Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HJR 188 — MO HEALTHNET

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  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 12, 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

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Proposes a constitutional amendment related to MO HealthNet.

This legislation suggests amending the state constitution concerning MO HealthNet. The specific provisions of the amendment are not detailed as the bill text is not available.

Summary

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to MO HealthNet

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

  • Dirk Deaton · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Dirk Deaton

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

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HJR 188 do?
Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to MO HealthNet
Who sponsors HJR 188?
HJR 188 is sponsored by Dirk Deaton.
What is the current status of HJR 188?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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