Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2088: Creates provisions relating to court-ordered involuntary outpatient treatment for persons with mental disorders
Status: In committee, March 5, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 632, RSMo, by adding thereto eight new sections relating to assisted outpatient treatment. Section A. Chapter 632, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto eight new sections, to be known as sections 632.580, 632.585, 632.590, 632.593, 632.595, 632.600, 632.605, and 632.610, to read as follows: 632.580. The definitions set forth in section 632.005 shall apply to sections 632.580 to 632.610. In addition, as used in sections 632.580 to 632.610, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) "Assisted outpatient treatment", court-ordered involuntary outpat.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 632, RSMo, by adding thereto eight new sections relating to assisted outpatient treatment. Section A. Chapter 632, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto eight new sections, to be known as sections 632.580, 632.585, 632.590, 632.593, 632.595, 632.600, 632.605, and 632.610, to read as follows: 632.580. The definitions set forth in section 632.005 shall apply to sections 632.580 to 632.610. In addition, as used in sections 632.580 to 632.610, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) "Assisted outpatient treatment", court-ordered involuntary outpatient mental health care services that are provided by a mental health program under a treatment plan developed and monitored by a master's level mental health professional. Such services may include, but are not limited (b) Medication management; (c) Therapy or counseling; (d) Substance use treatment, if applicable; (e) Crisis intervention services; and (f) Assistance with housing, employment, or other community resources necessary for an individual's stability; (2) "Case manager", a mental health professional employed by a certified community behavioral health clinic who is assigned to a respondent to oversee the EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2088 respondent's compliance with the outpatient …