The Missouri General Assembly may have adjourned with a historically low number of bills passed—but several new laws will have lasting implications for the health care industry.
In the first article of our legislative recap series, attorney Victoria R. Cheyne outlines key takeaways from the 2025 session, including:
- Proposed constitutional changes affecting reproductive health and gender-affirming care
- Expanded testing requirements during pregnancy
- A broader scope and flexibility for telehealth services
- New patient access rights to emergency care records
- Enhanced background checks and streamlined licensure for health care professionals
- Education and training incentives for social workers, EMTs, CNAs, and others
This is the first in a series of updates from Lashly & Baer, P.C. exploring how Missouri’s legislative changes affect providers, patients, and the broader health care system. Other pertinent bills passed during the legislative session, and a recap of the special legislative session, will be addressed in the next article in this series.
If you have any questions about how this may affect your practice, please do not hesitate to reach out to attorney Victoria R. Cheyne, or any member of Lashly & Baer’s Health Care Advisory Team.