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MO SB1511

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mosley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new requirement that physicians must document in patient records any questions asked by the patient related to their care and treatment, along with the physician's response, if the patient requests such documentation

  • Maintains existing requirements for patient records including patient identification, visit dates, current status, physical findings, diagnosis assessment, treatment plans, medications, and informed consent for procedures

  • Requires patient records to be maintained for a minimum of seven years from the date of the last professional service provided

  • Mandates that any corrections, additions, or changes to patient records made more than 48 hours after the final entry must be clearly marked with the date, time, name of person making the change, and reason for the modification

  • Prohibits the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts from obtaining patient medical records without written patient authorization or a subpoena

Legislative Description

Includes questions and responses related to the care and treatment of a patient in the patient record maintained by physicians

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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