HB 1956 requires most sellers of firearm ammunition in Missouri to obtain a license from the Secretary of State by December 31, 2026, for sales after that date, with exceptions for hunting clubs, non-profit organizations conducting events, target shooting facilities, and individuals selling limited quantities (up to 250 rounds annually). The Secretary of State will establish eligibility criteria (requiring sellers not to be prohibited by law from possessing firearms) and process applications starting September 1, 2026, with licenses valid for one year. Licensed sellers must also ensure employees handling ammunition are not prohibited from possessing firearms, and violations constitute a class D misdemeanor per sale. This bill directly affects most ammunition retailers and sellers, excluding specific hunting, recreational, and small-scale transactions.
HB 1933 prohibits Missouri employers from firing, refusing to hire, or disadvantaging employees based on their credit history or credit score, unless the credit information is directly related to the job duties or business operations. The law directly affects employees who might face employment decisions based on credit checks and employers who currently use credit history for hiring or termination. It creates a clear exception allowing credit checks only when they are materially relevant to the position (e.g., financial roles). This bill amends Missouri’s employment law to ban non-job-related credit discrimination.
HB 1943, titled "The Real Property Fraud Prevention Act," requires county recorders of deeds to notify property owners when a general warranty deed or quitclaim deed affecting their property is submitted for recording. Recorders must delay recording for five business days to send notifications via phone, email, text, or mail to property owners listed in tax records. Property owners can confirm a deed's legitimacy to bypass the delay, or report fraud to trigger a two-day court review period. Exceptions allow immediate recording for deeds submitted by licensed real estate brokers or reviewed by licensed title companies providing title insurance.
HB 1942 requires Missouri health insurance plans sold or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, to cover one annual whole-body skin exam for suspicious lesions without any cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles). This applies to all standard health benefit plans issued in Missouri, directly affecting insured Missourians seeking preventive skin cancer screenings. The bill mandates coverage using standard medical codes for the exam and prohibits insurers from charging patients for this specific service. It excludes supplemental policies like Medicare supplements and short-term plans from this requirement.
HB 1955 (Missouri House Bill 1955) changes how civil lawsuits against police officers for violating constitutional rights are handled. It removes qualified immunity as a defense for officers who act under color of law, requires courts to award attorney fees to winning plaintiffs, and mandates that an officer's employer must cover most legal costs (except if the officer acted in bad faith or was convicted of a crime). The law also sets a two-year deadline for filing such lawsuits. This directly affects peace officers, their employers, and individuals seeking legal remedies for alleged police misconduct.
HB 1932 requires Missouri employers to provide employees with a 30-minute meal break during each 8-hour work shift, or within 5.5 hours of starting work. It directly affects most Missouri employers, with exemptions for businesses covered by collective bargaining agreements, small businesses (fewer than five employees on a shift), roles critical to public safety, or positions requiring constant availability. Employers who violate the law face fines starting at $300 per violation, increasing for repeat offenses. The bill does not require employers to pay employees during meal breaks, and the Department of Labor will enforce these rules.
HB 1937 expands Missouri's legal definition of "special victim" to include sports officials (like referees, umpires, and linesmen) who are assaulted while performing their duties at any level of sporting event. This change directly affects certified sports officials by granting them the same legal protections as other special victims, such as law enforcement or emergency personnel, under Missouri's criminal statutes. The key provision adds a new subsection (14)(l) to the definition, specifying that a "sports official" must be trained and certified by an official sports organization. This bill modifies existing law to ensure these individuals receive enhanced legal consideration if assaulted during their official duties at games or events.
HB 1931 requires arrest warrants issued for crimes in Missouri to remain private in electronic court systems until the arrest is actually made. This affects law enforcement agencies and courts that use digital case management tools, preventing public or unauthorized access to warrant details before an arrest occurs. The bill amends Missouri law (RSMo § 544.076) to ensure warrant information is not visible online until execution, overriding conflicting court rules about case record access. It directly changes how warrant data is handled in Missouri’s electronic systems, focusing on confidentiality during the pre-arrest phase.
HB 1992 makes it illegal to install, conceal, or place an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all owners, specifically to monitor occupants. This law directly affects individuals who track vehicles without permission, such as partners, stalkers, or unauthorized third parties. Key exceptions include law enforcement during investigations, parents monitoring minor children in their vehicle, tracking stolen vehicles, and certain insurance or rental company uses. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor for a first offense or a class E felony for repeat offenses, excluding manufacturer-installed tracking systems.
HB 1958 requires food manufacturers and sellers in Missouri to place clear warning labels on products containing specific unsafe chemicals, including acrylamide, BPA, lead, mercury, and certain food dyes. The labels must name each unsafe chemical present and state potential health risks like cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Businesses must display these warnings before products reach consumers. This directly affects food companies operating in Missouri that use any of the 11 chemicals listed in the bill.
HB 1971 modifies Missouri's laws regarding privileged information in probation and parole cases. It requires court clerks to maintain permanent records of probation/parole applications and presentence investigations, and establishes that information gathered by probation officers is "privileged" - meaning it cannot be used in court except for lawful criminal matters. The bill includes an exception allowing presentence investigation reports to be shared with the state at a court's discretion if deemed necessary for the state's interests. This directly affects probation officers, courts, defendants, and the state in handling sensitive case information. The bill replaces Section 559.125 of Missouri law with these clarified provisions.
HB 1972 requires Missouri's General Assembly to approve proposed administrative rules before they take effect. State agencies creating new rules must submit them to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, with a mandatory 30-day waiting period before final filing. Rules estimated to cost over $250,000 must be suspended by the committee until legislative approval is secured via a concurrent resolution. This bill directly affects state agencies and the legislative process, making all administrative rules void without prior Assembly approval as specified in Section 536.180.
