Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2943: Establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to allow members of the Missouri National Guard to receive living donor medical orders
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 41, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to living donor medical orders for members of the Missouri National Guard. Section A. Chapter 41, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 41.1030, to read as follows: 41.1030. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Living donation period", the period in which a member who chooses to become a living organ donor completes all phases of the living donor process deemed medically necessary for a successful living donation including, but not limited to, the testing, surgical, and re.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 41, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to living donor medical orders for members of the Missouri National Guard. Section A. Chapter 41, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 41.1030, to read as follows: 41.1030. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Living donation period", the period in which a member who chooses to become a living organ donor completes all phases of the living donor process deemed medically necessary for a successful living donation including, but not limited to, the testing, surgical, and recovery phases; (3) "Member", a member of the Missouri National Guard; (4) "Program", the Missouri guaranteed inclusive voluntary exceptional service (MO GIVES) program established in subsection 2 of this section. 2. Subject to appropriation, the department shall establish a program for members who choose to become living organ donors to receive living donor medical orders for purposes of remaining on paid status during the living donation period, to be known as the "Missouri Guaranteed Inclusive Voluntary Exceptional Service (MO GIVES) Program". 3. Any member seeking to become a living organ donor may apply to participate in the program. The department shall approve a member's participation in the program if sufficient funds are available and the member: EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed …