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MO SB1527
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Burger
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AI Summary
- Repeals section 197.165, which established the Infection Control Advisory Panel consisting of physicians, infection control practitioners, public members, and department employees
- Transfers the advisory panel's responsibilities directly to the Department of Health and Senior Services, including developing infection data collection standards, assessing federal reporting requirements, and creating public reports on health care-associated infections
- Removes requirements that the department consult with or consider recommendations from the advisory panel before promulgating rules on infection reporting and control
- Changes public reporting frequency for health care-associated infection data from quarterly to at least annually
- Eliminates the Infection Control Advisory Panel Fund in the state treasury, which was designated to receive private donations for panel expenses
Legislative Description
Repeals provisions relating to the Infection Control Advisory Panel
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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