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SB1479 • 2026

Authorizes state agencies to incorporate certain Medicaid regulations by reference when promulgating rules

Authorizes state agencies to incorporate certain Medicaid regulations by reference when promulgating rules

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Nicola, Joe; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-05
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-05 S306

    Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S95

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-29 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1479 - Currently, a state agency may incorporate by reference certain federal or nationally or state-recognized rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines in rules promulgated by the state agency. This act provides that Medicaid regulations promulgated by a state agency may incorporate by reference Medicaid fee schedules, later additions to Medicaid reimbursement methodologies, and later additions to federal rules and regulations needed to administer the Missouri Medicaid program.
JIM ERTLE