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MO HB1190

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Neely

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed hospitals in Missouri are prohibited from denying medical staff privileges to any healthcare professional holding a valid certificate, permit, or license under Chapter 334 (which covers physicians, surgeons, and other healing arts practitioners)

  • The prohibition applies only when the practitioner's privileges were not previously removed, suspended, limited, or restricted due to misconduct, unethical conduct, professional incompetence, or malpractice

  • Adds new Section 197.760 to Chapter 197 of Missouri Revised Statutes governing hospital licensing

  • Introduced by Representative Neely during the First Regular Session of the 98th General Assembly

Legislative Description

Prohibits any hospital from denying medical staff privileges for any health care professional if the privileges were not lost due to misconduct

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Mental Health3/17/2015

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