07/20/2026
Promises made - promises kept. Today two of my priority pieces of legislation were signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe.
First on HB 2372 I included the Lyme Disease Eradication Act. This comprehensive piece covers treatment options, insurance coverage for some, protection for practitioners, research, and much more. The similar portion is the Alpha Gal syndrome reporting prong which empowers patients, providers, and the government to work together in order to get a grasp on how widespread AGS has become. Shoutout to State Rep. Matthew Overcast, Esq. for helping championing both of these with me!!!!
Second on SB 878 we included the language sponsored by Missouri State Senator Joe Nicola and myself allowing for over-the-counter of ivermectine and hydroxychloroquine. The only nuance was this will happen once the FDA establishes a simple warning label for informed consent. Big shoutout to Holly Jones For Missouri and Rep Bill Hardwick helping take care of this in the House.
Both measures really are so important to thousands of constituents that have spent years trying to get both of these accomplished