Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1920: Creates provisions relating to workplace security for health care professionals
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 192 and 197, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to workplace security for health care professionals. Section A. Chapters 192 and 197, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 192.918 and 197.752, to read as follows: 192.918. The department of health and senior services shall implement an education and awareness program to promote respect for health care professionals and educate the public on the legal consequences of assaulting health care professionals. 197.752. 1. A hospital may receive reimbursement from the state for mo.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapters 192 and 197, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to workplace security for health care professionals. Section A. Chapters 192 and 197, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 192.918 and 197.752, to read as follows: 192.918. The department of health and senior services shall implement an education and awareness program to promote respect for health care professionals and educate the public on the legal consequences of assaulting health care professionals. 197.752. 1. A hospital may receive reimbursement from the state for moneys spent on new physical property, or on new technology compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act, that enhances the physical security of the hospital during the two years following the effective date of this section. 2. A hospital may receive reimbursement from the state for new payroll costs for any security personnel the hospital may employ to provide security for the hospital during the three years following the effective date of this section. 3. Reimbursement from the state under this section shall be subject to appropriations. 4. (1) There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Hospital Security Fund", which shall consist of moneys appropriated to it by the general assembly and any gifts, contributions, grants, or bequests received from federal, private, or other …