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MO SB1453

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Brown

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RSMo sections 191.1146 and 334.108 to update telemedicine regulations for physicians licensed in Missouri

  • Changes terminology from "medical interview" to "medical evaluation" throughout the statute to clarify physician-patient relationship requirements

  • Requires providers using questionnaires to establish telemedicine relationships to be employed by or contracted with a Missouri-licensed health care entity

  • Mandates providers using internet or telephone questionnaires send a written report to the patient's primary care provider within 14 days, including patient identity, evaluation date, diagnosis, treatment, and instructions

  • Replaces "telephone evaluation" with "telemedicine evaluation" and clarifies that prescriptions cannot be issued without a proper provider-patient relationship as defined in section 191.1146

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to telemedicine

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors and Health2/5/2026

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