HB 1989 modifies Missouri law to expand prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). It allows APRNs with a certificate from the Missouri Board of Nursing to prescribe medications in Schedules III, IV, and V of controlled substances, and limited Schedule II drugs (like hydrocodone for hospice patients) in 120-hour supplies without refills. APRNs must either work under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician or qualify for an exemption from that requirement. This directly affects APRNs providing patient care in Missouri, particularly in settings where they previously faced restrictions on prescribing these medications.
HB 2062 changes Missouri's higher education residency rules for tuition purposes. It requires public and private Missouri colleges receiving state funds to treat as in-state residents any student who graduated from a Missouri high school (public, private, or home) or earned a high school equivalency in Missouri. Non-citizen students must provide a written statement agreeing to pursue legal status if eligible, but institutions cannot deny admission based solely on immigration status. The bill also mandates that all residency information collected during admission stays confidential.
HB 2073 updates Missouri's vehicle registration rules for salvage vehicles by requiring the Department of Revenue to issue certificates that clearly label the vehicle type (e.g., "Reconstructed Motor Vehicle" or "Non-USA-Std Motor Vehicle"). The bill mandates that these certificates include current odometer readings, an annual odometer update notice, and specific details about prior ownership transfers. It also requires certificates to be designed to prevent alteration or forgery, potentially involving contracts with document security experts. This change directly affects owners of salvage vehicles seeking registration and modifies the state's vehicle title system.
HB 2039 creates a state tax credit for individual volunteer drivers who provide transportation for qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations without expecting payment. It allows eligible taxpayers to claim a credit covering unreimbursed driving costs (gas, diesel, or electric charging) and mileage at the IRS business rate, up to $3,000 per year, adjusted annually for inflation. The credit is non-refundable, can be carried forward for three years, and is subject to a $1 million annual cap across all claimants. The program expires after six years unless renewed by the legislature.
HB 2063 requires Missouri's Secretary of State to provide all printed public materials in Spanish upon request. This applies to materials published and distributed by the Secretary of State's office, such as voter guides or forms. The bill adds a new section (28.950) to state law, mandating Spanish availability without requiring automatic translation of all materials. It directly affects Spanish-speaking residents and others who need these materials in a language they understand. The change is limited to printed materials and only when a specific request is made.
HB 2067 expands the prescriptive authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Missouri. It allows APRNs with a certificate of prescriptive authority and under a collaborative practice agreement to prescribe medications in Schedules III, IV, and V of controlled substances, plus limited Schedule II drugs (like hydrocodone, hospice medications, and stimulants) with a 120-hour supply limit. The bill explicitly prohibits APRNs from prescribing controlled substances for sedation, anesthesia, or for their own use. These changes update Missouri’s rules for collaborative practice arrangements between physicians and APRNs.
HB 2051 modifies Missouri's laws governing school administrators by allowing multiple school districts to share a superintendent without state approval (Section 168.205). It provides $30,000 annually in additional state aid to districts sharing a superintendent, requiring them to use at least half the savings from this arrangement to compensate teachers or fund counseling services (Section 168.205(2)). The bill also mandates consolidation of administrators (superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors) in districts with fewer than 10,000 students located in counties with over 1 million residents, starting in the 2027-28 school year (Section 168.205(3)). This consolidation requires districts to share a border and proportionally share administrator salaries, applying only to districts receiving over 20% state funding.
HB 2041 updates Missouri's legal definitions and procedures for guardianships and conservatorships by replacing outdated sections of law with revised, clarified language. The bill defines key terms such as "disabled person" (a person unable to manage financial resources due to physical, mental, or cognitive conditions) and clarifies roles like "limited guardian" (with restricted duties) and "standby guardian" (for temporary care). It specifies that conservators manage the estate of minors or disabled persons, with limited conservators having restricted authority. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework for courts and appointed guardians/conservators, improving clarity without altering core responsibilities.
HB 2076 modifies Missouri driver's license requirements by mandating that licenses display an applicant's legal name as shown on a birth certificate or through a court-ordered name change. It prohibits using common law name changes (like by usage alone) and requires sex designation to match the legal name documented in official records. This bill directly affects all Missouri license applicants seeking driver's licenses, nondriver's licenses, or permits by standardizing name and sex documentation to align with legal records.
HB 2065 repeals Missouri's current laws specifically addressing gender transition procedures (sections 191.1720, 208.152, 217.230, and 221.120) and replaces them with general Medicaid coverage rules. The new provisions, codified as sections 208.152, 217.230, and 221.120, integrate gender transition procedures into standard Medicaid coverage criteria like medical necessity, without explicit reference to gender transition. This bill removes the prior specific legal framework for gender transition services and subjects them to the same general Medicaid process as other medical treatments. It does not explicitly exclude gender transition procedures from coverage but changes their legal basis to align with standard Medicaid rules.
HB 2042 changes Missouri's child support law to adjust payments when parents share physical custody equally. Specifically, it prohibits courts from requiring one parent to pay child support for expenses during periods exceeding 30 consecutive days when the other parent voluntarily gives up physical custody of the child. This means child support obligations pause or reduce during extended times the child spends with the paying parent, aligning payments with actual caregiving time. The law applies to cases where parents have equal physical custody arrangements, ensuring support reflects the child's time with each parent.
This bill designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 24 in Jackson County (from Davis Road east to Ferguson Spring Road) as the "WWII Robert Earl Sauls Memorial Highway." It requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this memorial highway, with the department covering all associated costs. The bill directly affects the highway corridor in Jackson County and honors Robert Earl Sauls, a WWII veteran, through a permanent memorial designation. As a ceremonial bill, it does not create new policies or affect funding beyond the existing DOT budget.
