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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1306: Creates a health advocate program in the Department of Health and Senior 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 1306 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates a health advocate program in the Department of Health and Senior Services. Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 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 1306 - This act requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to establish a health advocate program for eligible pregnant patients who request a health advocate for the duration of their pregnancy in order to navigate the health care system and communicate with the health care professionals providing health care to the patient. The health advocate shall assess the needs of the patient, prepare a birthing plan, be present in the birthing room or on call during the birthing process, advocate for the patient, and document any conflict between the patient, health care professionals, and the patient's family members. The Department shall raise awareness about the program as described in the act. Finally, this act creates the "Health Advocate Program Fund". This act is identical to SB 376 (2025) and substantially similar to SB 1240 (2024), SB 715 (2023), and HB 1234 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Barbara WashingtonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9

“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