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HB2556 • 2026

Specifies that certain medical titles or specialty designations are reserved for the use of licensed physicians

Specifies that certain medical titles or specialty designations are reserved for the use of licensed physicians

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Loy, Cathy Jo (163)
Last action
2026-04-14
Official status
04/14/2026 - Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)

  2. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  3. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  4. 2025-12-22 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Specifies that certain medical titles or specialty designations are reserved for the use of licensed physicians