HB 3060 allows hospitals operating licensed ambulance services (under specific health chapters) to create ambulance districts by having their board of trustees file a petition directly with the county clerk, eliminating the need for public petitions. This applies to hospitals organized under chapters 96, 205, or 206 of the law. Once established, the hospital’s board of trustees automatically serves as the ambulance district’s governing board. The bill streamlines district formation, giving hospitals direct authority over ambulance service governance within their political boundaries.
This bill amends Missouri law to define unborn children as persons entitled to constitutional protections under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments from conception until birth. It requires Missouri laws to recognize unborn children's rights to life, health, and well-being, subject to U.S. constitutional interpretations. The bill explicitly states it does not create legal claims against women for failing to follow prenatal care guidelines. It replaces existing law with a new definition of "unborn children" covering all stages of development, while clarifying that no new causes of action arise from this provision.
HB 3064 designates the Ozark Mountain Daredevils as Missouri's official state band. This ceremonial bill amends Missouri law to formally recognize the band as the state's designated musical representative. It has no policy impact or financial implications, as it solely establishes a symbolic designation without altering laws or funding. The bill affects no specific groups beyond this formal recognition.
HB 3039 modifies rules for physician assistants' prescribing authority and scope of practice. It requires physician assistants to work under written collaborative agreements with physicians for prescribing drugs, including limiting Schedule II controlled substances (like hydrocodone and oxycodone) to a 120-hour supply without refill. The bill explicitly prohibits physician assistants from prescribing abortions or using titles like "doctor," and mandates they identify themselves as PAs. Additionally, it requires new applicants after 2008 to hold a master's degree in physician assistant studies.
HB 3065 modifies Missouri law to allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to administer, dispense, or prescribe certain medications under written agreements with physicians. It permits APRNs to prescribe controlled substances in Schedules III-V and Schedule II hydrocodone (with a 120-hour supply limit without refill), but excludes prescribing for sedation/anesthesia during procedures. The bill requires all agreements to include specific details like provider contact information, locations of practice, and a patient disclosure statement about seeing an APRN versus a physician. This directly affects APRNs, physicians, and patients in Missouri healthcare settings by expanding APRNs' prescribing authority within defined limits.
HB 3047 prevents landlords from evicting veteran tenants unless illegal activity occurs on the property. It defines a "veteran" as someone with an honorable military discharge after six months of active duty (or six years in reserves/National Guard), or who served in a campaign with a medal. Landlords cannot evict these tenants for standard lease violations like nonpayment of rent. The law would require eviction cases to prove illegal conduct as the sole justification, changing current eviction rules for this group.
HB 3044 would allow Park Hills to impose a tax of up to 5% per night on hotel and motel stays for short-term guests (occupying rooms 31 days or less per quarter), but only if voters approve it. The tax must be added separately to room rates and cannot exceed 5% of the nightly charge. All revenue would fund tourism promotion and economic development efforts in the city. The tax requires a voter approval vote through a ballot question before it can take effect.
HB 3042 requires the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate any officer-involved shooting or incident resulting in death within St. Louis City or St. Louis County. It specifically covers cases where law enforcement officers use force against civilians causing death, or civilians use force against officers causing death. The bill mandates that local law enforcement agencies reimburse the Highway Patrol for all investigation costs incurred. This bill directly affects St. Louis City and County law enforcement agencies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol by shifting investigation responsibility to the state agency. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced January 2026) and has not yet been voted on.
HJR 172 proposes a constitutional amendment to reform Missouri's Conservation Commission structure. It would replace current membership rules with a maximum of seven commissioners requiring expertise in natural resources, political balance (no more than half from one party), and residency in distinct congressional districts. Commissioners would serve six-year terms with staggered start dates, and vacancies must be filled by remaining members from a legislature-provided list of ten candidates, with the process made public. The amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and does not address the conservation tax or property tax exemption details mentioned in the title, as the bill text focuses solely on commission membership changes.
HB 3050 allows Kansas City Chiefs fans to obtain personalized license plates featuring the team's logo by paying a $35 annual fee to the Chiefs' Children's Fund. Vehicle owners must apply annually, and the state requires at least 100 applications before producing plates. The bill terminates new Chiefs plate issuance after August 28, 2026, though existing plates remain valid until expiration. All $35 fees go directly to the Chiefs' Children's Fund, a nonprofit supporting Kansas City-area children, rather than to sports authorities or convention commissions.
HB 3046 makes it a minor violation (infraction) for parents or caregivers of children under 15 to fail to supervise them when the child: (1) commits an act bringing them before juvenile court, (2) violates a curfew, or (3) skips school without a valid reason. It specifically excludes foster parents and child-placing agencies from this requirement. For first offenses, the law requires up to 250 hours of community service instead of criminal penalties, and allows defenses if the caregiver was a victim of the child’s act or reported it to authorities. The bill focuses on holding caregivers accountable for supervision failures while providing limited legal defenses and avoiding criminal charges.
HB 3053 revises Missouri's law on "keeping a dangerous dog" by defining the offense as owning a dog that bites without provocation (once for an infraction) or bites again after a prior incident, or causes serious injury or death (escalating penalties). It requires animal control to seize and impound such dogs for 10 business days before destruction, with owners able to appeal to court within 30 days to contest the destruction. The bill exempts owners from liability and prevents dog destruction if the victim was committing a crime (excluding minor trespasses), and allows victims to seek compensation for medical costs or replacement of dead livestock. These changes aim to clarify penalties for dangerous dogs while providing due process for owners and compensation for victims.
