Pre-Rulemaking – Stakeholder Feedback

These following documents are in draft form and have not been approved by the department to begin the formal rulemaking process to establish a new rule or amend an existing rule. The purpose of providing these drafts to the public, and seeking feedback, is to obtain feedback and work with stakeholders in a collaborative way to increase our understanding of potential impacts, provide clarity regarding the intended objective and work to resolve issues prior to the formal rulemaking process.

RegulationSummaryDraft LanguageFiscal Note(s)Deadline for CommentsComments
19 CSR 20-40.010This rule is with regards to how forensic examinations are to be conducted, including the training that is necessary to provide a forensic examination. This rule lays out the requirements for each hospital to provide SAFEs except for those which are specifically excluded due to their “specialty hospital” status, the reporting requirements of hospitals with regards to provided examinations, and the SAFEvT Network provided by the Department including the expectations of Hub Sites and Satellite Sites utilizing the Department’s SAFEvT Network. Aug. 7, 2026SAFEvT Network, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or via email to SAFEvT@health.mo.gov.
19 CSR 40-6.010 This rule is being proposed for rescission as the rule is obsolete. 

Proposed rescission language

Not applicable 

Aug. 18, 2026Division of Community and Public Health, Megan Hammann, Program Manager, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570; or via email to Megan.Hammann@health.mo.gov; or via fax at 573-526-6946. 
Section 210.950 RSMoThis rule is being proposed in order to provide the matching funds that were created by 210.950 for the installation of newborn safety incubators.Proposed Rule Language

Public Fiscal Note

Private Fiscal Note

Aug. 31, 2026Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Jami Kiesling, Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Community and Public Health, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or via email at Jami.Kiesling@health.mo.gov.