MO SB 1306
died on adjournmentCreates a health advocate program in the Department of Health and Senior Services
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did MO SB 1306 pass?
No. MO SB 1306 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-27): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
What is MO SB 1306 about?
SB 1306 - This act requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to establish a health advocate program for eligible pregnant patients who request a health advocate for the duration of their pregnancy in order to navigate the health care system and communicate with the health care professionals providing health care to the patient. The health advocate shall assess the needs of the patient, prepare a birthing plan, be present in the birthing room or on call during the birthing process, advocate for the patient, and document any conflict between the patient, health care professionals, and the patient's family members. The Department shall raise awareness about the program as described in the act. Finally, this act creates the "Health Advocate Program Fund". This act is identical to SB 376 (2025) and substantially similar to SB 1240 (2024), SB 715 (2023), and HB 1234 (2023). SARAH HASKINS
Who sponsors MO SB 1306?
Washington, Barbara, Barbara Washington are the primary sponsors of MO SB 1306.
Description
SB 1306 - This act requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to establish a health advocate program for eligible pregnant patients who request a health advocate for the duration of their pregnancy in order to navigate the health care system and communicate with the health care professionals providing health care to the patient. The health advocate shall assess the needs of the patient, prepare a birthing plan, be present in the birthing room or on call during the birthing process, advocate for the patient, and document any conflict between the patient, health care professionals, and the patient's family members. The Department shall raise awareness about the program as described in the act. Finally, this act creates the "Health Advocate Program Fund". This act is identical to SB 376 (2025) and substantially similar to SB 1240 (2024), SB 715 (2023), and HB 1234 (2023). SARAH HASKINS
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-27 — Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Sponsors
- Washington, Barbaraprimary
- Barbara Washingtonprimary
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-27
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
reading-2,referral-committee
2026-01-07
S First Read
reading-1
2025-12-01
Prefiled
Versions
- 4287S.01I - IntroducedCompare
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