Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1623: Creates provisions relating to emergency suspensions or restrictions for massage therapists and chiropractors
Status: In committee, April 21, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 324 and 331, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to emergency suspensions or restrictions of certain professional licenses. Section A. Chapters 324 and 331, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 324.263 and 331.084, to read as follows: 324.263. 1. The board may apply to the administrative hearing commission for an emergency suspension or restriction of a license issued under sections 324.240 to 324.275 if: (1) The holder of the license is the subject of a pending criminal indictment, criminal information, or other criminal.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapters 324 and 331, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to emergency suspensions or restrictions of certain professional licenses. Section A. Chapters 324 and 331, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 324.263 and 331.084, to read as follows: 324.263. 1. The board may apply to the administrative hearing commission for an emergency suspension or restriction of a license issued under sections 324.240 to 324.275 if: (1) The holder of the license is the subject of a pending criminal indictment, criminal information, or other criminal charge related to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation; and (2) There is reasonable cause for the board to believe that the public health, safety, or welfare is at imminent risk of harm from the holder of the license. 2. The board shall submit to the administrative hearing commission supporting affidavits and certified court records, together with a complaint alleging the facts in support of the board's request for an emergency suspension or restriction of a license, and shall supply the administrative hearing commission with the last home or business addresses on file with the board for the licensee. Within one business day of the filing of the complaint, the administrative hearing commission shall return a service packet to the board. The …