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Missouri
CURRENT STATUS: Considering DWD
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- Share your story. If you are living with a terminal illness, lost someone you love, or believe deeply in personal autonomy and dignity at the end of life, your voice matters.
- Learn how you can advocate for Death with Dignity in Missouri.
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Missouri
Timeline of Death with Dignity in Missouri
2026
2026
Bills Do Not Advance
The Missouri House introduces the Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB2188), and the Death with Dignity Act (H3497). Both bills receive a second reading in the House.
HB2188/H3497 do not meet crossover deadlines, and do not advance.
2025
2025
Bill Does Not Advance
In January, the Missouri House introduces the Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB453) and the bill is read for the first and second time.
The session ends and the bill does not advance.
2024
2024
Bill Does Not Advance
In January, Missouri introduces the Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB1903), and the bill is read for the first and second time. HB1903 is referred to the House General Laws Committee. The session ends and the bill does not advance.
2018
2018
Bill Does Not Pass
The Missouri Death with Dignity Act (HB1790) is introduced and referred to the Health and Mental Health Policy Committee. The session ends and the bill does not pass.
