HB 3048 requires courts issuing domestic violence protection orders to prohibit respondents (abusers) from possessing firearms. Courts must inform respondents orally and in writing about this ban and automatically notify Missouri law enforcement to update the federal background check system (NICS). This applies directly to individuals subject to active protection orders in domestic violence cases, preventing them from legally owning or purchasing guns during the order's validity. The law aims to enhance safety for petitioners by removing firearm access for those found to pose domestic violence risks.
HB 2823 repeals a law that previously restricted businesses from providing plastic or paper bags for packaging purchases. It allows businesses to choose between paper or plastic bags for customers, and prevents local governments from banning, taxing, or imposing fees on these bags. The bill also ensures consumers can still use reusable bags at retail locations. This directly affects merchants, vendors, and local governments by removing existing bag-related regulations. The key change is eliminating both business restrictions and local fee/ban authority over single-use bags.
HB 2838 modifies rules for credit union mergers and membership expansions. It generally limits employer groups to fewer than 3,000 members unless specific exceptions apply, such as when a group lacks resources to form its own credit union or during involuntary mergers. The director of credit unions must assess merger impacts on service areas, geographic continuity, and the ability to serve combined membership before approving. Credit unions seeking membership expansions must publicly notify the public for 10 business days, allowing written comments, with the director deciding within 10 days of the comment period.
HB 2840 requires homeowners' associations (HOAs) managing residential communities to automatically dissolve 10 years after formation unless 85% of all members vote to renew them in a special election held within 90 days before the dissolution date. This applies to all HOAs (excluding condominium associations and residential cooperatives) and directly affects homeowners in communities governed by these groups, as they must actively vote to keep their HOA operational every decade. The bill mandates that renewed HOAs undergo the same 85% renewal vote requirement every 10 years thereafter, with existing HOAs over 10 years old required to hold their first renewal election by December 31, 2026. Failure to secure the 85% vote results in immediate dissolution, ending the HOA's authority and preventing new HOA formation for a decade without another 85% vote.
HB 2707 modifies Missouri's process for reviewing initiative petitions by requiring the Attorney General to examine petitions for proper form and compliance with state law. It directly affects individuals or groups circulating petitions, as they must now submit sample sheets with specific details (including funding sources) to the Secretary of State, who then forwards petitions to the Attorney General. Key provisions include the Attorney General having 10 days to review petitions for form and legal compliance, provide written feedback on issues, and approve or reject them, with the Secretary of State making the final decision within 15 days. The bill also mandates the Secretary of State to post petition texts online with disclaimers and remove them within three days if withdrawn or rejected. This bill is pending in the Missouri House, with no votes yet recorded.
HB 2770 repeals Section 273.100, which required town marshals to impound uncollared dogs and euthanize them after one week if not redeemed. The repealed law also mandated a $5 redemption fee (with $2 retained by the marshal) and imposed fines on marshals who failed to impound dogs. This repeal removes these specific requirements and penalties from state law. As a result, municipalities will no longer be obligated to follow these procedures for uncollared dogs.
HB 2703 requires community water systems to implement mandatory inspection and maintenance programs for water valves and hydrants. Specifically, it mandates that all valves be inspected every ten years, broken valves repaired or replaced promptly, and all valve/hydrant locations mapped using digital systems within five years. Systems must also test all hydrants regularly, flush dead-end water pipes, and maintain inspection records for six years. This applies to most community water providers, excluding state parks, cities with over 30,000 residents, and certain large-county systems.
HJR 170 is a constitutional amendment that updates Missouri's constitution to replace references to the "Highways and Transportation Commission" with the "Department of Transportation" (DOT). It transfers direct authority over transportation systems from the commission to the DOT director, who would be appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation. The bill does not change funding mechanisms or policy decisions but formally shifts administrative responsibility to the DOT under gubernatorial leadership. This is a procedural change to clarify governance structure, not a substantive policy shift.
HB 3016 establishes new rules for landlord-tenant relationships in most rental properties. It sets a two-person-per-bedroom occupancy limit (with exceptions for children), requires written leases for all rentals, and mandates one month's written notice for terminating month-to-month agreements. The bill specifically prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report housing code violations, join tenant groups, or complain about unsafe conditions, and adds 60-day notice requirements for mobile home lot lease terminations. These changes directly affect renters, landlords, and housing courts across the state.
HB 2970 would require telemarketers to stop calling Missouri residents who have registered on the state's official no-call list. It directly affects telemarketing companies and sales calls targeting residential customers. The bill includes key exceptions for calls with prior permission, recent business contacts, charitable fundraising by 501(c)(3) organizations, and licensed professionals (like contractors) setting appointments. This proposed law is currently pending in the Missouri legislature after its introduction on January 14, 2026.
SB 1534 would remove credit and debit card processing fees from the definition of "gross receipts" for sales tax purposes. This means businesses would no longer include these fees - paid to payment processors - as part of their taxable sales revenue. The bill directly affects merchants who accept card payments, reducing their sales tax liability on these fees. The key provision changes how gross receipts are calculated, excluding processing costs from the taxable base. This is a policy change to simplify tax calculations for businesses, not a procedural or commemorative measure.
SS#2/SCS/SB 1586 - The act modifies and creates new provisions relating to solid waste management. Under the act, no person may transfer title to any property containing a solid waste disposal site or demolition landfill without disclosing the sale, conveyance, or transfer to the Department of Natural Resources. The seller shall inform the buyer with a written notice signed and dated by the seller about the existence and location of the disposal or landfill site. If the seller fails to send the written notice to the buyer, the buyer may cancel the sale and the seller shall return to the buyer any earnest money paid by the buyer to the seller. After October 1, 2027, an annual adjustment of fees collected for solid waste accepted shall be based on the percentage increase measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the preceding year. The Department shall have the authority to assess, investigate, test, remediate, and manage abandoned solid waste disposal areas. 51%, instead of 61% as currently provided, of revenue shall be used to fund the operating costs of the Department. 10% of revenue shall be allocated to the Department for remediation of abandoned solid waste disposal areas. If there are no more abandoned solid waste disposal areas left in the state in any given year, the percentage of revenue used to fund the operating costs of the Department shall increase to 61%. JULIA SHEVELEVA
