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MO SB1760

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lincoln Hough

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates approximately $19.4 billion total for the Missouri Department of Social Services for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), covering MO HealthNet (Medicaid), Children's Division, Family Support Division, Division of Youth Services, and administrative operations

  • Allocates over $5.2 billion for Medicaid expansion under Article IV, Section 36(c) of the Missouri Constitution, including $4.2 billion from the Title XIX Adult Expansion Federal Fund and $398 million from General Revenue

  • Funds major social services programs including $169.3 million for adoption and guardianship subsidies, $95.9 million for foster care maintenance payments, $44.8 million for Blind Pension benefits, and $16.9 million for TANF cash assistance

  • Provides $51.5 million for the Missouri SuN Bucks Summer EBT program, $37.9 million for refugee resettlement services, and $12.9 million for alternatives to abortion services including infant hygiene products

  • Transfers funds between various special funds and General Revenue totaling approximately $2 billion, including $718.7 million through Federal Reimbursement Allowance Fund and $210.9 million through Nursing Facility Reimbursement Allowance Fund to support Medicaid provider payments

Legislative Description

To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Social Services, and the several divisions and programs thereof

Last Action

S First Read

2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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