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SB 1134

SB 1134 - Under this act, each health care facility shall prominently display a printed sign, in all capital letters, warning that assaulting a health care professional is a serious crime which may be punishable as a class A misdemeanor. This act is identical to SB 791 (2025) and substantially similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026), SS/SCS/SB 841 (2026), HCS/HB 1213 (2025), HCS/SB 1019 (2026), SB 1775 (2026), and HCS/SB 943 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

2026 Regular Session

Missouri SB 1134 requires health care facilities to display mandated signage, though specific sign requirements and content remain unspecified in available information.

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1134

Legislative bill overview

SB 1134 mandates that health care facilities display specific signage, though the bill text does not detail which signs or what content they must display based on the available information. The measure was prefiled in December 2025 and represents a regulatory requirement for Missouri health care providers.

Why is this important

Signage requirements in health care facilities can affect patient communication, legal compliance, and operational costs. Depending on the sign content, this could relate to patient rights notification, safety protocols, billing disclosures, or other regulatory notices that facilities must make visible to the public.

Potential points of contention

  • Ambiguity on requirements: Without seeing the actual bill text, it's unclear what specific signs are mandated, their size, placement, language requirements, or frequency of updates
  • Cost and compliance burden: Health care facilities may object to implementation costs, particularly smaller providers, and challenges in maintaining signage across multiple locations
  • Scope and purpose: The bill's intent remains unspecified—whether it addresses patient rights, infection control, billing practices, or other matters significantly affects stakeholder positions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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