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MO HB2557

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Hruza

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires hospitals with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically on site and on duty at all times the emergency department is open

  • Designates the on-site physician as responsible for the emergency department during their duty hours

  • Adds new section 197.062 to Chapter 197 of Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo), which governs hospital licensing and regulation

  • Introduced by Representative Hruza during the Second Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to staffing requirements for emergency departments in hospitals

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing2/5/2026

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