SB 664 - This act establishes the "Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Act". The act creates the "Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Fund", which will reimburse eligible facilities that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, and be used to conduct studies on the use of alternative therapies for such conditions. The act specifies the eligibility criteria and requirements for veterans, facilities, and health care practitioners for reimbursement. The veteran shall not be charged by the facility for the cost of the therapy.

The Missouri Veterans' Commission shall compile an annual report with data about the treatment of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its effectiveness, as set forth in the act. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall award funds to entities to study the use of alternative therapies to treat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and brain injuries and shall annually submit a report to the Governor by January 30 containing findings and recommendations relating to this act.

This act is identical to HB 262 (2025) and substantially similar to provisions of SS/HB 1713 (2024), HB 2215 (2024), and HCS/HB 1490 (2024).

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2619S.01): 191.2600, 191.2605, 191.2610, 191.2615, 191.2620, 191.2625, 191.2630

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 664
Sponsor: Brattin
Hearing Date: 4/2/2025


COMMITTEE: Veterans and Military Affairs

CHAIRMAN: Moon

DATE REFERRED: 3/24/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 3/25/2025



STAFF:
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Jeff Mark
Katie O'Brien
Luke Schrandt


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
Paul Krichhoff - Missouri Veterans Commission


WITNESSES FOR:
Brandon Bates
Arnie Dienoff
Thadd Grimm
Blake Richardson - Help our Heroes
Robert Beckman - Treat NOW
Dale Lutzen
Justin Andes
Eapen Thampy - Treat NOW


WITNESSES AGAINST: