MO HB1607

Establishes the "Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act" requiring hospitals and health care facilities to provide emergency contraception to sexual assault victims

Mandates hospitals and health care facilities provide written and oral information about emergency contraception, inform victims of their option to receive it, and provide the complete regimen immediately upon request

Requires staff providing care to sexual assault victims receive medically accurate information about emergency contraception

Directs the Department of Health and Senior Services to develop and distribute informational materials about emergency contraception that explain its use, safety, efficacy, and that it does not cause abortion

Imposes administrative penalties of $5,000 per victim denied information or contraception, plus $5,000 for each 30-day period of non-compliance, with the department empowered to investigate and enforce compliance