Missouri Bills

The context provided does not include specific details about SB 1707's provisions, changes, or affected parties. The bill's title and abstract only state it "modifies provisions relating to child abuse and neglect" without describing concrete policy changes. Without access to the bill's text or a detailed summary of its mechanisms, a factual description of its impact cannot be generated. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 23, 2026, but no further substantive information is available in the provided context.

This bill's abstract states it "modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Technology Corporation" but provides no specific details about the changes. The available context only lists the bill title, a generic abstract, and its status (S First Read on 2026-02-25). No concrete policy changes, affected parties, or key mechanisms are described in the provided information. Without further details on the specific provisions being modified, a substantive summary cannot be generated.

SB 1766 - American Recovery Plan Act Appropriations . Governor Senate GR $ 324,697,955 $ 239,997,955 FEDERAL 1,355,102,368 1,355,102,368 OTHER 9,841,018 9,841,018 . ______________ ______________ TOTAL $ 1,689,641,341 $ 1,604,941,341 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _______________ ______________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

SB 1736 modifies how state aid is calculated for specific school districts, directly affecting those districts' funding levels. The bill changes the formula used to determine state financial support, though the exact mechanism (e.g., adjusting funding formulas, adding new criteria) is not detailed in the provided abstract. As introduced on February 25, 2026, this is a procedural step with no further details available in the current context. The abstract does not specify which districts are impacted or the precise nature of the calculation change. Without additional bill text or committee reports, a detailed summary of the policy changes cannot be provided.

SB 1700 requires all public school districts and charter schools in the state to install master key boxes at every school campus by July 1, 2028. These boxes would provide emergency responders with immediate access to locked areas during crises, such as active threats or medical emergencies. The bill directly affects school administrators and facility managers, who must coordinate the installation and maintenance of these security devices. It establishes a clear deadline for compliance without specifying additional funding or enforcement mechanisms.

SB 1708 makes Missouri's Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program permanent by removing its expiration date. This program helps working Missourians with disabilities maintain health coverage while earning income, without losing Medicaid benefits. It does not change existing eligibility rules, income limits, or premium calculations for participants - only extends the program indefinitely. The bill directly affects Missourians with disabilities who are employed and meet the program’s income and asset criteria.

SB 1731 establishes Missouri's "Critical Incident Stress Management Program" within the Department of Public Safety to support peace officers and first responders. The bill requires these personnel to complete a mental health check-in with program providers every 3-5 years, with confidentiality protections for disclosures (except in limited cases like preventing harm or under mandatory reporting laws). It creates a dedicated "988 Public Safety Fund" using state appropriations to cover program costs, including services like consultation, risk assessment, and crisis intervention. The fund's remaining balance at biennium end cannot revert to general revenue, ensuring sustained funding for mental health support. This bill directly affects law enforcement and first responders by mandating regular mental health check-ins and funding targeted support for trauma related to critical incidents.

SB 1729 requires Missouri high schools to administer college and career readiness assessments, including a career-focused test leading to a nationally recognized work readiness certificate, before graduation. Students can choose between taking the ACT assessment or a WorkKeys test (which leads to a National Career Readiness Certificate), but cannot take both for the same assessment cycle. Public colleges and universities may accept WorkKeys credentials as credit toward technical degrees. The bill affects all Missouri public high school students and establishes a choice between two assessment pathways for career readiness.

The bill title and abstract indicate it modifies crew member requirements for certain rail operations, but the provided abstract does not specify the nature of these modifications (e.g., increasing, decreasing, or changing qualifications) or identify which rail operations are affected. No concrete policy changes, affected groups, or key mechanisms are described in the available information. As a procedural bill with insufficient detail in its abstract, a substantive summary cannot be provided.

SB 1726 replaces Missouri's definitions for orders of protection by updating key terms in statutes. It explicitly adds "abusing a pet" to the definition of abuse (to control or punish a petitioner) and clarifies stalking to require two or more acts causing reasonable alarm. The bill also updates age definitions, setting "adult" at 18 and "child" as under 18 (unless emancipated). This directly affects domestic violence victims, their petitioners, and courts handling protection orders by providing clearer legal standards for abuse, stalking, and petitioner eligibility.

SB 1725 bans the sale, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Missouri after January 1, 2028, with limited exceptions for airport use (if federally required) or military applications (as required by the U.S. Department of Defense). It requires manufacturers to provide compliance certificates, report PFAS foam discharges within 24 hours, and recall pre-2028 sales with reimbursement for affected buyers. The bill directly affects foam manufacturers, fire departments, airports, and military facilities by mandating a transition to PFAS-free alternatives while ensuring environmental protections for Missouri's water and soil.

Missouri Senate Bill 1723 modifies fees and taxes for excursion gambling boats. It increases the admission fee from $2 to $5 per person, with $1 paid to the home dock city/county, $4 split between the Missouri Department of Mental Health's developmental disabilities fund and the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund, and $1 deposited into the gaming commission fund. Licensees must pay this fee for all passengers, including free passes, and can still charge higher ticket prices. The bill also clarifies that licensees remain subject to standard state taxes but cannot be charged additional fees exclusively for their gambling boat operations.