Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1886: Establishes the "Designated Health Care Decision-Maker Act", which authorizes certain persons to make health care decisions for certain incapacitated persons

In committee Last action May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Plain-language summary

HB 1886 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "Designated Health Care Decision-Maker Act", which authorizes certain persons to make health care decisions for certain incapacitated persons. Primary sponsor: Dean VanSchoiack (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dean VanSchoiack (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.