SB 1625 prevents leftover money in two specific state funds from being moved into the general state budget at the end of each two-year budget cycle. It applies to the Highway Patrol Academy Fund (used for training non-patrol peace officers) and the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund (funded by court surcharges and felony judgments). The bill requires that any remaining funds in these accounts must stay dedicated to their original purposes - such as academy operations or victim compensation services - rather than being redirected to general state spending. This ensures these funds continue supporting targeted programs without being absorbed into the broader state budget.
SB 1658, known as "Mason's Law," allows Missouri residents with a health condition or disability that impairs communication with police to request a special designation on their vehicle license plate. To qualify, applicants (or their family members) must obtain certification from a physician or psychologist confirming the condition will last at least five years. Approved designations will be shared with law enforcement via the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES), alerting officers to potential communication needs during interactions. The program requires renewal every five years and mandates that law enforcement agencies receive training on the designation.
HB 3339 requires Missouri parole board members to visit state prison facilities at least four times annually starting January 1, 2027. This directly affects parole board members, who must conduct these in-person facility inspections as part of their duties. The bill adds this specific requirement to existing rules governing the board’s operations. It does not change parole decision-making processes but mandates regular on-site oversight of correctional facilities. The bill is currently in committee after its introduction on February 18, 2026.
HB 3355 makes it a minor criminal offense (class D misdemeanor) to knowingly approach within 25 feet of a first responder after being orally warned not to, when the person intends to impede duties, threaten physical harm, or harass. It directly affects anyone who engages in such behavior toward law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or hospital staff performing emergency duties. Key provisions require an oral warning before the 25-foot approach, define "harass" as causing substantial emotional distress with no legitimate purpose, and specify the three prohibited intents. The law aims to protect first responders during active duty by criminalizing disruptive or threatening conduct near them.
This bill adds numerous specific psychoactive substances - including fentanyl analogs (like acetyl fentanyl and 3-methylfentanyl), opium derivatives (such as heroin and desomorphine), and hallucinogens (like MDMA, psilocybin, and mescaline) - to the state's Schedule I list of strictly controlled substances. It directly affects individuals possessing or distributing these newly listed drugs, making such actions illegal under enhanced penalties. The bill modifies existing laws to treat possession and delivery of these substances as more severe offenses. It does not include exceptions for industrial hemp or medical use, as specified in the Schedule I criteria.
HB 2407 defines key terms related to adult entertainment venues and performances in Missouri. It establishes "adult cabaret" as businesses (like nightclubs) where performers regularly appear in partial nudity or seminudity during duties, and "adult cabaret performance" as similar acts outside such venues (e.g., topless or exotic dancing). The bill restricts exterior advertising for these businesses, prohibiting signs within one mile of state highways except for two permitted signs on the premises. It directly affects businesses operating adult entertainment venues and performers, creating clear legal definitions to regulate their operations and location restrictions.
HB 2316 repeals existing Missouri statutes and replaces them with new definitions related to firearms, including clarifying that a "machine gun" is any firearm capable of firing multiple shots automatically with a single trigger pull. The bill specifically prohibits possession of "machine-gun conversion devices" (devices that convert standard firearms into automatic weapons), directly affecting individuals who own or seek to acquire such devices. Key provisions define terms like "machine gun" and establish penalty provisions for violating the prohibition, though the bill text provided focuses on definitions rather than detailed enforcement mechanisms. This bill targets specific firearm modifications, not general firearm ownership.
SB 1605 would classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (a compound found in kratom) as a Schedule I controlled substance in the state when present in specified amounts. This bill directly affects individuals possessing or distributing this compound above the defined threshold. The key provision would subject such possession or distribution to the same strict legal penalties as other Schedule I drugs, such as heroin or LSD. The bill is currently in its initial stage (first reading) and has not yet been debated or voted on.
HB 2345 creates tax credits for Missouri taxpayers who donate to domestic violence shelters or rape crisis centers. Businesses and individuals can claim a 50% tax credit for donations before July 1, 2022, and 70% after, up to $50,000 annually per taxpayer. The bill limits total annual credits to $2 million before 2022 (no limit after), requires donations of at least $100 to qualify, and includes a $1,000 credit for converting abandoned property into shelters starting in 2027. It directly affects taxpayers making qualifying donations and shelters classified by the Department of Social Services.
HB 2469 preempts all local government regulations on firearms, banning counties, cities, and towns from enacting rules about sales, ownership, open carry, or other firearm-related controls - except for ordinances that exactly match state law (sections 571.010-571.070) or regulate open carry/discharge within jurisdictional limits. The bill shields gun manufacturers from nuisance lawsuits and most liability claims (except for negligence or defects), and imposes a $50,000 civil penalty on localities that violate the preemption. It also grants standing to residents to sue jurisdictions enforcing invalid local rules and requires courts to address such cases within 30 days. The bill directly affects local governments, firearm manufacturers, and residents by centralizing firearm regulation at the state level.
