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MO SB 1637

died on adjournment

SB 1637 - Under this act, the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall establish a statewide communication access services program to improve compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for agencies and businesses by coordinating resources, filling service gaps, and assisting with costs related to accommodations. The Commission shall develop a statewide registry of service providers, establish training and equipment standards, maintain an informational website, provide training, conduct outreach, and submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, as described in the act. The Commission shall also, subject to appropriation, finance requests for assistance in providing communication access services and administer scholarships for professional development, internships, and certification testing. This act is similar to SB 766 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Description

SB 1637 - Under this act, the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall establish a statewide communication access services program to improve compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for agencies and businesses by coordinating resources, filling service gaps, and assisting with costs related to accommodations. The Commission shall develop a statewide registry of service providers, establish training and equipment standards, maintain an informational website, provide training, conduct outreach, and submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, as described in the act. The Commission shall also, subject to appropriation, finance requests for assistance in providing communication access services and administer scholarships for professional development, internships, and certification testing. This act is similar to SB 766 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

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Status date
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Latest action
2026-03-25 — Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Lewis, Pattyprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-03-25

    Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

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  2. 2026-02-25

    Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  3. 2026-02-12

    Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

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  4. 2026-02-05

    S First Read

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Related bills

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Official source

https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=3539354

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