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SB 1759

SB 1759 - Mental Health & Health and Senior Services MENTAL HEALTH . Governor Senate GR $1,726,453,609 $1,763,799,966 FEDERAL 2,542,385,896 2,610,374,068 OTHER 137,122,502 137,122,502 . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $4,405,962,007 $4,511,296,536 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ _____________ TOTAL HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES . Governor Senate GR $ 613,253,470 $ 613,253,470 FEDERAL 1,529,544,817 1,524,288,100 OTHER 84,236,059 84,236,059 . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $2,227,034,346 $2,221,777,629 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ _____________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lincoln Hough

Missouri bill appropriates state funds for mental health, health services, and healthcare facility oversight agencies' operations and programs.

Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1759

Legislative bill overview

SB 1759 is a budget appropriation bill that allocates state funds to three Missouri agencies: the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee. The bill covers operational expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions for these agencies during the specified fiscal period.

Why is this important

These agencies oversee mental health services, healthcare delivery, nursing homes, hospitals, and public health programs affecting millions of Missouri residents. The appropriation amounts determine what services can be provided, which populations receive funding, and whether existing programs expand or contract. Budget decisions directly impact access to mental health treatment, senior care, and healthcare facility oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding levels: Specific dollar amounts allocated to each agency or program may be insufficient or contentious depending on constituency needs and competing budget priorities
  • Grant distributions: How money is distributed among mental health services, healthcare facilities, and regions could disadvantage rural or underserved urban areas
  • Refunds and reversions: Whether funds can be carried forward or must revert to the general fund affects agencies' long-term planning and emergency response capacity

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

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