Missouri HB2935: Creates provisions relating to staffing requirements for emergency departments in hospitals

What the bill says

To amend chapter 197, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to hospitals with emergency departments. Section A. Chapter 197, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 197.062, to read as follows: 197.062. A hospital with an emergency department shall have at least one 2 physician on site and on duty who is responsible for the emergency department at all 3 times the emergency department is open. ✔ 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-f.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 197, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to hospitals with emergency departments. Section A. Chapter 197, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 197.062, to read as follows: 197.062. A hospital with an emergency department shall have at least one 2 physician on site and on duty who is responsible for the emergency department at all 3 times the emergency department is open. ✔ 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.

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Sponsors

• Christ, Brad (R, 096) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 14, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 13, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

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