HB 3063 updates Missouri's laws on sexual offenses by clarifying definitions and expanding protections for minors. It specifically defines "child sexual abuse material" to include digital images that appear to show minors engaging in sexual conduct (even if created with adults), anatomically correct dolls used for sexual purposes, and material featuring identifiable minors. The bill directly affects venues like cabarets, bars, and restaurants that regularly feature semi-nude performances, and anyone distributing or promoting explicit material. Key provisions include new standards for determining what constitutes "obscene" or "pornographic for minors" material, and clearer rules for businesses operating "sexually oriented establishments." These changes aim to strengthen legal tools for prosecuting offenses involving minors.
HB 3059 requires health insurance plans in Missouri to cover prescription drugs for advanced, metastatic cancer and related symptoms (like treatment side effects) without first demanding that patients try and fail other drugs. It directly affects cancer patients enrolled in health benefit plans, including MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program), by removing barriers to accessing necessary medications. The bill specifies coverage must apply to FDA-approved drugs that align with evidence-based medical guidelines and best practices for treating advanced cancer. This change ensures patients aren't forced to undergo ineffective treatments or provide proof of prior failures before receiving covered care.
HB 2892 requires high-risk domestic abuse offenders (those with two prior convictions or a high recidivism risk assessment) to register with Missouri’s Department of Public Safety within 72 hours of conviction or release. Offenders must provide personal details like addresses, employment, and vehicle information, updating within 10 days of changes, with registration lasting five years after sentence completion. The confidential registry is accessible only to law enforcement for safety planning, not the public, and includes penalties for non-compliance (fines for first violations, misdemeanor charges for repeat offenses). The program expires after six years unless reauthorized by the legislature, with biennial reports required to assess effectiveness and recidivism rates.
HB 3062 repeals a law requiring businesses to provide paper or plastic bags for packaged items. It allows businesses to choose whether to offer paper or plastic bags for purchases, while prohibiting local governments from banning, taxing, or imposing fees on these bags. The bill also maintains consumers' right to use reusable bags for purchases. This changes current requirements that would have restricted bag options and local regulatory authority.
HB 2681 allows volunteer fire departments, counties, municipalities, or groups of employers to purchase supplemental workers' compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters injured while on duty. This supplemental coverage provides additional payments beyond standard workers' compensation benefits, including temporary disability payments. Entities already self-insuring their workers' compensation (like volunteer fire departments) may optionally fund this coverage through their existing self-insurance plans or use general tax revenues not designated for other purposes. The bill modifies existing rules to clarify how this optional supplemental coverage can be arranged and paid for.
HB 2683 clarifies the legal definition of "machine gun" to include firearms capable of automatic fire with a single trigger pull, as well as those modified with devices like bump stocks, auto sears, or "Glock switches." This definition affects law enforcement, courts, and legal proceedings involving firearm regulations, ensuring consistent application of state laws regarding automatic weapons. The bill does not create new restrictions but updates terminology to align with modern firearm modifications. It directly impacts how machine guns are categorized under state law, particularly for prosecution of offenses involving such weapons.
HB 3104 modifies products liability claims by redefining "defective condition" to include manufacturing defects and design flaws that could have been avoided with reasonable alternatives. It replaces joint liability with a pure comparative fault system, meaning a plaintiff's recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault (e.g., if 30% at fault, they receive 70% of damages). The bill also clarifies that defendants can argue plaintiff fault as an affirmative defense, and each defendant pays only for their allocated share of fault, not the full amount. This directly affects manufacturers, injured consumers, and courts handling product injury cases.
HB 3098 creates a funding mechanism for behavioral health crisis services by imposing two new fees on wireless service providers. It requires dealers selling prepaid wireless to charge $0.65 per transaction and CMRS providers to charge $0.65 monthly per postpaid line for customers with Missouri as their primary place of use. All collected funds will be deposited into the new "988 Crisis Continuum Fund" managed by the state treasurer. These funds must be used exclusively by the Department of Mental Health to operate crisis services (like 988 support) and open access behavioral health services for uninsured or underinsured residents. The bill directly affects wireless service providers and end users purchasing wireless plans, while expanding access to behavioral health crisis care.
HB 3106, titled the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2026," would prohibit Missouri health benefit plans (including MO HealthNet and Medicaid managed care) from covering organ transplants or post-transplant care under two specific circumstances: (1) if the transplant occurs in China, or (2) if the organ was procured through sale or donation originating in China. This bill directly affects health insurers and plans operating in Missouri by restricting coverage for these transplant scenarios. The key provision is a blanket coverage ban for transplants tied to China, as defined in the bill's text. The bill was introduced in the Missouri House on January 27, 2026, and is pending further action.
HB 2937 creates a new Joint Committee on Government Efficiency to review state operations and identify cost-saving opportunities. The committee, composed of appointed legislative members, will examine state rules for inefficiency, analyze agency budgets (including potential staff reductions), review unused state property, assess budget-impacting laws, and evaluate Missouri's social services system. Its recommendations on budget cuts and property sales automatically take effect in February unless the legislature or governor blocks them. Savings from these recommendations will fund a dedicated "Government Efficiency Fund" held in the state treasury. The committee must submit annual reports by December 1st and a comprehensive report by September 1st of even-numbered years.
HB 3101 proposes tax credits for Missouri taxpayers who donate to domestic violence shelters or rape crisis centers. Businesses and individuals can claim a credit equal to 50% of donations before July 1, 2022; 70% from July 1, 2022, through 2025; and 100% for donations to rural facilities starting July 1, 2026. Credits cannot exceed $100,000 annually per taxpayer (adjusted for inflation) or the taxpayer’s state income tax liability, with a $2 million total cap before 2022. The Department of Social Services will classify eligible facilities and manage credit allocation, requiring donors to contribute at least $100 annually to qualify. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
HB 3102 establishes the "A+ Schools Program" to support public secondary schools in Missouri. It requires participating schools to meet specific standards, including ensuring all students graduate with challenging coursework, earn college credits or secure postsecondary pathways, and implement measurable performance plans. Schools must develop community partnerships involving businesses and educators, and nonpublic schools meeting criteria can also qualify for student reimbursement of postsecondary education costs. The program provides grants for schools meeting these requirements, with annual reimbursement for eligible students attending public or approved private colleges/vocational schools after graduating from qualifying high schools.
