Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2673: Creates provisions relating to wellness checks for at-risk veterans
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to wellness checks for at-risk veterans. Section A. Chapter 42, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 42.024, to read as follows: 42.024. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the "Veterans Well-Being and Resource Outreach Act". 2. The department of mental health shall develop and implement an initiative to encourage local veterans' organizations and veterans' support organizations to establish programs that provide wellness checks for at-risk veterans descr.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to wellness checks for at-risk veterans. Section A. Chapter 42, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 42.024, to read as follows: 42.024. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the "Veterans Well-Being and Resource Outreach Act". 2. The department of mental health shall develop and implement an initiative to encourage local veterans' organizations and veterans' support organizations to establish programs that provide wellness checks for at-risk veterans described in this section. 3. A local veterans' organization or veterans' support organization that elects to establish a wellness-check program under this section shall identify veterans at risk of experiencing isolation, homelessness, or mental health issues and invite them to participate in the program. The program shall use noninvasive methods to make initial contact with potentially at-risk veterans. 4. The program shall provide a wellness check twice each month on each veteran participating in the program. 5. Each wellness check shall be conducted by a veteran or by a person who has received training on the medical, mental health, housing, and vocational needs of veterans. 6. The person who conducts the wellness check shall communicate in real time with the veteran participant, either in person or …