MO SB 1637
died on adjournmentCreates provisions relating to communication access services
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did MO SB 1637 pass?
No. MO SB 1637 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 (2026-03-25): Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
What is MO SB 1637 about?
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 identical to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS#2/SCS/HCA/HB 1840 (2026) and similar to SB 766 (2025). SARAH HASKINS
Who sponsors MO SB 1637?
Lewis, Patty, Patty Lewis are the primary sponsors of MO SB 1637.
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 identical to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS#2/SCS/HCA/HB 1840 (2026) and similar to SB 766 (2025). SARAH HASKINS
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-25 — Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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- bill
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Sponsors
- Lewis, Pattyprimary
- Patty Lewisprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-25
Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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2026-02-25
Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
2026-02-12
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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2026-02-05
S First Read
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Versions
- 6315S.02I - IntroducedCompare
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