Missouri HB2670: Modifies provisions relating to public health programs

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2670 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PETERS. 6304H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 192.131, 192.665, 192.667, 192.700, 192.703, 192.707, 192.710, 192.712, 192.714, 192.716, 192.718, 192.723, 192.725, 197.165, 197.293, 197.294, 643.263, and 643.265, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof nine new sections relating to public health. Section A. Sections 192.131, 192.665, 192.667, 192.700, 192.703, 192.707, 192.710, 192.712, 192.714, 192.716, 192.718, 192.723, 192.725, 197.165, 197.293, 197.294, 643.263, and 643.265, RSMo, are repealed and nine new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 192.131, 192.665, 192.667, 192.700, 192.703, 192.714, 197.293, 197.294, and 643.263, to read as follows: 192.131. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) ["Advisory panel", the infection control advisory panel created by section 197.165; (2)] "Antibiogram", a record of the resistance of microbes to various antibiotics; [(3)] (2) "Antimicrobial", the ability of an agent to destroy or prevent the development of pathogenic action of a microorganism; [(4)] (3) "Department", the department of health and senior services. 2. Every laboratory performing culture and sensitivity testing on humans in Missouri shall submit data on health care associated infections to the department in accordance with this section. The data to be reported shall be defined by regulation of the department [after considering the recommendations of the …

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Sponsors

• Tara Peters (R, 122) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. January 5, 2026: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB2670?

HB2670 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to public health programs.

What is the status of HB2670?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2670?

Tara Peters (R, 122).

Where is the official record for HB2670?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2670&year=2026&code=R