HB 1823 creates a new criminal offense for possessing an ammunition feeding device (like a magazine) that holds more than ten rounds. This law directly affects individuals who own or carry such devices in Missouri, making it illegal to possess them without exception. The bill replaces existing firearm definitions and adds specific penalty provisions for this violation. It focuses solely on restricting high-capacity feeding devices, not on other firearm types or general possession.
HB 1820 creates a state registration system for doulas to enable health insurance reimbursement of their services in Missouri. The bill requires the state Department of Health to establish application criteria, review registration applications, approve or deny registrations, and maintain a public registry of approved doulas. It specifies that doulas providing non-medical support (not medical care) can register to seek reimbursement, though unregistered doulas may still practice. The department must consult community organizations like the Missouri Community Doula Council when setting registration rules. This bill does not mandate insurance coverage but provides the framework for insurers to reimburse registered doulas.
HB 2505 modifies Missouri custody law to establish that grandparents must be given priority over other third parties when a court considers placing a child in third-party custody. The bill specifically states that if a court finds parents unfit or unable to care for a child, custody should first be offered to the child's grandparent(s) before considering other third parties like relatives or non-relatives. This applies only in cases where the court determines third-party custody is necessary and in the child's best interest, not automatically. The law requires courts to make this priority explicit in their custody decisions under the "best interest of the child" standard. It does not change existing custody rules for parents but adds grandparents as the first option for third-party custody placements.
HB 1708 modifies Missouri's rules for disability license plates and windshield placards. It clarifies who qualifies as "physically disabled" (e.g., inability to walk 50+ feet without rest, needing assistive devices, or specific medical conditions like severe respiratory or cardiac issues), explicitly stating age alone does not qualify. The bill allows certain healthcare providers (like nurses, physical therapists, and doctors) to issue physician's statements verifying disability, which must include diagnosis details, license numbers, and expiration dates for temporary placards (max 180 days). It also requires providers to maintain documentation for licensing board review and specifies that permanent placards require permanent disability certification. The bill does not change fees for these plates but updates application requirements for eligible residents.
HB 2373 prevents health care providers from denying minors medical services or terminating their care based on whether a child has received vaccines. It directly affects minor children, their parents or guardians, and medical providers who treat minors. The law prohibits providers from refusing health care services to a minor due to their vaccination status and bans dismissing a minor patient solely because parents refuse to consent to vaccinations for the child. This creates a clear standard for equitable access to pediatric care regardless of vaccination choices.
HB 2507 requires labor organizations in Missouri to wait until a new employee completes 250 hours of work before collecting union dues. This directly affects new employees who join unions, giving them a 250-hour "grace period" to work before dues are required. The bill mandates that employers provide new hires with a written accounting of all dues owed, including how calculations are made, and requires the employee to sign an acknowledgment of this notice before starting work. The law does not prevent voluntary dues payments during the grace period or apply to existing collective bargaining agreements signed before the bill’s effective date.
HB 2509 allows Missouri driver's license applicants to voluntarily identify their race, ethnicity, or national origin on their application form. This information will not appear on the physical license and will only be used by state agencies for research and statistical reporting after being aggregated or anonymized. The bill does not alter the license itself or affect eligibility but adds this optional field to the application process for all Missouri driver's license applicants. It directly impacts individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license in Missouri.
HB 1811 establishes Missouri's process for appointing commissioners and alternates to attend an Article V convention, which is a meeting to propose changes to the U.S. Constitution. The bill requires one commissioner and one alternate per congressional district (eight each for Missouri), with commissioners needing to be Missouri residents meeting state House qualifications but excluding U.S. lawmakers, federal employees, and certain other officials. The Missouri House and Senate must select commissioners via a concurrent resolution, ensuring at least one-third are not current legislators. Commissioners must swear to follow the legislature's instructions for the convention, including only considering amendments that align with Missouri's application, and report any violations by fellow delegates.
HB 2519 expands Missouri's hate crime definitions to include offenses motivated by race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. It upgrades penalties for hate-motivated crimes to class D or E felonies and requires law enforcement agencies to report such offenses. The bill mandates new training for peace officers, including six hours on hate offense identification and victim assistance for those licensed after 2026, and six hours on racial profiling and bias for those licensed after 2027. These changes directly affect law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and court systems by altering how hate crimes are defined, prosecuted, and handled during officer training.
HB 2525 requires the state to prioritize bidders whose employees are union members for state contracts in construction, infrastructure, healthcare, education, public safety, and water/waste management sectors. This applies only when competing bids offer equal quality and price, or when bids are otherwise comparable. The bill defines "labor organization" broadly as any group focused on collective bargaining, grievance handling, or mutual employment protection. It directly affects state contractors in these specific industries by creating a preference for unionized labor under defined conditions. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no votes taken yet.
HB 2513 requires healthcare providers to create and maintain written, physician-approved individualized care plans for children under 18 with rare or medically complex conditions (defined as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people nationally or requiring specialized management). The bill mandates annual reviews of these plans, updates after hospitalizations, and specific emergency care instructions within the plan. It requires hospitals and emergency services to report significant protocol deviations (any change from the care plan causing or risking harm) to the child’s primary specialist within 24 hours. The law also establishes training for healthcare professionals on adhering to these care plans and encourages a centralized registry of plans for authorized access. The provisions become effective March 1, 2027.
HB 2518 ensures DACA recipients who meet all educational and professional requirements for a licensed occupation in the state can obtain a license on the same terms as U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. It prohibits oversight bodies (like licensing boards) from considering immigration status when reviewing applications, requiring evaluations to be based solely on qualifications, education, and competency. The bill directly affects DACA recipients seeking professions requiring state licenses (e.g., healthcare, law, trades) and mandates that their licenses carry identical rights, renewability, and validity periods as those issued to citizens. The law takes effect for all applications submitted on or after August 28, 2026.
