Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3170: Creates provisions relating to the powers of the curators of the University of Missouri in the health care industry
Status: In committee, March 12, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 172, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the powers of the curators of the University of Missouri. Section A. Chapter 172, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 172.975, to read as follows: 172.975. 1. In exercising the powers granted under section 172.020 and other powers granted by statute or the Constitution of Missouri, the curators of the University of Missouri are hereby authorized and empowered to acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation o.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 172, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the powers of the curators of the University of Missouri. Section A. Chapter 172, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 172.975, to read as follows: 172.975. 1. In exercising the powers granted under section 172.020 and other powers granted by statute or the Constitution of Missouri, the curators of the University of Missouri are hereby authorized and empowered to acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation of hospital, medical, or other health care facilities or providers located within the twentyfive county area described in subsection 3 of this section in accordance with agreements entered into by the curators of the University of Missouri and third parties, including but not limited to through the acquisition of entities engaged in the provision of health care services or the acquisition of assets of such entities, regardless of the competitive consequences of these activities. Nothing in this section requires any entity to enter into an agreement with the curators of the University of Missouri. 2. The state finds that the benefits of the university engaging in the activities described in this section outweigh any adverse impact on competition, and the state affirmatively …