MO HB504

Establishes a three-year statute of limitations for initiating disciplinary proceedings against persons or entities licensed, registered, or certified under Chapter 337, running from the date of the act on which discipline is based.

Prohibits licensing agencies from refusing to renew a license, registration, or certification based on acts occurring three or more years prior to the renewal date.

Exempts five categories from the three-year limitation: fraud or deception in obtaining a license, material mistakes in issuance, criminal convictions (particularly those involving fraud, dishonesty, violence, or moral turpitude), sexual misconduct with persons receiving services, and fraudulent collection of fees for professional services.

Tolls (pauses) the three-year period when a licensee practices exclusively outside Missouri, when the act involves a minor under 18 years old, or when a settlement agreement is being negotiated.

Allows agencies to initiate disciplinary action or refuse renewal for acts occurring more than two years before this law's effective date, provided the action is taken within one year of the law's effective date.