HB 1740 -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sponsor: Storch This bill allows licensed physicians to use expedited partner therapy under certain conditions by dispensing and prescribing medications for partners of persons diagnosed with certain sexually transmitted diseases even when there is no existing physician/patient relationship. Immunity from civil liability is given to any physician using expedited partner therapy unless the action is negligent, reckless, in bad faith, or malicious.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives