Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2489: Requires organizations that provide pregnancy-related services to provide medically accurate information regarding reproductive health options in order to receive state funding
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 188, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to reproductive health care services. Section A. Chapter 188, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 188.345, to read as follows: 188.345. 1. For purposes of this section, the term "medically accurate and unbiased information" means information that is: (1) Verified or supported by the weight of medical research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods; (2) Recognized as correct and objective by leading medical organizations with relevant expertise or government agencies.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 188, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to reproductive health care services. Section A. Chapter 188, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 188.345, to read as follows: 188.345. 1. For purposes of this section, the term "medically accurate and unbiased information" means information that is: (1) Verified or supported by the weight of medical research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods; (2) Recognized as correct and objective by leading medical organizations with relevant expertise or government agencies, such as (b) American Academy of Pediatrics; (c) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; (d) American College of Physicians; (e) American Medical Association; (f) American Psychological Association; (g) American Public Health Association; (h) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (i) Food and Drug Administration; (j) National Cancer Institute; or (k) National Institutes of Health; or EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2489 (3) Recommended by or affirmed in the medical practice guidelines of a nationally recognized accrediting organization, such as (b) National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA); (c) American Accreditation HealthCare Commission or Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (AAHC/URAC); or …