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MO HB732

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Hicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 571 of Missouri Revised Statutes by adding Section 571.175 relating to firearms ownership and medical records
  • Prohibits health care professionals licensed in Missouri (except mental health professionals as defined in Section 632.005) from asking patients whether they own firearms in their home or on their property
  • Prohibits health care professionals from requiring patients to disclose firearms ownership information as a condition of receiving treatment
  • Mental health professionals are exempted from these restrictions and may continue to inquire about firearms

Legislative Description

Prohibits any health care professional, except a mental health professional, from inquiring of a patient whether the patient has a firearm in his or her home or on his or her property

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/18/2013

Committee Referrals

General Laws3/13/2013

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