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: Webber, Stephen; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-04-16
Official status: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-04-16 S1024
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
2026-02-19 S413
S First Read

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SB 1696 - 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 not be subject to penalties for violating state law prohibiting trade monopolies in the 25 counties specified in the act.

This act is similar to SB 1602 (2026).
OLIVIA SHANNON