Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2488: Modifies provisions relating to birthing centers
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2488 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE WEBER. 4394H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 197.200 and 197.215, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to birthing centers. Section A. Sections 197.200 and 197.215, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 197.200 and 197.215, to read as follows: 197.200. As used in sections 197.200 to 197.240, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms (2) "Ambulatory surgical center"[,]: (a) Any birthing center; or (b) Any public or private establishment that is operated primarily for the purpose of performing surgical procedures [or primarily for the purpose of performing childbirths,] and [which] that does not provide services or other accommodations for patients to stay more than twenty-three hours within the establishment, provided, however, that nothing in this definition shall be construed to include the offices of dentists currently licensed pursuant to chapter 332; (3) "Birthing center", any public or private establishment that is operated primarily for the purpose of performing childbirths and that does not provide services or other accommodations for patients to stay more than twenty-three hours within the establishment; (4) "Dentist", any person currently licensed to practice dentistry pursuant to chapter 332; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets …
Sponsors
- Weber, Emily (D, 024) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2488?
- HB2488 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to birthing centers.
- What is the status of HB2488?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2488?
- Weber, Emily (D, 024).
- Where is the official record for HB2488?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2488&year=2026&code=R
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