Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1672: Establishes provisions relating to the practice of medicine
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1672 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes provisions relating to the practice of medicine. Primary sponsor: Justin Brown (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1672 - This act defines the "practice of medicine" as the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, operation, prescription, recommendation, prevention, cure, dispensing, or surgery for any human injury, disease, pain, deformity, defect, wound, fracture, infirmity, ailment, or physical or mental condition. This act further defines the practice of medicine to include: (1) Evaluating a patient, rendering a medical opinion, or providing testimony for any civil or criminal action; (2) The review, oversight, and rendering of health care decisions by a treating physician; (3) For consulting physicians or specialists who receive referrals, the initial examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and determination of appropriate treatment, which shall not be delegated to any person other than to another consulting physician or specialist; (4) Offering to examine, evaluate, diagnose, treat, operate, prescribe, recommend, prevent, dispense, or perform surgery; (5) Using certain designations as provided in the act indicating or implying that such person is licensed, willing, or able to practice the healing arts; or (6) Offering, conducting, enrolling, performing, or monitoring research involving human subjects unless approved by an institutional review board. Nothing in this act shall prohibit a licensed professional from performing some or all of the activities that may fall within the practice of medicine if the licensed professional is acting within his or her scope of authority, if the physician remains actively involved in the practice of medicine for each patient, and if the physician remains the primary and responsible party, which shall not be delegated to any other person. KATIE O'BRIEN
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
- S First Read