HB 3512 requires businesses in Missouri to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms - such as cancellation policies, recurring charges, and how to stop services - before consumers agree to subscriptions. It mandates explicit consumer consent for automatic renewals (including during free trials) and requires businesses to provide a written summary of terms that consumers can keep. The bill directly affects companies offering subscriptions or continuous services (like streaming or software) to Missouri residents. These changes aim to prevent surprise charges and make cancellation straightforward for consumers.
HB 3446 requires restaurants in this state to provide clear written notifications about major food allergens (like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, sesame, fish, and shellfish) for every menu item. It directly affects restaurants operating permanent food service facilities with cooking equipment, mandating they list allergens either directly on menus (with specific formatting) or via digital options like QR codes linked to allergen information, plus accessible alternatives like printed allergen charts for customers who can't use digital methods. Restaurants must use common names or standardized pictograms to describe allergens, and the Department of Health enforces this while exempting prepackaged foods already covered by federal labeling rules. The bill does not change existing restaurant safety duties under other laws.
HB 3487 establishes Missouri's congressional district boundaries using U.S. Census data, specifying which 2010 and 2020 census blocks and voting districts (VTDs) form each district. It sets effective dates for different district configurations, applying specific boundaries for elections from the 108th through the 121st Congress. The bill directly affects Missouri voters by determining which geographic areas elect representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives under the defined district maps.
HB 3448 adds one circuit judge position to the seventh judicial circuit in Clay County, increasing the total number of judges from four to five. This change takes effect beginning fiscal year 2028 and adjusts the circuit's staffing structure. The bill does not alter court procedures, legal standards, or affect the public directly; it only modifies the number of judges assigned to handle cases in that specific judicial district. As a procedural staffing adjustment, it has no substantive policy impact beyond administrative resource allocation.
HB 3469 would allow Shannon County (a county with 7,000-8,000 residents) to impose a 5% surcharge on watercraft rentals (like kayaks and canoes) and short-term lodging (such as hotels, motels, campgrounds, or vacation rentals for stays under 31 days). The tax must be approved by voters in a county election before taking effect, and the revenue would go to the county’s general fund. Businesses collecting these rentals would be required to separately charge and remit the tax to the county. The bill does not change existing taxes but adds this new surcharge subject to voter approval.
HB 3498 requires Missouri parolees and probationers to register with local law enforcement upon release and when changing residence, with failure to register potentially leading to revocation. It mandates that all conditions of probation or parole be recorded in the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES), a shared database accessible to law enforcement. The bill allows parole or probation officers to issue warrants for violations, enabling officers to arrest individuals without a warrant if they have probable cause. These changes directly affect parolees and probationers under Missouri supervision, while increasing data sharing between correctional agencies and law enforcement.
HB 3475 would allow Vernon County to seek voter approval for a 1% sales tax on retail purchases within the county, specifically to fund hospital operations. The tax requires a majority vote in a county election and must be listed separately on receipts. If approved, the revenue would go exclusively to hospital services, deposited into a dedicated trust fund managed by the state. The bill does not impose the tax automatically - it only enables the process for Vernon County residents to decide through a vote.
HB 3468 requires Missouri circuit courts with treatment court divisions to appoint a treatment court commissioner (not administrator, as titled) if approved by the court and funds are available. The commissioner, appointed by a majority of circuit judges for four years, would handle treatment court cases with powers similar to an associate circuit judge but must have their rulings confirmed by a judge. This position would be funded through court appropriations or other sources, with reimbursement to the state if non-state funds cover compensation. The bill creates a staffing structure for treatment courts but does not mandate new programs or change existing treatment services.
HB 3501 designates Show-Me BAR-B-Q Sauce as the "Official Barbecue Sauce of the state of Missouri." This ceremonial bill directly affects the Show-Me BAR-B-Q Sauce company by granting its product an official state designation. The bill contains no policy changes or mechanisms beyond this symbolic recognition. It is a procedural resolution with no regulatory or financial impact. The bill was introduced in the Missouri House on February 26, 2026, and read for the second time the following day.
HB 3455 modifies how electrical utilities calculate rates by changing rules for including "construction work in progress" (CWIP) costs - like expenses for new power plants - into their rate base (the assets used to set utility rates). It allows utilities to include CWIP for new natural gas-generating units in rates, but requires commission approval based on project costs and timelines, with refunds if costs were wasted or projects stalled. The bill also sets a 2035 expiration date for these rules unless extended, and mandates utilities to use future-year data (starting July 2026) for rate calculations, requiring updated reporting after the test year ends. These changes directly affect electrical corporations and the Public Utility Commission’s oversight role.
HB 3485 allows students attending private, home, or full-time virtual schools to participate in public school sports, fine arts, and other extracurricular activities if their own school does not offer those specific activities. Public schools must permit this participation without requiring students to attend public school classes or enroll in the public school. Students must provide residency proof, pass physicals for sports, follow the same conduct rules, and pay the same fees as public school students. The bill prohibits public schools from creating separate disciplinary or attendance rules for these students and prevents them from blocking participation based on a student’s school type.
HJR 196 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit Missouri public utilities from charging customers for costs related to construction in progress (before a facility is fully operational and providing service). If adopted, this would prevent utilities from including these pre-operational costs in customer rates. The amendment directly affects public utilities (like electric or gas companies) and their ratepayers by eliminating a specific cost category from billing. It is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced in February 2026.
