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MO SB1261

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patty Lewis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 194.321, RSMo, which currently prohibits hospitals, physicians, and procurement organizations from considering COVID-19 vaccination status in organ transplant decisions

  • The repealed law had applied to patient referrals, transplant evaluations, waiting list placement and positioning, and donor suitability assessments

  • Lung transplants were exempt from the original prohibition on considering COVID-19 vaccination status

  • Repeal would allow medical providers to once again consider COVID-19 vaccination status as a factor in organ transplant processes

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to organ transplant procedures

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors and Health1/27/2026

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