HB 2173 is titled "Modifies provisions relating to income tax on tips," but the bill text actually adjusts how Missouri calculates taxable income by modifying adjustments to federal adjusted gross income (AGI). It adds back certain federal tax refunds (like pandemic-related payments excluded from Missouri tax) and specific deductions, while subtracting items like interest from federal bonds. The bill directly affects Missouri taxpayers by changing their state tax liability based on federal tax calculations, particularly for refunds and deductions related to federal tax law changes. This is a procedural tax code adjustment, not a new policy, and does not involve income tax on tips as the title suggests.
HB 2066 would repeal Missouri's current law prohibiting same-sex marriage, specifically targeting Section 451.022 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. This section currently bans marriage licenses for same-sex couples, invalidates such marriages, and prevents recognition of same-sex marriages even if valid elsewhere. If enacted, the bill would remove these restrictions, allowing same-sex couples to legally marry and have their marriages recognized under Missouri law. The change would directly affect same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses and county recorders responsible for issuing them.
HB 2191 requires anyone convicted of an alcohol-impaired driving offense (including first-time offenses) to install and maintain a certified ignition interlock device in their vehicle for at least six months after their driver's license is reinstated. This applies to all vehicles operated by the person, including during any limited driving privilege granted by a court. The law adds this requirement to existing penalties under traffic laws, making ignition interlock use mandatory for all such convictions, not just repeat offenses. It does not change the definition of the offense but expands the scope of who must use the device. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read first time).
HB 2186 changes how first-degree murder trials are conducted when the death penalty is an option. It requires a two-stage trial: first to determine guilt, then to decide punishment. If the defendant is found guilty of first-degree murder without a death penalty waiver, the second stage focuses solely on sentencing, with life imprisonment without parole mandated if the court finds intellectual disability, no aggravating circumstances, or sufficient mitigating evidence outweighing aggravation. This bill affects defendants charged with first-degree murder in cases where the death penalty is sought, applying only to offenses committed on or after August 28, 2001.
HB 2187 requires ammunition sellers to verify a buyer's age using photo identification containing the purchaser's date of birth. This applies directly to retailers selling ammunition and affects customers purchasing it. The bill mandates that sellers confirm the buyer meets the legal age requirement before completing a sale. It does not specify the exact age threshold but focuses on the verification process for all ammunition transactions.
HB 2190 is a proposed bill requiring summer camps (for children aged 5+ operating May-September, excluding religious camps) to meet specific safety standards. It mandates camp staff certification for aquatic activities, written emergency plans covering medical incidents and natural disasters, and 50% of counselors trained in CPR/defibrillators. The bill also requires annual equipment inspections, mandatory criminal background checks for all counselors (including sex offender registry searches), and a public license list maintained by the education department. Camps must disclose licensing status to parents, and violations after May 1, 2028, face fines up to $10,000.
HB 2185 modifies eligibility rules for Missouri's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program by updating definitions in the law. It defines a "qualified student" as either a child with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under federal special education law, or an elementary/secondary student from a household earning ≤300% of the income standard for free/reduced lunch who recently attended public school, is kindergarten-ready, or is a sibling of a current scholarship recipient. The bill directly affects Missouri students seeking these scholarships to attend approved schools, including private schools, charter schools, public schools, or early childhood centers. It does not change scholarship amounts or funding but clarifies who qualifies under the program's current structure. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read twice in 2026).
HB 2184 prohibits noncompete clauses in employment contracts between healthcare employers and licensed physicians, making any clause that restricts a physician’s ability to practice medicine in a specific geographic area after leaving a job unenforceable. This directly affects physicians who might otherwise face restrictions on where they can work following employment termination. The bill specifically bans these geographic and time-based restrictions while leaving other contract terms valid. It does not alter other employment terms but ensures physicians cannot be barred from practicing in a region after their employment ends.
HB 2188, the "Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act," would allow terminally ill adult residents of the state to request medication to end their lives under strict conditions. It requires a qualified patient (18+ with a medically confirmed terminal illness expected to cause death within six months) to receive certification from two physicians, undergo counseling, and provide a written request witnessed by non-conflicted individuals. Key provisions mandate that physicians must ensure patients make an informed decision after discussing their diagnosis, prognosis, risks, medication effects, and alternatives like hospice care. The bill also requires patients to demonstrate competency, avoid coercion, and notify next of kin before obtaining the prescription. This legislation has been prefaced and read for first and second time in the House as of early 2026.
HB 2183 bans the use of seclusion (involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room they cannot leave) in public schools, charter schools, and publicly contracted private providers, except when there is imminent danger of physical harm to the student or others. The bill also prohibits specific dangerous restraint techniques, such as those obstructing breathing, causing pain, restricting communication, or compressing the body. Schools must adopt written policies by 2022 defining restraint and seclusion, requiring annual staff training, and mandating detailed incident reports for every use, including documentation of time, location, methods, and injuries. These policies must ensure students are removed from seclusion or restraint as soon as the danger passes and prohibit all non-essential use.
This bill lacks sufficient detail in the provided context to create a substantive summary. The title and abstract only state it "creates provisions relating to cost-sharing under health benefit plans" without specifying what those provisions are, who they affect, or how they would change existing law. No concrete mechanisms, affected groups, or policy changes are described in the available information. Since the bill is only at the prefiled stage with no committee hearing details, there are no specific provisions to summarize.
This bill (SB 1087) is currently in early stages with no substantive details provided in the available context. The official abstract only states it "modifies provisions relating to driver's licenses" without specifying changes to requirements, fees, eligibility, or other concrete provisions. Since the bill has only been prefiled and scheduled for a committee hearing (no text or specific mechanisms are described), a meaningful summary of its policy content cannot be generated. We cannot describe who it affects or what it does without additional bill text or official summaries.
