HB 697 -- Dispensing Medication During Emergencies Sponsor: Cooper This bill adds state and political subdivision employees to the term "volunteer" as it relates to persons who can dispense medications for the Department of Health and Senior Services during emergencies. If the employee is not a health care professional and is not otherwise covered by the State Legal Expense Fund, the individual will be considered an unpaid employee and will be covered by the fund.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives