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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1037: Modifies provisions relating to public health services

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1037 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to public health services. Primary sponsor: Doug Beck (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SB 1037 - This act authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to contract with a designated Missouri affiliate of the National Network of Public Health Institutes, or a similar or successor entity, in order to assist in carrying out its duties to promote the health and well-being of Missouri residents. Such contracts may include efforts to assist in the delivery of health services throughout the state and the administration of grant funds and related programs. The Department and the designated affiliate shall provide a report to the General Assembly as specified in the act. This act is identical to SB 549 (2025) and substantially similar to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 841 (2026) and SB 1525 (2026). SARAH HASKINS

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Doug BeckPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
  2. S First Read
  3. Prefiled

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source