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MO SB1453
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Brown
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AI Summary
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Amends RSMo sections 191.1146 and 334.108 to update telemedicine regulations for physicians licensed in Missouri
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Changes terminology from "medical interview" to "medical evaluation" throughout the statute to clarify physician-patient relationship requirements
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Requires providers using questionnaires to establish telemedicine relationships to be employed by or contracted with a Missouri-licensed health care entity
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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
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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