HB 1794 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions governing liens on property for unpaid bills

HB 1794 changes how tax liens are handled after property sales for unpaid taxes. It transfers authority over tax liens from the state to a city's land reutilization authority, which holds them "in trust" for tax bill owners and taxing authorities. After a foreclosure sale, the new property owner gains full ownership rights (an "absolute estate in fee simple"), and most previous claimants - including creditors, the state, and local governments - lose all rights to reclaim the property or enforce liens. This directly affects property owners facing tax foreclosure, local governments managing reutilization, and creditors with outstanding claims on the property.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
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Jim Murphy
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