Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3330: Creates provisions relating to nutrition prescriptions issued by licensed health care providers
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 191, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to nutrition prescriptions. Section A. Chapter 191, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 191.849, to read as follows: 191.849. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Eligible foods", whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables that are grown or produced in this state; (2) "Eligible producer", a producer and (b) Meets standards established by rule of the department of health and senior services; (3) "Licensed health care provider", a physician, advanced practice register.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 191, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to nutrition prescriptions. Section A. Chapter 191, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 191.849, to read as follows: 191.849. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Eligible foods", whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables that are grown or produced in this state; (2) "Eligible producer", a producer and (b) Meets standards established by rule of the department of health and senior services; (3) "Licensed health care provider", a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or dietitian or nutritionist licensed to provide services in this state; (4) "Nutrition prescription", a written or electronic recommendation issued by a licensed health care provider for consumption of specific categories of food; (5) "Participation": (a) For licensed health care providers, issuing a nutrition prescription; (b) For patients, receiving and filling a nutrition prescription; and (c) For producers or nonprofit programs, providing foods for the fulfillment of nutrition prescriptions; 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 3330 (6) "Producer", a farmer or food producer. 2. Licensed health care providers may issue nutrition prescriptions …