Missouri HB3278: Modifies provisions relating to the disclosure of records for the protection of vulnerable adults

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3278 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE LAUBINGER. 7057H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 192.2400 and 192.2435, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the disclosure of records for the protection of vulnerable adults, with penalty provisions. Section A. Sections 192.2400 and 192.2435, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 192.2400 and 192.2435, to read as follows: 192.2400. As used in sections 192.2400 to 192.2505, the following terms mean: (1) "Abuse", the infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional injury or harm including financial exploitation by any person, firm, or corporation and bullying; (2) "Bullying", intimidation or harassment that causes a reasonable person to fear for his or her physical safety or property and may consist of physical actions including gestures; cyberbullying; oral, electronic, or written communication; and any threat of retaliation for reporting of such acts; (3) "Court", the circuit court; (4) "Department", the department of health and senior services; (5) "Director", director of the department of health and senior services or his or her designees; (6) "Eligible adult", a person sixty years of age or older who is unable to protect his or her own interests or adequately perform or obtain services which are necessary to meet …

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Sponsors

• Becky Laubinger (R, 117) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 16, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
2. April 16, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
3. April 16, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. April 2, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
5. March 25, 2026: Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
6. February 12, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
7. February 11, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 16, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB3278?

HB3278 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the disclosure of records for the protection of vulnerable adults.

What is the status of HB3278?

In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3278?

Becky Laubinger (R, 117).

Where is the official record for HB3278?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3278&year=2026&code=R