Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 3497 — Establishes the "Death with Dignity Act"

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill establishes the 'Death with Dignity Act' for patient-directed care at the end of life.

This bill introduces the 'Death with Dignity Act,' allowing adults with terminal diseases to request medication to end their lives. It outlines the process for making such a request and establishes patient rights regarding information about treatment options.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 196 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (196)

196 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3497?
HB 3497 is sponsored by Marty Joe Murray (Democratic), Elizabeth Fuchs (Democratic), and Carolyn Caton (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3497?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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