Missouri HB3488: Establishes provisions relating to students at risk of suicide or self-harm

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3488 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS. 7135H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 170.048, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to students at risk of suicide or self-harm. Section A. Section 170.048, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 170.048, to read as follows: 170.048. 1. By July 1, 2018, each district shall adopt a policy for youth suicide awareness and prevention, including plans for how the district will provide for the training and education of its district employees. 2. (1) Each district's policy shall address and include, but not be limited to, the [(2)] (b) Strategies and protocols for helping students at possible risk of suicide; and [(3)] (c) Protocols for responding to a suicide death. (2) By July 1, 2027, the district's policy under subdivision (1) of this subsection shall include protocols for helping students who may be at risk of self-harm. 3. By July 1, 2017, the department of elementary and secondary education shall develop a model policy that districts may adopt. When developing the model policy, the department shall cooperate, consult with, and seek input from organizations that have expertise in youth suicide awareness and prevention. By July 1, 2021, and at least …

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Sponsors

• Cecelie Williams (R, 111) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 27, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 26, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3488?

HB3488 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes provisions relating to students at risk of suicide or self-harm.

What is the status of HB3488?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3488?

Cecelie Williams (R, 111).

Where is the official record for HB3488?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3488&year=2026&code=R