Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1536: 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 April 8, 2026: SCS Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee (6661S.02C)

Plain-language summary

SB 1536 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 12, 2026. 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: Rusty Black (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): SCS Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee (6661S.02C).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Black (Republican).