Modifies medical providers' reporting requirements for gunshot and stabbing wounds in Missouri.
The bill modifies provisions for medical providers in Missouri who treat gunshot or stabbing wounds at least one inch deep. It requires these providers to report the incident to local law enforcement, including the patient's name, address, or description if unknown, and details about the wound. Good faith reporting and participation in investigations are protected from civil liability. Emergency rooms must have access to evidentiary collection kits for gunshot and stabbing wounds, developed and distributed by the Department of Public Safety.
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