Missouri HB3434: Creates and modifies provisions related to statewide sexual assault response

What the bill says

From the amended text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS. 3434, 3460 & 2628 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 7325H.03C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 197.135, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to statewide sexual assault response. Section A. Section 197.135, RSMo, is repealed and three new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 191.713, 197.135, and 595.410, to read as follows: 191.713. 1.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. The term "emergency contraception" shall not include any medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to terminate a pregnancy; (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 …

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Sponsors

• Cecelie Williams (R, 111) · primary sponsor
• Mark Boyko (D, 090)

Latest actions

1. April 28, 2026: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
2. April 9, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1
3. April 7, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
4. April 7, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
5. March 31, 2026: Action Postponed (H)
6. March 31, 2026: Executive Session Continued
7. March 24, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
8. March 11, 2026: Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
9. February 26, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
10. February 25, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Votes

• HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (April 9, 2026): 11 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB3434?

HB3434 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Creates and modifies provisions related to statewide sexual assault response.

What is the status of HB3434?

In committee as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H) (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3434?

Cecelie Williams (R, 111), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB3434?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3434&year=2026&code=R