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MO HJR188

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dirk Deaton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot (or a special election called by the governor)

  • 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

  • Removes the provision freezing federal/state statute references to their January 1, 2019 versions, allowing current and future federal law changes to apply

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to determine MO HealthNet eligibility requirements consistent with federal law, rather than having standards locked in the constitution

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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