Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1562: Authorizes a telecommunications surcharge for crisis services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1562 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes a telecommunications surcharge for crisis services. Primary sponsor: Patty Lewis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1562 - This act requires dealers of mobile telecommunications services to collect a charge of $0.65 for each retail transaction involving wireless telecommunication devices or services for the purpose of the Department of Mental Health's operating of crisis and open access services, as such terms are defined in the act. All such charges shall be imposed and remitted with the dealers sales tax remittance to the Department of Revenue. This act is identical to HB 2763 (2026) and HB 3098 (2026). JOSH NORBERG
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
- Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
- Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
- S First Read