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MO HB1745
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/1/2014
Primary Sponsor
Rochelle Walton Gray
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AI Summary
- Establishes a Sickle Cell Standing Committee as a subcommittee of the Missouri Genetic Advisory Committee within the Department of Health and Senior Services
- Committee composition includes a licensed physician chair with sickle cell expertise, a person with sickle cell disease or family member, a research expert, a representative from a sickle cell organization, a minority health expert, and members from hemoglobinopathy centers
- Committee shall assess sickle cell disease impact on urban communities, examine existing services and resources, and develop recommendations for educational services to schools about sickle cell disease
- Committee must hold minimum of one meeting in each of three urban regions to gather public input and submit findings and recommendations to the governor and general assembly by December 31, 2015
- Committee shall continue meeting annually after December 31, 2015 to study sickle cell disease, evaluate recommendation impacts, and provide annual supplemental reports to the governor and general assembly
Legislative Description
Establishes the Sickle Cell Standing Committee to study and make recommendations regarding the impact of sickle cell disease on urban communities
Last Action
Second read and referred: Senate Veterans' Affairs and Health(S)
4/10/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules2/27/2014
Health Care Policy2/12/2014
Full Bill Text
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