Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1498: Establishes the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1498 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights. Primary sponsor: Angela Mosley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 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 1498 - This act establishes the "Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights", which includes the right to understand diagnoses and be informed about treatment options, to transparent and timely processes to contract with treatment specialists and testing, to medical treatments for pain management, and to relevant clinical trials and medical research. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall make the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights readily available online. This act is identical to SB 263 (2025) and SB 1403 (2024). SARAH HASKINS
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Mosley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled