Bill > HB3330

This bill establishes provisions for nutrition prescriptions issued by licensed health care providers, defining key terms such as "eligible foods" (whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables grown in the state), "eligible producer" (a producer primarily operating in the state who meets standards set by the Department of Health and Senior Services), "licensed health care provider" (including physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, dietitians, and nutritionists), "nutrition prescription" (a recommendation for specific food consumption), and "participation" (which includes providers issuing prescriptions, patients receiving them, and producers or nonprofit programs providing the food). Licensed health care providers can issue these prescriptions for diet-sensitive conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, and nonprofit programs approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services, such as food banks, foundations, local health nonprofits, faith-based organizations, or those directly partnered with eligible producers, can fulfill them. Participation in this program is voluntary for all involved, and it will not impact a patient's eligibility for federal nutrition assistance programs like SNAP or WIC. The Department of Health and Senior Services is tasked with creating rules to implement these provisions, including standards for eligible foods and participants.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3330&year=2026&code=R