Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2275: Adds penalties for violations of provisions relating to compassionate care visits in health care facilities
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2275 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE LEWIS. 5084H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 191.1400, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to compassionate care visits in health care facilities, with penalty provisions. Section A. Section 191.1400, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 191.1400, to read as follows: 191.1400. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Compassionate Care Visitation Act" and the "No Patient Left Alone Act". 2. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Compassionate care visitor", a patient's or resident's friend, family member, or other person requested by the patient or resident for the purpose of a compassionate care visit; (2) "Compassionate care visit", a visit necessary to meet the physical or mental needs of the patient or resident, including, but not limited to: (a) For end-of-life situations, including making decisions regarding end-of-life care during in-person contact or communication with the compassionate care visitor; (b) For adjustment support or communication support, including, but not limited to, assistance with hearing and speaking; (c) For emotional support; (d) For physical support after eating or drinking issues, including weight loss or dehydration; or (e) For social support; (3) "Health care facility", …
Sponsors
- Ed Lewis (R, 006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2275?
- HB2275 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Adds penalties for violations of provisions relating to compassionate care visits in health care facilities.
- What is the status of HB2275?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2275?
- Ed Lewis (R, 006).
- Where is the official record for HB2275?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2275&year=2026&code=R
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