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SB1261 • 2026

Modifies provisions relating to organ transplant procedures

Modifies provisions relating to organ transplant procedures

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Lewis, Patty; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S240

    Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S75

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1261 - Currently, the COVID-19 vaccination status of a potential organ donor or organ transplant recipient, with some exceptions, shall not be considered in any part of the organ transplant process. This act repeals this provision of law.

This act is identical to SB 471 (2025) and HB 2368 (2024).
SARAH HASKINS