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HB2516 • 2026

Establishes the "Family Mental Health Advocacy and Patient Rights Act"

Establishes the "Family Mental Health Advocacy and Patient Rights Act"

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Byrnes, Tricia (063)
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
04/13/2026 - Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  2. 2026-04-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  3. 2026-03-26 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  4. 2026-03-26 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  5. 2026-03-10 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

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

    Executive Session Completed (H)

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

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  8. 2026-03-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 1

  9. 2026-02-24 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  10. 2026-02-19 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Legislative Review(H)

  11. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  12. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  13. 2025-12-18 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Establishes the "Family Mental Health Advocacy and Patient Rights Act"