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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill creates University of Missouri rare pediatric disease governance board and annual reporting
Last action · February 5, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health CommitteeSponsor: Kurtis Gregory
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What This Bill Would Do
The University of Missouri must establish a governance board to oversee and report on research projects under SB 1582. The board is required to submit annual public reports to the General Assembly from 2026 through 2029 before the statute expires on June 30, 2030.
Establishes a formal oversight and reporting mechanism for pediatric medical research at state-run facilities, impacting how research progress and funding are communicated to state lawmakers through 2030.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
University of Missouri
The university is required to establish the governance board, appoint specified members, and compile annual reports for the General Assembly.
General Assembly
The General Assembly receives the annual public reports and legislative recommendations from the governance board.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 5, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
- Jan 22, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance35How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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