Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1499
Creates the "Food is Medicine Act"
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Angela Mosley (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1499 - This act creates the "Food is Medicine Act". Under this act, the Department of Social Services shall submit a waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a "Food is Medicine" program. The program shall be designed to improve health outcomes for MO HealthNet participants with nutrition-related chronic diseases through nutrition services and to reduce the need for medical care for those participants. Covered nutrition services may include case management, nutrition counseling, meals or pantry stocking, nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions. When feasible, the MO HealthNet Division shall prioritize the inclusion of community-based organizations and local growers to support the purchase of locally grown food in nutrition prescription.
This act is identical to SB 1075 (2026), substantially similar to SCS/HCS/HB 2355 (2026), and similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026)
SARAH HASKINS
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 6, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Cancelled S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee - Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Re-referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee - Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Cancelled S Families, Seniors and Health Committee - Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee