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

HB 3401 — Creates provisions relating to workplace violence prevention in health care settings

Last action — Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 54% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 3401 removes the specific mention of "assaulting a professional with any bodily fluid" from the warning sign and replaces it with a more general warning about "assaulting a professional." This change broadens the scope of the warning, emphasizing that any form of assault against professionals is a serious crime. This matters because it strengthens the message and potentially enhances the legal repercussions for any type of assault, thereby aiming to better protect professionals in their work environments.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
3401 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PHELPS.
3401 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 7076H.03C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapters 191 and 197, RSMo, by adding thereto six new sections relating to workplace violence prevention in health care settings.
7076H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapters 191 and 197, RSMo, by adding thereto six new sections relating to workplace violence prevention in health care settings.
HB 3401 2 (3) One facility employee who provides security services for the facility, if any and if practicable.
HCS HB 3401 2 (3) One facility employee who provides security services for the facility, if any and if practicable.
and HB 3401 3 (10) Require the facility to adjust patient care assignments, to the extent practicable, to prevent a health care professional or employee of the facility from treating or providing services to a patient who has intentionally physically abused or threatened the health care professional or employee.
and HCS HB 3401 3 (10) Require the facility to adjust patient care assignments, to the extent practicable, to prevent a health care professional or employee of the facility from treating or providing services to a patient who has intentionally physically abused or threatened the health care professional or employee.
Each hospital shall display in a prominent place within the waiting rooms of the emergency department and the labor and delivery department a printed HB 3401 4 sign with the following text in all capita"WARNING:
Each hospital shall display in a prominent place within the waiting rooms of the emergency department and the labor and delivery department a printed HCS HB 3401 4 sign with the following text in all capit"WARNING:
ASSAULTING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES, INCLUDING STRIKING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WITH ANY BODILY FLUID, IS A SERIOUS CRIME AND WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.".
ASSAULTING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES, INCLUDING STRIKING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, IS A SERIOUS CRIME AND WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.".
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Action History

  1. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  2. Voted Do Pass (H)

  3. Executive Session Completed (H)

  4. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  5. HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  6. HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  7. Executive Session Completed (H)

  8. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  9. Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)

  10. Read Second Time (H)

  11. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3401?
HB 3401 is sponsored by Marty Joe Murray (Democratic) and Brandon Phelps (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3401?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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