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.
| Regulation | Summary | Draft Language | Fiscal Note(s) | Deadline for Comments | Comments |
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| 19 CSR 20-40.010 | This 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, 2026 | Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed rule with the Department of Health and Senior Services, Attn: Office on Women’s Health, SAFEvT Network, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or via email to SAFEvT@health.mo.gov. |