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MO SB 1696

died on adjournment

Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did MO SB 1696 pass?

No. MO SB 1696 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 (2026-02-19): S First Read

What is MO SB 1696 about?

SB 1696 - This act specifies that the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri may acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, contract for, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation of hospital, medical, or other health care facilities or providers. The Board of Curators and any public or private entities or individuals with which the Board of Curators collaborates for these purposes shall not be subject to penalties for violating state law prohibiting trade monopolies in the 25 counties specified in the act. This act is similar to SB 1602 (2026) and HCS/HB 3170 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

Who sponsors MO SB 1696?

Webber, Stephen is the primary sponsor of MO SB 1696.

Description

SB 1696 - This act specifies that the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri may acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, contract for, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation of hospital, medical, or other health care facilities or providers. The Board of Curators and any public or private entities or individuals with which the Board of Curators collaborates for these purposes shall not be subject to penalties for violating state law prohibiting trade monopolies in the 25 counties specified in the act. This act is similar to SB 1602 (2026) and HCS/HB 3170 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-19 — S First Read
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Sponsors

  • Webber, Stephenprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-16

    Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

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  2. 2026-02-19

    S First Read

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