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MO HJR188
Joint Resolution
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dirk Deaton
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot (or a special election called by the governor)
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Removes the constitutional protection that prohibits imposing "greater or additional burdens or restrictions on eligibility or enrollment standards" for Medicaid expansion recipients compared to other MO HealthNet populations
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Removes the provision freezing federal/state statute references to their January 1, 2019 versions, allowing current and future federal law changes to apply
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Authorizes the General Assembly to determine MO HealthNet eligibility requirements consistent with federal law, rather than having standards locked in the constitution
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Retains Medicaid expansion eligibility for adults ages 19-64 with income at or below 138% of the federal poverty level (133% plus 5% income disregard)
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to MO HealthNet
Last Action
Read Second Time (H)
2/16/2026