HB 489 -- Residential Care Facilities

Sponsor:  Parker

This bill allows persons entitled to a hearing because of denial
or revocation of a residential care facility license and persons
entitled to a hearing because of denial of a claim for medical
assistance or reimbursement pursuant to chapter 208, RSMo., to
bring the action in the circuit court of the county where they
reside, where the facility is located, or Cole County.  Under
current law, the hearing must be before the Administrative
Hearing Commission.