HB 956 -- Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Sponsor:  Cooper (155)

This bill changes the laws regarding public health emergency
preparedness.  The bill:

(1)  Allows the Governor, in a state of emergency, to waive or
suspend administrative rules that would hinder or delay the
ability of the Department of Health and Senior Services to
respond to the emergency;

(2)  Specifies that the department can recruit, train, and accept
the services of citizen volunteers to dispense medication; and

(3)  Requires the department to provide volunteers with access to
professional staff for training and oversight, develop written
rules, and make sure volunteers understand their
responsibilities.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:21 am