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MO HB1203

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

J Kuessner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Inmates receiving on-site medical examination or treatment at correctional facilities are charged 25 cents per visit
  • Medical charges do not apply to mandatory medical tests, post-diagnostic follow-up visits, or dental services that maintain inmate health and control medical costs
  • Lack of funds cannot be used to deny medical services to inmates
  • Revenue collected from medical charges must be used by the Department of Corrections to help defray costs of providing inmate medical care

Legislative Description

Requires an inmate receiving on-site medical examination or treatment from any correctional facility's medical personnel to be assessed 25 cents per visit

Last Action

Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Corrections and Public Institutions5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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