This Missouri House resolution (HR 3877) urges businesses to add accessibility features - such as screen readers, tactile keypads, or voice navigation - to self-service kiosks and devices (like restaurant payment terminals, airport check-in machines, or pharmacy systems). It directly affects businesses operating these public-facing technologies by calling for their use of specific tools that enable blind or low-vision customers to independently complete tasks like payments or check-ins. The resolution emphasizes that adopting these features aligns with the Americans with Disabilities Act and promotes independence, without creating new legal requirements. It is a non-binding request, not a law, focused on encouraging voluntary adoption of existing accessible technologies.
HJR 155 proposes replacing Missouri's individual and corporate income taxes and current sales tax with a new 5.11% tax on retail sales of new tangible property and taxable services, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2028. It would exempt business purchases for resale, operations (including agriculture), and investment property held exclusively for appreciation or income. The bill requires revenue neutrality adjustments if tax revenue falls short of lost income tax revenue, with local tax rates recalculated to maintain previous revenue levels. This constitutional amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 general election.
HJR 152 proposes a constitutional amendment to cap annual property tax increases for Missouri homeowners who live in their primary residence. It would limit annual valuation increases to 5% unless the property has undergone new construction/improvements or was recently sold (with the full market value applied at first sale). This applies specifically to residential properties classified as "class 1" under Missouri's tax system. The change would take effect January 1, 2027, and requires voter approval in the 2026 election.
HB 2739 would prevent public school districts and charter schools from joining or paying dues to statewide athletic associations that permit post-season competitions between public and private schools. The bill targets associations that oversee student sports eligibility and organize tournaments where public and private schools compete against each other. It directly affects schools that currently participate in such associations, requiring them to disengage financially and organizationally. The law would take effect if passed, changing how public and charter schools fund athletic oversight. (Note: This bill is pending; no votes or final passage have occurred.)
HB 2640 modifies how Missouri's Department of Revenue contracts with local fee offices to handle vehicle registrations, titles, and related services. It authorizes these offices (like nonprofits or businesses) to collect specific fees - such as $9 for annual vehicle registration or $45 for permanent trailer registration - instead of the state collecting them directly. The bill requires competitive bidding for contracts, prioritizing tax-exempt organizations that reinvest at least 75% of net fees into Missouri charities or local governments. It also bans contracts with entities linked to current or recent department employees and ensures all collected fees stay with the fee office, while state-collected fees remain state revenue.
HB 2680 requires Missouri high school career and technical education (CTE) programs to offer courses leading to insurance licensing and certification. The bill mandates that the state education department develop a model curriculum framework for insurance certification, to be available for use starting in the 2027-28 school year. By the 2028-29 school year, all CTE programs must adopt this framework or a substantially similar one. This policy directly affects Missouri high school students enrolled in CTE programs, providing a structured pathway to obtain insurance industry credentials.
HB 2791 amends a state statute to clarify that prosecutors may agree to dismiss charges or reduce penalties for one co-defendant in exchange for that person's testimony against another co-defendant. This directly affects criminal defendants, prosecutors, and courts handling cases with multiple defendants. The key provision explicitly permits such plea agreements where one defendant's cooperation (via testimony) is used to resolve another defendant's case. The bill establishes clear rules for this type of arrangement within the state's legal framework. (Introduced January 2026; no votes recorded yet.)
HB 2856 caps rental application fees at $15 per prospective tenant and requires landlords to use these fees only to cover actual processing costs. Landlords must refund any unused portion of the fee within 20 days and provide a receipt (electronic or paper) upon payment. This bill directly affects prospective renters applying for housing by limiting upfront costs and ensuring transparency. It does not apply to security deposits or rent paid before tenancy begins.
HB 2670 requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, abortion facilities, and laboratories to report data on specific health care-associated infections - such as MRSA and VRE - to Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services. The data must include patient counts by facility type and will be used to track preventable infections and monitor antibiotic resistance trends, while maintaining patient confidentiality. The department must follow CDC guidelines and consider input from an infection control advisory panel when developing reporting systems and analyzing the data. This bill also aligns Missouri's requirements with federal data systems like the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network to reduce duplicate reporting for facilities.
HB 2784 requires the Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct an independent investigation whenever a person under 55 dies in a state Department of Corrections facility. This applies directly to deaths occurring in correctional facilities, ensuring an external review of such incidents. The bill mandates that the Highway Patrol must have full access to all autopsy records and findings from investigations conducted under existing law. It does not alter sentencing or facility operations but establishes a specific procedural requirement for death investigations in prisons. The bill is currently in its early legislative stages, having been introduced in January 2026.
HB 2793 shortens the time limit for creditors to sue over credit card debt to two years from the date the debt accrued. This change directly affects credit card companies (creditors) and cardholders (debtors), limiting when creditors can pursue legal action for unpaid balances. The bill specifically modifies existing law to set this two-year window for credit card debt collection, while leaving other debt types like contracts or property disputes under their existing time limits. It does not change statutes for other debt collections, such as general contract disputes or wage claims. The bill was introduced in the House on January 7, 2026, and is pending further consideration.
HB 2730 establishes licensing requirements for radon measurement, mitigation, inspection, and laboratory professionals and businesses in Missouri. Starting January 1, 2027, individuals and companies providing these services for compensation must hold state-issued licenses and meet EPA-recognized certification standards, including proof of insurance. The bill exempts homeowners testing their own single-family homes and those using state-provided or purchased test kits for personal use. It also requires businesses to have licensed staff oversee radon work and mandates professionals to maintain current certification and quality assurance practices.
