Authorizes the medical malpractice joint underwriting association to suspend operations

Healthcare

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Trent, Curtis; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-02-25 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
2026-02-18 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
2026-01-27 S242
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
2026-01-07 S80
S First Read
2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
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SB 1310 - Current law authorizes the establishment of a medical malpractice joint underwriting association upon a determination that medical malpractice liability insurance is not reasonably available in the voluntary market. This act authorizes the directors of the board of the association to suspend the operations of the association if such directors determine that medical malpractice insurance is reasonably available. The suspension shall be in accordance with the plan of operations, and shall include provisions for the administration of association funds.

During any suspension of operations, the association shall not collect dues or fees from its members, unless authorized by the Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance.
TAYLOR MIDDLETON