Failed Bill: Independent Living Facility Referrals

Missouri Legislative Events

Published January 7th, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

Missouri House Bill HB2463 failed to pass during the 2026 Regular Session. The bill would have created provisions relating to referrals to independent living facilities and long-term care facilities. Sponsored by Rep Phil Amato, the bill was reported 'Do Not Pass' by the House on April 2, 2026, with a vote of 3 ayes to 6 noes.

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What changed

Missouri HB2463 was introduced in December 2025 and progressed through committee hearings in the Health and Mental Health and Rules-Administrative committees. The bill sought to regulate referrals to independent living facilities and long-term care facilities. On April 2, 2026, the House voted 3-6 to report the bill 'Do Not Pass,' effectively halting the legislation.

Since HB2463 did not pass, no new regulatory requirements were established. Healthcare providers and referral organizations operating in Missouri's long-term care sector face no new compliance obligations from this bill. The proposed regulations for facility referrals remain unchanged, and organizations should continue operating under existing Missouri law governing such referrals.

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / Missouri / HB2463 Passed HB2463 House Bill Passed 2026-01-07

Creates provisions relating to referrals to independent living facilities and long-term care facilities

Bill Details

State Missouri

Session 2026 Regular Session

Chamber House

Official Source house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2463&year=20...

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Action History

2026-04-02 H Reported Do Not Pass (H) - AYES: 3 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 2 2026-04-02 H Motion to Do Pass Failed (H) 2026-04-02 H Executive Session Completed (H) 2026-03-26 H Referred: Rules - Administrative(H) 2026-03-12 H HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 2026-03-12 H HCS Voted Do Pass (H) 2026-03-12 H Executive Session Completed (H) 2026-02-26 H Public Hearing Completed (H) 2026-01-22 H Referred: Health and Mental Health(H) 2026-01-08 H Read Second Time (H) 2026-01-07 H Read First Time (H) 2025-12-16 H Prefiled (H)