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MO SB1528
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Burger
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AI Summary
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Allows advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to conduct admission physical examinations for individuals entering assisted living facilities, in addition to licensed physicians
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Expands medication administration authority in licensed long-term care facilities to include subcutaneous injectable medications prescribed by a physician for the specific resident, beyond the existing allowance for insulin
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Requires assisted living facilities to use personal electronic monitoring devices for any resident whose physician recommends such a device
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Maintains existing requirements that assisted living facilities have 24-hour staff, written disaster protection plans, individualized service plans, and community-based assessments conducted upon admission, semiannually, and when significant changes occur
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to health care providers in long-term care facilities
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
2/5/2026