HB 2766 removes a tax on the sale of bingo cards in Missouri. This bill directly affects charitable, religious, fraternal, and veterans' organizations that sell bingo cards for fundraising events. The key provision is the repeal of an existing tax obligation, meaning these groups will no longer pay a tax when selling bingo cards to participants. This change simplifies the financial process for organizations hosting bingo games as a fundraising activity.
HB 2836 modifies minimum prison sentence requirements for Missouri offenders. It sets minimum terms based on prior prison commitments: 40% for one prior commitment (or until age 60, with a minimum 20% served), 50% for two prior commitments (minimum 30% served), and 80% for three or more prior commitments (minimum 30% served). Dangerous felony offenders must serve 85% of their sentence. The bill also establishes a Sentencing Advisory Commission to study sentencing disparities and alternatives, applying only to offenses committed after August 28, 2019.
HB 2801 updates eligibility rules for blind pension recipients in Missouri. It modifies the medical definition of blindness (requiring vision uncorrectable to 5/200 or visual field ≤5 degrees) and changes the reexamination requirement from every five to every seven years for most recipients, with exemptions for those with no usable vision in their better eye. The bill also specifies a minimum $340 monthly pension amount, clarifies that recipients cannot receive both this pension and federal SSI or general relief, and establishes an annual adjustment process based on fund balances. These changes directly affect Missouri residents applying for or receiving blind pensions under Sections 209.010-209.160.
HB 2727 amends Missouri law to prohibit possessing high-capacity magazines, defined as devices holding more than ten rounds of ammunition. This directly affects individuals who own such magazines, making it a class D felony for most violations (except for specific exceptions like law enforcement or museums). The bill replaces existing provisions by adding "high-capacity magazine" to the list of prohibited items under weapons possession laws. Exceptions allow possession for official duties, commercial transactions with authorized entities, lawful industrial use, museum displays, or dramatic performances.
HB 2806 requires Missouri's Department of Transportation to install roadside signs honoring Missouri residents who received the Congressional Medal of Honor. These signs, paid for by a dedicated fund, must display the recipient's name and award year and be placed in their hometown (defined as the city/town where they lived most of their life) on a single route. The signs must follow standard traffic control device guidelines for design and placement to ensure safety and consistency. The bill directly affects Medal of Honor recipients and the DOT, which will manage installation, maintenance, and any necessary rules under existing traffic regulations.
HJR 161 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove a current Missouri voting restriction. It would eliminate the exclusion of individuals "judged incapacitated" (those with a court-appointed guardian for mental incapacity or involuntarily confined in a mental institution) from voting. The amendment specifically targets the existing constitutional language in Article VIII that bars these voters. If approved by voters in 2026, this change would directly affect Missouri residents currently barred from voting due to court-ordered guardianships related to mental capacity. The bill does not change other voting eligibility rules, such as felony convictions.
HB 2778 creates "transitional child care benefits" for families whose income exceeds the threshold for full childcare subsidies but remains below 200% of the federal poverty level. It replaces attendance-based reimbursement with enrollment-based payments and establishes a sliding scale (80% to 20% of the state base rate) based on income tiers. The program is voluntary, allows immediate access without prior full-benefit eligibility, and requires families to pay the remaining fee to providers. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must track participation and report annually on employment impact and costs starting in 2025.
HB 2754 modifies Missouri's individual income tax rates. It sets a temporary top tax rate of 4.95% for tax years 2023-2026, replacing the previous structure. After 2026, the top rate permanently drops to 4.7% for all Missouri resident taxpayers. The bill also establishes a mechanism allowing annual 0.1% rate reductions (up to ten times) if state revenue exceeds prior-year levels, effective January 1 of each year. This directly affects Missouri residents filing state income tax returns.
HB 2652 regulates kratom sales by requiring businesses (like stores, restaurants, or manufacturers) to label products with exact mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine levels. It bans selling kratom mixed with dangerous substances, containing over 2% of a specific alkaloid (7-hydroxymitragynine), synthetic compounds, or lacking required labeling. The bill also prohibits sales to anyone under 21. Violations of labeling or safety rules can result in fines or misdemeanor charges, with private lawsuits allowed for financial harm caused by non-compliant products.
HB 2858 prevents local governments and homeowners' associations (HOAs) from banning the ownership or pasturing of small-scale, non-nuisance animals (like chickens, rabbits, or quail) for personal food consumption on properties of one-third acre or larger. It specifically prohibits restrictions on a single enclosure housing up to eight animals, while allowing reasonable rules about roosters or animal safety. The bill directly affects homeowners with qualifying lots and HOAs that previously enforced animal-keeping bans. It defines "non-nuisance" animals as those not causing unreasonable odor, noise, or safety hazards to neighbors. This replaces existing restrictions with a clear statewide standard for backyard food production.
HB 2647 creates special license plates for foreign consular officers recognized by the U.S. Department of State. These plates feature a navy blue background, a unique "C" prefix followed by up to three digits, and optionally display the sending country's flag. To qualify, applicants must provide U.S. Department of State credentials, be a state resident, and pay fees. Using these plates without proper consular status is a misdemeanor. Existing "Honorary Consul" plates will transition to this system at the next renewal.
HB 2850 regulates the sale of kratom products by requiring retailers to label the levels of key alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) and prohibiting sales of adulterated, contaminated, or mislabeled kratom. It bans kratom containing more than 2% of the alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine, synthetic compounds, or harmful additives, and prohibits sales to anyone under 18. The bill preempts all local government regulations on kratom, making state law the sole governing standard. Violations of labeling or safety rules can result in fines or misdemeanor charges for retailers.
