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HB2071 • 2026

Suspends the operations of a joint underwriting association if medical malpractice liability insurance is reasonably available to health care providers in the voluntary market

Suspends the operations of a joint underwriting association if medical malpractice liability insurance is reasonably available to health care providers in the voluntary market

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Phelps, Brandon (054)
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
04/21/2026 - Reported Do Pass (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  2. 2026-04-21 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  3. 2026-04-21 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  4. 2026-04-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  5. 2026-03-04 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 1

  6. 2026-03-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  7. 2026-03-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  8. 2026-02-23 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  9. 2026-02-12 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Insurance(H)

  10. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  11. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  12. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Suspends the operations of a joint underwriting association if medical malpractice liability insurance is reasonably available to health care providers in the voluntary market