HB 2646 creates a Missouri tax credit for interest paid on new vehicle loans for qualifying cars, SUVs, trucks, or motorcycles assembled in Missouri and purchased after 2025. It directly affects Missouri residents who bought such new vehicles for personal use and paid loan interest, allowing them to claim a credit equal to the interest paid (up to $10,000 per year) against their state income tax. The credit phases out for taxpayers earning over $100,000 ($200,000 for joint filers) and excludes loans for commercial vehicles, leases, salvage-title vehicles, or loans to relatives. The credit expires after 2029 unless renewed by the legislature.
HB 2781 adds a $17.50 fee to most criminal court cases and a $7.50 fee to certain juvenile cases, with all funds directed to two new funds. It creates a dedicated "Victims of Domestic Violence Fund" to support services for domestic violence victims, while splitting remaining funds 50/50 between this new fund and the existing Crime Victims' Compensation Fund. The bill also allocates $250,000 annually to state forensic labs for drug and evidence analysis, and requires monthly reporting plus biennial audits of all funds. These changes directly affect court systems, crime victim service providers, and domestic violence support organizations in Missouri.
HB 2810 requires Missouri school districts to permit youth organizations (specifically those chartered by Congress and listed in federal law) to provide educational information, services, and activities to students during non-instructional time. School districts must allow these organizations to schedule at least one annual session on school grounds or in school buildings, making a good-faith effort to find mutually agreeable dates and locations. All youth organization representatives must undergo a background check, with districts able to bar individuals convicted of felonies. The bill directly affects school districts (requiring accommodation), students (receiving services), and qualifying youth organizations (gaining access).
HB 2673, the "Veterans Well-Being and Resource Outreach Act," would require the Department of Mental Health to create a program encouraging local veterans' organizations to conduct monthly wellness checks for veterans at risk of isolation, homelessness, or mental health crises. The program would use noninvasive outreach to invite at-risk veterans to participate, with check-ins conducted twice monthly by trained veterans or staff who assess medical, housing, mental health, and vocational needs in real time. Organizations participating would not be mandated but would follow state-developed guidelines for implementation. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled January 2026) and has not yet been enacted.
HJR 151 proposes a constitutional amendment to create new personal property tax exemptions in Missouri. It would exempt manufacturers' and retailers' inventories (like raw materials and goods for sale), household items in homes, and property used by veterans with service-connected disabilities or religious/charitable organizations. To offset lost tax revenue, counties would implement a replacement tax on other property (specifically subclass 3 of class 1 property) at a rate calculated to cover the shortfall. The amendment requires voter approval after legislative passage and would take effect in counties following their first general reassessment. This change would directly affect manufacturers, retailers, and homeowners with qualifying property, while shifting tax burden to other property owners in affected counties.
HB 2821 would prevent employers from including noncompete clauses in contracts with physicians that restrict where or when they can practice medicine after leaving a job. It directly affects physicians and healthcare employers who currently use such clauses in employment agreements. The key provision makes any geographic or time-based restriction on post-employment practice void and unenforceable, while leaving other contract terms valid. The bill is pending in the legislature after introduction in January 2026.
HB 2800 creates a state grant program to fund senior-serving nonprofit organizations that help seniors challenge property tax bills. Nonprofits must apply with details about their services, staff, outreach plans, and geographic reach, and grants will be awarded based on their ability to assist seniors, capacity to serve, and community need. The program directly supports seniors facing complex property tax appeals and provides resources to nonprofits already working with older adults. It does not change property tax laws but offers financial support to help seniors navigate the appeals process.
HB 2799 creates Missouri's Small Business Property Crime Prevention Grant Program, providing financial assistance to small businesses (defined as for-profit entities with fewer than 50 employees) for security improvements and repairs after property crimes. The program awards grants of up to $1,000 per fiscal year for physical security upgrades like surveillance systems, access controls, or storefront redesigns, or to cover repair costs from property crimes. Applications require detailed security needs and cost breakdowns, with grants distributed based on severity of needs and feasibility, administered by the Department of Economic Development from a dedicated state fund. The program expires automatically in 2034 unless renewed by the legislature.
HJR 158 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would guarantee the right to bear arms for self-defense in one's home, family, or property, stating this right is unalienable and any restrictions would require strong justification. It allows cities and counties (including St. Louis and Kansas City) to create local firearm regulations via ordinances, such as requiring permits with cost-based fees (capped at 5 years), background checks, and exemptions for law enforcement, judges, and security personnel. The amendment explicitly permits restrictions only for convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger to self/others by a court, while requiring local rules to comply with federal law and Supreme Court precedent. This would directly affect all Missouri residents, particularly regarding local gun ownership rules and enforcement of firearm-related ordinances.
HB 2857 requires all public schools in the state (funded partially or fully by public money) to display the U.S. flag prominently during school hours and to display the original Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence in framed, unaltered form in accessible locations. It mandates that students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at least once daily in a scheduled class, but explicitly prohibits requiring any student to participate. The bill directly affects every public school and its students by establishing these specific display and recitation requirements. Key provisions include mandatory flag display locations, optional pledge recitation with no coercion, and the precise formatting of founding documents as printed originals.
HJR 150 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit local governments' ability to increase property tax rates without voter approval. It prohibits counties or cities from raising existing property tax rates above current levels without voter consent, and requires automatic tax reductions if property value increases outpace inflation (to maintain the same revenue). The amendment also excludes taxes for bond payments or debt obligations from these limits. This directly affects local governments and property owners by changing how property tax rates can be adjusted based on property values and inflation.
HB 2813 modifies rules for special personalized license plates in Missouri. It requires a one-time $50 fee for new or reissued plates (not annual renewals), sets design standards for visibility and aesthetics, and prohibits offensive content like racial slurs or obscenities on plates. The bill exempts military retirees (with 20+ years service and honorable discharge) from the fee and creates a special category for amateur radio license holders displaying FCC call letters. All applicants must follow standardized application procedures, and the director of revenue can recall problematic plates without charge if replaced with compliant designs. The changes directly affect vehicle owners seeking personalized plates while maintaining plate functionality for vehicle identification.
