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Introduced
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
In Committee
05/15/2018
05/15/2018
Crossed Over
04/18/2018
04/18/2018
Passed
Dead
05/18/2018
05/18/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To repeal section 210.070, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to eye drops for newborn infants.
AI Summary
This bill repeals and replaces an existing section of Missouri law related to the administration of eye drops to newborn infants. It requires physicians, midwives, or nurses attending a newborn to apply a prophylactic medication approved by the state health department immediately after delivery, and to report their compliance with this requirement to the local health board. However, the bill also allows parents or legal guardians to object to the eye drop treatment if it goes against their religious beliefs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar (on 05/16/2018)
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