Missouri Revised Statutes

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 404.870 (2026)

Handicapped or disabled, discrimination against not allowed

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  404.870.  Handicapped or disabled, discrimination against not allowed. — Nothing in sections 404.710 to 404.865 shall be construed to authorize, approve or condone discrimination against the handicapped or the disabled in the exercise of the authority of a durable power of attorney for health care.  Decisions based on factors listed in section 404.822 shall not be considered discriminatory.

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(L. 1991 S.B. 148 § 1)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1993–1993 · leading case: Murphy v. Wheeler, 858 S.W.2d 263 (Mo. Ct. App. 1993).
Murphy v. Wheeler, 858 S.W.2d 263 (Mo. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 6× “Section 404.870 RSMo.Supp.1992. [2] For instance, Dr.”
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