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SB842 • 2026

Establishes "Cindi's Law" requiring certain diagnostic tests for uterine cancer

Establishes "Cindi's Law" requiring certain diagnostic tests for uterine cancer

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Bernskoetter, Mike; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 S124

    Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S35

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 842 - This act establishes "Cindi's Law", requiring all tests of abnormal cytological or histological endometrial samples from the uterine lining to include a test to detect the presence and pattern of abnormalities in the p53 protein for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment of uterine cancer.
SARAH HASKINS