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SB1602 • 2026

Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Gregory (21), Kurtis; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-04-15
Official status
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-15 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee

  2. 2026-02-05 S310

    Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

  3. 2026-01-28 S252

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1602 - This act specifies that the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri may acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, contract for, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation of hospital, medical, or other health care facilities or providers. The Board of Curators and any public or private entities or individuals with which the Board of Curators collaborates for these purposes shall be immunized from liability under all federal and state antitrust laws in the 25 counties specified in the act.
OLIVIA SHANNON