Creates provisions relating to communication access services

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: 2026-03-25
Official status: Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-03-25 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
2026-02-25 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
2026-02-12 S384
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
2026-02-05 S300
S First Read

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SB 1637 - Under this act, the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall establish a statewide communication access services program to improve compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for agencies and businesses by coordinating resources, filling service gaps, and assisting with costs related to accommodations. The Commission shall develop a statewide registry of service providers, establish training and equipment standards, maintain an informational website, provide training, conduct outreach, and submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, as described in the act. The Commission shall also, subject to appropriation, finance requests for assistance in providing communication access services and administer scholarships for professional development, internships, and certification testing.

This act is similar to SB 766 (2025).
SARAH HASKINS