HB 2389 prohibits weather modification activities in Missouri, including cloud seeding and dispersing substances into the atmosphere to alter weather patterns. It directly affects individuals or entities conducting such activities, such as agricultural operations using cloud seeding. The law authorizes the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to investigate reports via an online form, pursue civil lawsuits for violations, and seek damages or injunctions. It explicitly excludes standard pesticide use on farms and requires DNR to report violations to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
HB 2386 adds one associate circuit judge position in Missouri's twentieth judicial circuit (covering Franklin, Gasconade, and Osage counties). The governor will appoint this judge to serve until January 1, 2029, after which the position will become elective in 2028. This change modifies judicial staffing without altering court procedures or affecting public policy.
HB 2393 requires Missouri public schools and postsecondary institutions to treat antisemitic harassment or discrimination identically to racial discrimination. It mandates that schools integrate the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into their codes of conduct, prohibiting conduct that creates a hostile environment for Jewish students or staff. The bill explicitly states that criticism of Israel similar to criticism of other countries is not antisemitic and clarifies that the law does not infringe on First Amendment rights or conflict with existing federal/state discrimination laws. This directly affects all public educational institutions in Missouri by establishing new requirements for addressing antisemitism under their conduct policies.
HB 2400 prohibits the sale or distribution in the state of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), directly affecting manufacturers of items like air fresheners, baby products (e.g., cribs, car seats), cookware, cosmetics, and fabric treatments. Manufacturers must report product details - including PFAS types, quantities, and usage - to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the DNR can prosecute violators. The law excludes medical devices, internal product components, and products with "currently unavoidable uses" (e.g., essential health/safety applications without alternatives). It applies to all products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the state, with reporting required for new or modified products.
HB 2399 would establish specific rights for people experiencing homelessness in the state, directly affecting unhoused individuals. The bill guarantees six key rights: the freedom to move freely in public spaces (including parks and sidewalks), equal treatment by government agencies, access to emergency medical care, reasonable privacy for personal belongings, the right to vote and obtain identity documents, and protection against unauthorized disclosure of personal records. These provisions aim to ensure unhoused residents receive the same fundamental rights as other citizens without discrimination. Currently pending in the House (prefiled January 2026, read twice in January), the bill has not yet been voted on or passed.
HB 1765 allows Washington County (with specific population requirements) to ask voters whether to impose a 0.5% tax on hotel and motel stays for tourism promotion. The bill requires the county's governing body to submit a specific ballot question to voters, which must pass by majority vote to take effect. If approved, the tax would be added to room charges, must be listed separately, and funds could only be used for tourism marketing. The tax would not become active without voter approval through this process.
HB 1763 modifies commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements for non-resident drivers, specifically targeting those working under U.S. temporary visa programs (H-2A agricultural, H-2B non-agricultural, or E-2 treaty investor). It requires verification of lawful U.S. presence before issuing a CDL and mandates that applicants provide proof of employment under these specific visa categories, including valid Form I-94 and foreign passports. The bill sets expiration dates for these non-resident CDLs to align with the holder's immigration status period (capped at one year), and requires the state to use the SAVE program to verify immigration status. These provisions apply directly to foreign workers in approved nonimmigrant visa categories seeking to operate commercial vehicles in the state.
This bill establishes the Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act, which classifies intoxicating hemp-derived products as marijuana and subjects them to the same regulations as traditional marijuana under Missouri state law. It creates new protections for medical marijuana patients by prohibiting state agencies from sharing their personally identifying information with the federal government without a court order, and it requires dispensaries to delete consumer records upon request. The legislation also restricts the use of the word "dispensary" in business names to only licensed marijuana facilities and imposes fines for violations of these new rules.
SS/SB 996 - This act modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation. CHANGES OF ATTORNEYS IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES (Sections 287.200 and 287.470) The act permits the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission to change the name, information, or fee arrangement of the attorney or law firm representing a claimant upon the filing of a written agreement, signed by both the claimant and his or her attorney and the new attorney, with the Commission. QUALIFICATIONS, COMPLAINTS, DISCIPLINE, AND REMOVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES (Sections 287.610 and 621.045) The act provides that all administrative law judges (ALJs) shall retire from being an ALJ at 70 years old. Furthermore, ALJs are exempted from the employee at-will doctrine. Current law requires that a retention vote be taken by the Administrative Law Judge Review Committee with respect to each workers' compensation ALJ every twelve years. This act provides that such retention vote shall occur, beginning August 28, 2026, every four years and any ALJ who receives a vote not in favor of retention by a majority of the Committee shall be immediately terminated as an ALJ. This acts also repeals provisions of current law relating to performance audits of ALJs and recommendations of confidence and no confidence. The act permits the Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation to file a complaint with the Administrative Hearing Commission (AHC) seeking to remove an ALJ from office for one or any combination of the following causes: • The ALJ has committed any felony or misdemeanor, regardless of whether a criminal charge has been filed; • The ALJ has been convicted, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in a criminal prosecution under the laws of any state, the United States, or of any country, regardless of whether sentence is imposed; • The ALJ is guilty of misconduct, habitual intoxication, willful neglect of duty, corruption in office, or incompetency; or • The ALJ has committed any act that involves moral turpitude or oppression in office. Prior to filing a complaint, the Director shall notify the ALJ in writing of the reasons for the complaint. Special provisions are included if the reason for the complaint is willful neglect of duty or incompetency. Upon a finding by the AHC that the grounds for disciplinary action are met, the Director may, singly or in combination, issue the disciplinary actions against the ALJ, as provided in the act, including removal or suspension from office. Upon a finding that there are no grounds for disciplinary action, the ALJ shall immediately resume duties and shall receive any attorney's fees due under current law. An ALJ may be suspended without pay, without notice, at the discretion of the Director if: • The ALJ commits a crime for which the ALJ is being held without bond for a period of more than 14 days; • The ALJ's license to practice law has been suspended or revoked; or • A declaration of incapacity by a court of competent jurisdiction has been made with respect to the ALJ. PAYMENT AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES (Sections 287.615, 287.812, and 287.835) The act provides that the compensation for ALJs and chief administrative law judges shall be determined solely by the rate outlined in law and shall not increase when pay raises for executive employees are appropriated. The salary premium for chief ALJs is increased from $5,000 to $10,000. The act furthermore repeals reference to the position of Chief Legal Counsel. The act repeals a prohibition on the payment of any retirement benefits under workers' compensation law to any administrative law judge who has been removed from office by impeachment or for misconduct, or to any person who has been disbarred from the practice of law, or to the beneficiary of any such persons. These provisions are substantially similar to SB 667 (2025), HCS/HB 83 (2025), HCS/HB 123 (2025), SCS/HCS/HB 176 (2025), SCS/HCS/HB 615 (2025), SCS/SB 1390 (2024) and certain provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2064 & HCS#2/HB 1886 (2024) and similar to HB 2194 (2024). REMOTE HEARINGS (Section 287.640) This act allows the Division of Workers' Compensation or any administrative law judge acting through the Division to hold any hearing by electronic means, allowing the parties, attorneys, and judges to be remote. SURCHARGE RATES (Section 287.690) Current law allows the Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation to impose taxes or surcharges for different purposes relating to the administration of workers' compensation, with such tax rate being rounded up to the nearest one-half of a percentage point. This act requires the tax or surcharge rates to instead be rounded up to the nearest one-tenth of a percentage point. This provision is identical to SB 932 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA
This bill (SB 1196) modifies grant provisions for specific workforce training programs, but the provided context lacks details on the exact changes or who is directly affected. The official abstract and recent actions (prefiled December 2025, first reading January 2026) do not specify key mechanisms, program eligibility, or affected groups. Without additional information on the proposed modifications, a substantive summary of policy changes cannot be provided. As a procedural bill with minimal detail in the context, a full summary cannot be generated.
HB 2401 requires firearm owners in Missouri to store firearms securely when not in use, specifically to prevent access by children or ineligible persons. It defines secure storage as keeping firearms unloaded and locked in devices like safes or trigger locks, with personalized firearms requiring their safety features activated. Violations carry a $500 fine for a first offense and a class B misdemeanor for repeat offenses, excluding antique firearms and curios. The bill also mandates firearm dealers to display warning notices about storage penalties and directs the state to include storage laws on suicide prevention resources for dealers, healthcare providers, and the public website.
HB 1775 modifies court procedures for parental rights termination cases. It requires courts to confirm all parties are served before proceeding, mandates a detailed investigation and written report on parental fitness and child welfare (including home conditions and mental health), and ensures all parties receive this report at least 15 days before the final hearing. The bill also grants immunity to social workers and agencies involved in child welfare reports and clarifies that most privileged communications (except clergy/attorney talks) cannot block evidence in these hearings. This directly affects parents facing termination, children in custody cases, courts, and child welfare professionals.
