The proposed bill, known as the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2026," seeks to amend chapter 376 of Missouri's Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 376.1593, which outlines specific restrictions on health benefit plans regarding organ transplants. The bill defines key terms such as "health benefit plan" and "health carrier," ensuring that these definitions encompass programs like MO HealthNet and the state children's health insurance program, as well as Medicaid managed care organizations. Under the new provisions, health carriers and health benefit plans are prohibited from covering human organ transplants or post-transplant care if the transplant is performed in the People's Republic of China or if the organ was procured through sale or donation originating from that country. This legislation aims to address concerns related to organ harvesting practices in China and to ensure ethical standards in organ transplantation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4722H.01): 376.1593