Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3430: Establishes a Sickle Cell Standing Committee within the department of health and senior services
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 191, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a sickle cell standing committee. Section A. Chapter 191, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 191.117, to read as follows: 191.117. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lori Zena Baker Act". 2. There is hereby established in the department of health and senior services a "Sickle Cell Standing Committee" as a subcommittee of the Missouri genetic advisory committee. The committee shall consist of the following members: (1) One member who is a licensed physician with.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 191, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a sickle cell standing committee. Section A. Chapter 191, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 191.117, to read as follows: 191.117. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lori Zena Baker Act". 2. There is hereby established in the department of health and senior services a "Sickle Cell Standing Committee" as a subcommittee of the Missouri genetic advisory committee. The committee shall consist of the following members: (1) One member who is a licensed physician with experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell disease and who shall serve as chair of the committee; (2) One member who has sickle cell disease or is a family member of a person with sickle cell disease; (3) One member with expertise in sickle cell disease research; (4) One member from a leading sickle cell disease organization; (5) One member with expertise in minority health; and (6) One member from each hemoglobinopathy center that contracts with the department. 3. The members of the committee shall be appointed by the director of the department of health and senior services. Members shall serve on the committee without compensation or reimbursement for expenses incurred. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in …
Sponsors
- (D, 026) · primary sponsor