Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 3497 — PATIENT-DIRECTED CARE AT END OF LIFE

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill establishes the 'Death with Dignity Act' for end-of-life care.

The bill aims to create a legal framework for patient-directed care at the end of life under the 'Death with Dignity Act.' The specifics of the provisions and requirements are not available.

Summary

Establishes the "Death with Dignity Act"

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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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 · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 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

What does HB 3497 do?
Establishes the "Death with Dignity Act"
Who sponsors HB 3497?
HB 3497 is sponsored by 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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