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Abortion, insulin prices and period products: Here are the Missouri health bills to watch in 2025


Published on 2024-12-17 08:20:41 - MSN
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  • Missouri lawmakers will return to Jefferson City in January ready to launch on dozens of health-related bills, including an effort to chip away at abortion rights approved last month by voters, limit how recipients can use government food assistance cards and eliminate the state sales tax on food.

The article from MSN discusses several key health-related bills that Missouri lawmakers are expected to address in the 2025 legislative session. These include a bill aimed at reducing insulin prices by capping out-of-pocket costs for a 30-day supply at $35, which has already passed the House but faces opposition in the Senate. Another significant issue is the potential legalization of over-the-counter birth control, with a bill proposing to allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives. Additionally, there's a focus on abortion-related legislation, with efforts to further restrict access, including a bill that would criminalize out-of-state travel for abortions. Other bills include measures to provide free menstrual products in public schools, expand postpartum Medicaid coverage, and address the state's maternal mortality rates. These bills reflect a broad spectrum of health policy issues, from reproductive rights to healthcare affordability and access.

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