of care, with specific exceptions for when the committee itself brings an action or when a committee member is sued for their actions. The bill also clarifies that this privilege does not prevent the disclosure of information that is otherwise discoverable from original sources, nor does it prevent individuals from testifying about matters within their personal knowledge, as long as they are not questioned about the committee's proceedings or opinions. Finally, it confirms that this section does not limit the authority of state licensing boards to obtain information from peer review committees.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3282&year=2026&code=R