SB 664 - Brattin, Rick
Establishes the "Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Act"
Bill Details
Sponsor
Brattin, Rick
LR Number
2619S.01I
Title
SB 664
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 664 - This act establishes the "Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Act". The act creates the "Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Fund", which will reimburse eligible facilities that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, and be used to conduct studies on the use of alternative therapies for such conditions. The act specifies the eligibility criteria and requirements for veterans, facilities, and health care practitioners for reimbursement. The veteran shall not be charged by the facility for the cost of the therapy.
The Missouri Veterans' Commission shall compile an annual report with data about the treatment of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its effectiveness, as set forth in the act. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall award funds to entities to study the use of alternative therapies to treat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and brain injuries and shall annually submit a report to the Governor by January 30 containing findings and recommendations relating to this act.
This act is substantially similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed HB 262 (2025), SS/HB 1713 (2024), HB 2215 (2024), and HCS/HB 1490 (2024).
SARAH HASKINS