HB 2127 requires healthcare providers to perform a p53 test on all abnormal uterine tissue samples (endometrial samples) collected for diagnosis. This test, which detects protein abnormalities linked to cancer severity, must be done alongside any other existing diagnostic tests. The bill directly affects patients diagnosed with abnormal uterine tissue and their healthcare providers, mandating this specific test to improve diagnosis and treatment planning for uterine cancer. It does not change existing testing requirements but adds the p53 test as a standard step for these cases.
HB 2101 allows charter counties (those operating under their own governing charters) to set term limits for locally elected county officials, such as commissioners or supervisors. The bill adds a new section to state law enabling these counties to establish specific term limits through their charters. It does not require counties to implement term limits, only authorizes them to do so if they choose. This change directly affects charter counties and their elected local leaders, providing a legal mechanism for counties to define term limits in their governing documents. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no votes taken yet.
This bill (HB 2106) prohibits Missouri courts and contracts from enforcing Shari'a law or other foreign legal systems that would violate constitutional rights. It specifically voids court decisions, arbitration rulings, or contract clauses relying on such laws, while exempting religious organizations' internal matters (like clergy selection) and agreements covered by federal treaties. The bill does not restrict property purchases by religious groups, as the title incorrectly suggests; its focus is on legal applications in courts and contracts. It applies to state courts and contracts within Missouri, with limited exceptions for religious governance and federal obligations. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read first time in 2025-2026).
SS/SCS/SB 1085 - This act prohibits public school and charter school staff members from encouraging minor students in their "social transition", defined as the process of a minor student changing his or her gender presentation or expression, with the goal of being perceived and treated as a gender different from the student's biological sex. The act defines a "staff member" as a teacher, school employee, volunteer, contractor, or other individual authorized to provide services at a public school or charter school, including, but not limited to, any individual in a position of authority or responsibility, such as a counselor or health care worker. School staff members shall neither encourage a minor student to withhold information from his or her parent nor withhold certain health information from a student's parent. A staff member shall notify a minor student's parent by phone or email within 24 hours of receiving a request by the student to participate in the student's social transition. The act outlines certain actions that trigger this parental notification requirement, including a minor student's request to be referred to by a pronoun that does not correspond to the student's biological sex; a request to use a name that does not correspond to the student's legal name; a request to use a restroom designated for the opposite biological sex; or a request to participate on an athletic team designated for the opposite biological sex. No staff member shall engage in any conduct that facilitates the social transition of any minor student; deliver any presentation or lesson to any minor student regarding gender transition or social transition; or refer to a minor student by a title or pronoun that does not correspond to the student's biological sex, or by a name other than the student's legal name or a nickname or derivative thereof. A staff member or student shall not be subject to any disciplinary action for declining to address a person using a name that does not correspond to the person's legal name or a pronoun that is inconsistent with the person's biological sex. A staff member who discloses a violation of this act by another staff member shall be protected from any manner of retaliation as set forth in current law. If a school district discovers that a licensed educator has knowingly violated any provision of this act, the school district shall initiate disciplinary proceedings against that staff member, up to and including suspension or revocation of the individual's teaching license and suspension or termination of employment, as appropriate. A licensed educator at a charter school shall also be subject to disciplinary proceedings for violations of the act, up to and including suspension or revocation of the individual's teaching license and suspension or termination of employment, as provided in the act. The Attorney General may bring a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief, against a school district, public school, charter school, or staff member for any violation of this act. Any parent of a minor student may bring a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief or for damages, against the staff member or against the school district, public school, or charter school in which such minor student is enrolled for any violation of this act. If the parent prevails, the court shall award to such parent court costs and reasonable attorney's fees and any other damages or remedy which in the judgment of the court shall be appropriate. Any staff member may bring a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief or for damages, against the school district, public school, or charter school that employs such staff member for any violation of the act's prohibitions on certain disciplinary or retaliatory actions against school staff members. This act is similar to HB 2580 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
HB 2054 requires Missouri's Department of Mental Health (DMH) to reimburse counties and cities without counties for the cost of housing individuals who lack mental fitness to stand trial due to mental illness. Specifically, DMH will pay $200 per day for custody time plus medication costs when a person is held in jail because they cannot understand court proceedings or assist in their defense. County sheriffs or city officials must submit certified records of days held and medication costs within two years of eligibility, and DMH will review and pay eligible claims. This bill directly affects local governments managing jail costs for mental health-related custody cases under Section 552.020 of Missouri law.
HB 1677 requires that individuals arrested for crimes undergo a mental health evaluation within 45 days to determine if they are competent to participate in court proceedings. If evaluation results indicate a need for treatment, the person must be transferred to a mental health facility within 45 days of the evaluation. The bill mandates that agencies explain delays beyond these deadlines to law enforcement or prosecutors and requires annual reports to the legislature by the Department of Mental Health starting in 2027. This bill directly affects arrested individuals who may require mental health assessments, focusing on timely evaluations and treatment access while establishing accountability measures.
HB 1668, the "Foreign Adversary Divestment Act," requires Missouri's state and local government investment funds - including public pensions, city/municipal funds, and university endowments - to sell all investments in companies tied to foreign governments on the U.S. Treasury’s "Specially Designated Nationals" list. The bill prohibits these funds from holding or investing in any entity owned by, domiciled in, or primarily operated by a "foreign adversary" (as defined by U.S. Treasury lists). Funds must fully divest from prohibited holdings within two years, reducing such investments to less than 0.05% of their total value, and the state treasurer must create a restricted company list within six months. This law applies directly to all Missouri state-managed funds, without overriding existing fiduciary or investment standards.
HB 2148 modifies state procurement rules by requiring departments to publish specific details when canceling competitive bids. If a bid is canceled, the department must publicly state the cancellation reason, outline plans to repost the bid (including timing), explain if it will be combined with other bids, and share information about similar active bids. This affects state agencies issuing bids for purchases over $100,000, ensuring transparency during cancellation. The bill does not change standard bidding procedures but adds mandatory disclosure requirements for canceled bids. It is a procedural update, not a substantive policy change.
HB 2138 redefines when firearm possession becomes unlawful by adding three specific circumstances: (1) having a felony conviction (state, federal, or other state), (2) being a fugitive, habitually intoxicated/drugged, or mentally incompetent, or (3) being under 18 on public property. It includes an exception for those who completed hunter education, and exempts antique firearms from these rules. The bill changes penalties: unlawful possession is a class C felony by default, but becomes a class B felony if the person has a prior dangerous felony conviction or prior unlawful possession. This bill applies directly to individuals meeting these defined conditions, not to the general public.
HB 2140 authorizes Bollinger County to impose a new sales tax (up to 1% in 1/8% increments) for county facilities, but only after voters approve it in a separate ballot question. The tax must be voted on separately from other taxes, with proceeds exclusively funding county facility operations and maintenance. County officials must submit the proposal to voters on election days, and the tax becomes effective only if approved by a majority of voters casting ballots. Any funds collected are held in a separate "County Facilities Sales Tax Fund" managed by the state revenue department, not commingled with state money.
HB 1666 modifies rules for community improvement districts (CIDs) in Missouri, directly affecting CID boards and their host municipalities. It requires CIDs to provide municipalities with meeting notices 10 days in advance (or immediately for emergencies), submit complete agendas 3 days before meetings, and submit annual budgets 180-90 days before the fiscal year begins. The bill mandates CIDs to file detailed annual reports with the municipal clerk and state agencies within 120 days of the fiscal year-end, including financial data, meeting records, and resolutions. Failure to meet reporting deadlines results in a zero compliance grade, and districts scoring below 80% may be dissolved by the municipality’s governing body.
HB 1639, the "Missouri Pathways to Access and Success Act," requires Missouri public colleges and professional licensing boards to standardize disability accommodation processes. It allows students to use IEP records, past disability services, or licensed professional evaluations to prove eligibility for college accommodations, and mandates that licensing bodies (like those for doctors or lawyers) accept similar documentation for exam accommodations. The bill strengthens protections by requiring licensing boards to grant accommodations unless they provide clear evidence of fundamental alteration or undue burden, and establishes a 30-day decision timeline with detailed denial explanations. Applicants denied accommodations can appeal to a panel including disability advocates, and licensing bodies must reimburse legal costs for wrongful denials.
