Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1855: Creates provisions relating to disease surveillance conducted by the department of health and senior services
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Plain-language summary
HB 1855 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates provisions relating to disease surveillance conducted by the department of health and senior services. Primary sponsor: Matthew Overcast (Republican). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Placed on Informal Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Overcast | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 155 |
| John Black | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Mark Boyko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Carolyn Caton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Bennie Cook | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 143 |
| Jeff Hales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Stephanie Hein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| John Hewkin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| George Hruza | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Ann Kelley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Cathy Loy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 163 |
| Ian Mackey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marty Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Tara Peters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Bruce Sassmann | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Brian Seitz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
| Rudy Veit | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Jeff Vernetti | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Terri Violet | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on Informal Calendar
- Reported Do Pass (S)
- Voted Do Pass (S)
- Executive Session Held (S)
- Referred: Fiscal Oversight(S)
- Reported Do Pass (S)
- Voted Do Pass (S)
- Executive Session Held (S)
- Public Hearing Held (S)
- Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m., SCR 1 - 1st Floor
- Second read and referred: Families, Seniors and Health(S)
- Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
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