Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2628: Modifies provisions relating to examinations and medical care for victims of sexual assault
Status: In committee, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2628 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ZIMMERMANN. 6311H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 197.135 and 595.220, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to victims of sexual assault. Section A. Sections 197.135 and 595.220, RSMo, are repealed and three new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 191.713, 197.135, and 595.220, to read as follows: 191.713. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act". 2. As used in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) "Emergency care to sexual assault victims", medical examinations, procedures, or services provided at a hospital or health care facility to a sexual assault victim following an alleged sexual assault; (2) "Emergency contraception", any drug or device approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that prevents pregnancy after sexual intercourse; (3) "Health care facility", any urgent care center or facility that offers treatment for patients during normal business, after business, or weekend hours and that is affiliated with a licensed hospital; (4) "Sexual assault", includes rape in the first degree, as described in section 566.030; rape in the second degree, as described in section 566.031; statutory rape in the first degree and …
Sponsors
- Jaclyn Zimmermann (D, 098) · primary sponsor
- Steinmetz, Connie (D, 087)
Latest actions
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Action Postponed (H)
- : Executive Session Continued
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Votes
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (April 9, 2026): 11 yea, 4 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2628?
- HB2628 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to examinations and medical care for victims of sexual assault.
- What is the status of HB2628?
- In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1 (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2628?
- Jaclyn Zimmermann (D, 098), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2628?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2628&year=2026&code=R
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