HB 1850 updates Missouri's pharmacy auditing rules to protect pharmacies from unfair practices. It requires auditors (like insurance companies or pharmacy benefits managers) to give pharmacies 14 days' notice before on-site audits, involve licensed pharmacists for clinical reviews, and treat simple record-keeping mistakes as non-fraudulent. The bill allows pharmacies to correct minor errors within 30 days instead of facing penalties, and permits electronic prescriptions and digital records as valid proof. These changes directly affect Missouri-licensed pharmacies and the entities that audit their billing practices.
This bill establishes insurance coverage provisions for orthotic, prosthetic, and assistive devices for individuals enrolled in Missouri's MO HealthNet program, which provides health care to low-income residents. The legislation outlines specific payment rules and coverage limits for various health services, including hospital care, physician services, prescription drugs, and home health care, while explicitly excluding certain providers like abortion facilities from receiving funds. Key provisions include setting payment amounts at no more than 80% of reasonable costs for outpatient services, limiting chiropractic visits to 20 per year, and restricting nursing home coverage for those with significant home equity. The bill also defines eligibility criteria and payment methodologies for different types of care, ensuring services are medically necessary and aligned with federal regulations.
HB 2085 preempts local governments from regulating tobacco, e-cigarette, and nicotine product sales, overriding local ordinances on ingredients, product bans, licensing, and minimum age restrictions (except age requirements below 21). The bill establishes state law as the sole authority for these regulations, superseding county or municipal rules that conflict with sections 407.924-407.934. Local governments may still enforce age requirements for sales under 21 years old, but cannot set higher minimum ages (e.g., 22+). This directly affects counties, cities, and towns seeking to implement stricter local tobacco policies.
HB 2125 establishes the "Missouri Voter Registration System," a computerized statewide database managed by the secretary of state to store and maintain voter registration information. The system requires unique voter identifiers, electronic access for election officials, and coordination with state databases (like motor vehicle records) to verify registration details, including driver's license or Social Security numbers. It mandates regular maintenance to remove ineligible voters while preventing errors, prohibits using voter data for commercial purposes (such as selling names for solicitation), and requires security measures to protect the system. This bill directly affects the secretary of state, local election authorities, and all registered voters in Missouri by standardizing voter registration processes and data handling.
HB 2146 increases the investment limit for certain hospitals from 25% to 50% of their non-essential funds (funds not needed for immediate operations). Hospitals meeting specific criteria - receiving less than 3% of annual revenue from government taxes and less than 3% from local government appropriations - can now invest in mutual funds, high-rated bonds (with short maturities), money-market funds, or combinations of these. The bill requires remaining funds to be invested in ways permissible for the state treasurer. This change modifies existing investment rules for hospitals organized under Missouri's Chapter 96, 205, or 206.
SCS/SB 1142 - This act modifies provisions relating to limited liability companies. A new provision is created allowing any person to apply to the Secretary of State (SOS) to furnish a certificate of good standing for a domestic limited liability company, a foreign limited liability company, a domestic limited liability company series, or a foreign limited liability company series. A certificate of good standing issued by the SOS may be relied upon as prima facie evidence that the domestic or foreign limited liability company is in existence or is authorized to transact business in this state. The act provides that, not later than January 31, 2027, each series of a limited liability company shall be individually profiled, maintained, and searchable as a business entity on the business services website of the SOS in the same manner that a non-series entity is profiled, maintained, and searchable. This act is identical to certain provisions in the truly agreed to SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2508 (2026), certain provisions in HCS/HB 1713 (2026), and certain provisions in HCS/HB 3116 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA
HB 2162 establishes a state-mandated program to recycle used architectural paint in Missouri. It requires manufacturers (producers) of architectural paint sold in the state to fund and manage a recycling system, either through a shared nonprofit organization or individually. Producers will add a fee per paint container to cover program costs, and the program must follow environmental standards for collecting, handling, and recycling paint. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will oversee the program to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
HB 2170 updates Missouri's child passenger safety requirements, requiring drivers to secure children under 16 in appropriate restraints based on age, weight, and height. Specifically, children under 3 must use rear-facing seats (with limited manufacturer exceptions), those under 4 must use a restraint regardless of weight, children under 8 and under 40 pounds must use a restraint, and children aged 4-8 who weigh 40+ pounds but are under 4'9" need a booster seat. Violations for the first four categories are minor infractions punishable by up to $50 fines, but drivers can avoid penalties by purchasing a compliant restraint before court. The law excludes school buses (for students 4+ on buses with 11+ seats) and public carriers, and includes a public education program to support compliance.
HB 2178 changes how property taxes are calculated in Missouri. It sets new assessment rates: 19% for most residential property, 12% for certain commercial land, and 32% for others, while reducing rates for specific items like solar panels (5%) and historic vehicles (5%). The bill also adds rules for assessing property near airports (deducting costs paid by non-government parties for improvements) and requires counties to submit two-year assessment plans for approval. These changes directly affect all property owners, counties, and cities in Missouri, particularly those with airport-adjacent land or solar installations meeting the 2022 deadline.
This bill creates a legal framework to address lawsuits claiming websites are inaccessible to people with disabilities. It allows state officials and affected residents to sue attorneys or law firms that file what the law considers abusive accessibility lawsuits. Courts will evaluate each case based on whether the original lawsuit was filed in good faith, and defendants who fix website issues within 90 days of notice will be presumed to have acted properly. If the federal government updates accessibility standards, the bill's protections for businesses will end for companies that have registered with the state.
This bill (SB 914) has a title and abstract that only state it "modifies provisions relating to sewage regulation" without specifying the exact changes. The provided context does not include details on what specific regulations are being altered, who would be affected (e.g., municipalities, wastewater treatment facilities, residents), or the mechanisms of the proposed changes. Without concrete policy details in the abstract or actions listed, a factual summary of its content cannot be created. The bill remains in early committee review with no substantive information available in the provided context.
HB 1707 modifies Missouri's sales tax code by excluding credit card and debit card processing fees from the definition of "gross receipts." This means businesses will no longer pay sales tax on these transaction fees, as they are now specifically exempted from the taxable sales amount. The bill directly affects retailers, restaurants, and other businesses that process payments through credit or debit cards. The key mechanism clarifies that these fees, previously included in taxable gross receipts, are now treated as separate from the actual sale price for tax calculation purposes. This change reduces the tax burden on businesses for payment processing costs.
