Missouri Bills

in committee · Missouri · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1484: Creates new provisions relating to progressive design-build contracts

SB 1484 is a newly prefaced bill (prefiled December 30, 2025, first read January 7, 2026) that creates new provisions related to "progressive design-build contracts." The provided context does not include specific details about the bill's content, mechanisms, or who it would affect. Without additional information on the bill's actual provisions or scope, a substantive summary cannot be generated. This appears to be a procedural bill at an early stage, and no concrete policy changes are described in the available abstract or actions.

passed · Missouri · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2559: Requires the general assembly to approve proposed administrative rules

HB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Ben Keathley (R) · 59 co-sponsors

passed · Missouri · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SS# 3 SB 1062: SS#3/SB 1062 - This act requires the Commissioner of Administration, prior to awarding any contract in an amount of $20 million or more, to obtain the consent of both the chair of the house budget committee and the chair of the senate appropriations committee. Under this act, the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall establish a statewide communication access services program to improve compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for agencies and businesses by coordinating resources, filling service gaps, and assisting with costs related to accommodations. The Commission shall develop a statewide registry of service providers, establish training and equipment standards, maintain an informational website, provide training, conduct outreach, and submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, as described in the act. The Commission shall also, subject to appropriation, finance requests for assistance in providing communication access services and administer scholarships for professional development, internships, and certification testing. This provision is identical to SB 1637 (2026) and similar to SB 766 (2025). This act creates the "Charity Act" and the "Charity" program. The act requires the Department of Social Services to coordinate with various state agencies and a partner network to assist participants in achieving personal goals, self-sufficiency, community integration, and a prosperous future. Participation in the Charity program is limited to legal residents who are 18 years of age or older, except as otherwise provided in the act. State departments and agencies are required to participate in the Charity program at the direction of the Governor. In order to use government resources more effectively and efficiently, participating state departments and agencies shall use existing resources and personnel, to the extent possible, to operate the Charity program. This provision is substantially similar to SB 1803 (2026). SARAH HASKINS

SS#3/SB 1062 - This act requires the Commissioner of Administration, prior to awarding any contract in an amount of $20 million or more, to obtain the consent of both the chair of the house budget committee and the chair of the senate appropriations committee. Under this act, the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall establish a statewide communication access services program to improve compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for agencies and businesses by coordinating resources, filling service gaps, and assisting with costs related to accommodations. The Commission shall develop a statewide registry of service providers, establish training and equipment standards, maintain an informational website, provide training, conduct outreach, and submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, as described in the act. The Commission shall also, subject to appropriation, finance requests for assistance in providing communication access services and administer scholarships for professional development, internships, and certification testing. This provision is identical to SB 1637 (2026) and similar to SB 766 (2025). This act creates the "Charity Act" and the "Charity" program. The act requires the Department of Social Services to coordinate with various state agencies and a partner network to assist participants in achieving personal goals, self-sufficiency, community integration, and a prosperous future. Participation in the Charity program is limited to legal residents who are 18 years of age or older, except as otherwise provided in the act. State departments and agencies are required to participate in the Charity program at the direction of the Governor. In order to use government resources more effectively and efficiently, participating state departments and agencies shall use existing resources and personnel, to the extent possible, to operate the Charity program. This provision is substantially similar to SB 1803 (2026). SARAH HASKINS

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Missouri · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SS SB 889: SS/SB 889 - This act repeals a number of expired, terminated, sunset, and obsolete statutes and references to such statutes contained in another statutes. Many provisions of this act are identical to HRB 1 (2024) which is a bill prepared by the Joint Committee on Legislative Research as required by current law. These provisions are similar to SCS/SB 757 (2025). The act additionally repeals the Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990. These provisions are identical to SB 790 (2025). Currently, a local board of education for a school district shall establish a written policy of discipline that includes the district's determination on the use of corporal punishment. This act repeals the provisions on the use of corporal punishment. Further, the act repeals a provision of current law that states that spanking, when administered by certified school personnel and in the presence of a school district employee, is not considered child abuse. Further, this act repeals a number of provisions of law concerning the acquisition of one insurance company by another, the payment of dividends by insurance companies, required deposits by life insurance companies; assessment plan life insurance and stipulated premium plan life insurance, mutual insurance companies other than for life and fire, and required cash reserves for reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges. JIM ERTLE

SS/SB 889 - This act repeals a number of expired, terminated, sunset, and obsolete statutes and references to such statutes contained in another statutes. Many provisions of this act are identical to HRB 1 (2024) which is a bill prepared by the Joint Committee on Legislative Research as required by current law. These provisions are similar to SCS/SB 757 (2025). The act additionally repeals the Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990. These provisions are identical to SB 790 (2025). Currently, a local board of education for a school district shall establish a written policy of discipline that includes the district's determination on the use of corporal punishment. This act repeals the provisions on the use of corporal punishment. Further, the act repeals a provision of current law that states that spanking, when administered by certified school personnel and in the presence of a school district employee, is not considered child abuse. Further, this act repeals a number of provisions of law concerning the acquisition of one insurance company by another, the payment of dividends by insurance companies, required deposits by life insurance companies; assessment plan life insurance and stipulated premium plan life insurance, mutual insurance companies other than for life and fire, and required cash reserves for reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges. JIM ERTLE

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2828: Adds certain psychoactive substances to the list of Schedule I controlled substances and modifies the offenses of possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance

This bill adds numerous specific psychoactive substances - including fentanyl analogs (like acetyl fentanyl and 3-methylfentanyl), opium derivatives (such as heroin and desomorphine), and hallucinogens (like MDMA, psilocybin, and mescaline) - to the state's Schedule I list of strictly controlled substances. It directly affects individuals possessing or distributing these newly listed drugs, making such actions illegal under enhanced penalties. The bill modifies existing laws to treat possession and delivery of these substances as more severe offenses. It does not include exceptions for industrial hemp or medical use, as specified in the Schedule I criteria.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2922: Modifies provisions relating to alternative therapies

HB 2922 allows manufacturers to provide unapproved investigational drugs, biological products, or devices to patients with terminal, life-threatening, or severely debilitating conditions who have exhausted other FDA-approved treatments. It defines "eligible patients" as those meeting specific medical criteria and requiring physician recommendations and written consent. The bill does not require manufacturers to provide these treatments (they may charge costs), insurers to cover them, or state agencies to penalize doctors for recommending them. It also provides liability protection for providers who follow the law when administering such treatments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2075: Establishes provisions for restroom designations in all public buildings

HB 2075 requires all Missouri public buildings (state-owned or state-funded) to designate multi-occupancy restrooms as exclusively for "male biological sex" or "female biological sex" with clear signage. It prohibits individuals from using a restroom designated for the opposite biological sex, except in specific cases like children under 10 with caregivers, people with disabilities requiring assistance, state employees with job duties requiring access, or legitimate emergencies. Single-occupancy restrooms may be used by any person. Failure to comply could result in loss of state funding for the building operator. The bill directly affects all state and state-funded public facilities across Missouri.

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 1893: Establishes immunity from civil liability for certain actions taken by private schools related to access to restrooms or changing areas

This Missouri bill grants private K-12 schools legal immunity when designating restrooms or changing areas exclusively for males or females based on birth certificate sex. It prohibits local governments from banning such policies and requires them to cover a school’s legal costs if they challenge the policy. Exceptions allow maintenance staff, emergency responders, and parents with children under 8 to enter designated areas. The law directly affects private schools in Missouri and takes immediate effect for the 2026-27 school year.

passed · Missouri · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SS SB 1032: SS/SB 1032 - Current law authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $1,200 exemption for each dependent for whom such taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, provided such federal exemption is not equal to $0. This act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $2,400 exemption during the tax year in which a taxpayer gives birth to or adopts a child for which the taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, regardless of whether the federal exemption is equal to $0. This act is substantially similar to SB 371 (2025), SB 1225 (2024), HB 457 (2023) and SB 12 (2022 First Extraordinary Session), and to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 133 (2023), as amended. JOSH NORBERG

SS/SB 1032 - Current law authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $1,200 exemption for each dependent for whom such taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, provided such federal exemption is not equal to $0. This act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $2,400 exemption during the tax year in which a taxpayer gives birth to or adopts a child for which the taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, regardless of whether the federal exemption is equal to $0. This act is substantially similar to SB 371 (2025), SB 1225 (2024), HB 457 (2023) and SB 12 (2022 First Extraordinary Session), and to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 133 (2023), as amended. JOSH NORBERG

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 3306: Modifies provisions relating to public labor organizations

HB 3306 modifies collective bargaining rules for public employees in Missouri, directly affecting public labor organizations and government employers (like cities, schools, or state agencies). It requires both sides to bargain in good faith for 180 days before mediation begins, with strict timelines: 14 days to agree on a mediator, 90 days for mediation, and automatic interest arbitration if unresolved. The bill prohibits public employers from unilaterally changing wages or benefits during negotiations, treating such actions as bad faith bargaining. If disputes reach arbitration, the arbitrator’s binding decision must be reached within 45 days, with costs split equally between parties.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 3170: Creates provisions relating to the powers of the curators of the University of Missouri in the health care industry

HB 3170 grants the University of Missouri's board of curators the authority to acquire, manage, lease, or operate hospitals and health care facilities across Missouri, directly affecting the university and health care providers in the specified 25-county region. The bill allows the university to engage in health care ownership or operations without facing antitrust lawsuits, as it explicitly immunizes the curators from federal and state antitrust laws for these activities. The state states this policy aims to expand health care access, enhance professional training, support research, and improve efficiency in medically underserved areas, arguing these benefits outweigh potential competition concerns. The law applies specifically to facilities within Adair, Audrain, Boone, and 21 other designated counties.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 3264: Designates the city of Kansas City as the "Barbecue Capital" of the state of Missouri

HB 3264 designates Kansas City as Missouri's "Barbecue Capital" through a symbolic legislative designation. The bill does not create new regulations, funding, or programs; it solely assigns this title to promote the city's barbecue culture for tourism purposes. This is a ceremonial measure with no direct impact on residents, businesses, or state policy. The bill is currently pending referral to the Special Committee on Tourism after a public hearing.

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