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HB 2664

Establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to allow members of the Missouri National Guard to receive living donor medical orders

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Will Jobe and 1 co-sponsor

Creates MO GIVES Program allowing Missouri National Guard members to donate organs as living donors while maintaining military service status.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2664

Legislative bill overview

HB 2664 establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to enable Missouri National Guard members to receive medical orders allowing them to serve as living organ donors. The bill creates a formal framework for Guard members to participate in organ donation while maintaining their military service status and potentially receiving certain protections or benefits related to this medical procedure.

Why is this important

Living organ donation is a critical need in the U.S., with over 90,000 people on transplant waiting lists. By formally recognizing and potentially facilitating donation among National Guard members, the state could increase the organ donor pool while also supporting service members' ability to make this charitable medical decision without jeopardizing their military careers or readiness status.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical readiness concerns: Questions about whether living donors can maintain full military physical readiness requirements post-donation, particularly for combat or physically demanding roles
  • Liability and benefits: Uncertainty about who bears responsibility for long-term health complications from organ donation and whether donors receive ongoing medical coverage
  • Recruitment and retention: Concerns that explicitly encouraging donation could affect military recruitment messaging or create perceived pressure on service members in a hierarchical organization

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

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