HB2740 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes a Pediatric Disease Task Force.

What is the status of HB2740?

In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Placed on Informal Calendar (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2740?

Michael Steinmeyer (R, 020), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2740?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2740&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB2740: Establishes a Pediatric Disease Task Force

Q: What does HB2740 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the pediatric disease task force. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.690, to read as follows: 173.690. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Genetic disease", any disease, disorder, or condition caused in whole or in part by genetic variation, mutation, or inherited genetic traits; (2) "Pediatric disease", any disease, disorder, or condition that primarily affects individuals under eighteen years of age; (3) "Rare pediatric disease".

Status: In committee, May 7, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the pediatric disease task force. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.690, to read as follows: 173.690. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Genetic disease", any disease, disorder, or condition caused in whole or in part by genetic variation, mutation, or inherited genetic traits; (2) "Pediatric disease", any disease, disorder, or condition that primarily affects individuals under eighteen years of age; (3) "Rare pediatric disease".

From the engrossed text:

To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the pediatric disease task force. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.690, to read as follows: 173.690. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Genetic disease", any disease, disorder, or condition caused in whole or in part by genetic variation, mutation, or inherited genetic traits; (2) "Pediatric disease", any disease, disorder, or condition that primarily affects individuals under eighteen years of age; (3) "Rare pediatric disease", a life-threatening or chronically debilitating disease that affects fewer than two hundred thousand individuals under eighteen years of age in the United States. 2. There is hereby established within the department of higher education and workforce development the "Pediatric Disease Task Force". 3. The task force shall consist of the following members: (1) The director of the department of higher education and workforce development or his or her designee; (2) The director of the department of health and senior services or his or her designee; (3) Four members shall be from the general assembly composed of the following: 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 …

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