HB 1926 prohibits health care professionals in Missouri from documenting or disclosing a patient's citizenship or immigration status in medical records, except when assessing eligibility for social or community services. It specifically bans sharing this information with law enforcement agencies under any circumstances. The bill establishes that licensing boards must investigate violations, imposing one-year license suspensions for intentional disclosures and probation for accidental ones. This law directly affects doctors, nurses, and other licensed health care providers who handle patient records across Missouri.
HB 1807 authorizes Missouri law enforcement to intercept or disable drones that pose credible threats to public safety. The bill specifically allows officers to use detection, tracking, and "mitigation measures" (like jamming or hacking) if there is reasonable suspicion the drone is being used illegally - such as for spying, smuggling, or directly endangering people. It applies to law enforcement agencies and directly affects drone operators who misuse their devices in a "nefarious manner" (illegal, dangerous, or harmful activity). The law requires officers to act only when a drone poses an imminent threat or violates state/federal law.
HB 1992 makes it illegal to install, conceal, or place an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all owners, specifically to monitor occupants. This law directly affects individuals who track vehicles without permission, such as partners, stalkers, or unauthorized third parties. Key exceptions include law enforcement during investigations, parents monitoring minor children in their vehicle, tracking stolen vehicles, and certain insurance or rental company uses. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor for a first offense or a class E felony for repeat offenses, excluding manufacturer-installed tracking systems.
HB 1990 creates a new criminal offense for gift card fraud in Missouri by defining "closed-loop gift cards" (cards issued for personal use at specific merchants) and establishing penalties for fraudulently obtaining or using them. The bill directly affects individuals who commit this fraud and provides clearer legal definitions for law enforcement and courts. Key provisions include defining terms like "adulterated" and "deceive" to clarify the offense, while focusing specifically on closed-loop gift cards rather than general payment methods. This replaces an existing statute to address gaps in current law regarding gift card theft and fraud. The bill does not alter penalties for other fraud types but creates a distinct legal framework for gift card-related offenses.
SB 1171 would create a new criminal offense for storing firearms in a manner that endangers the community, such as leaving them accessible to children or in unsecured locations. This bill directly affects individuals who store firearms unsafely in their homes or vehicles, making such storage a punishable violation. The key provision defines "community endangerment" as unsafe storage that creates a substantial risk of injury or death to others. As a newly prefilled bill (first read on 2026-01-07), it has not yet been enacted into law.
HB 2547 requires anyone placing a surveillance or game camera on private property to first get written consent from the landowner or their representative, or obtain a search warrant under Missouri or U.S. constitutional protections. It directly affects property owners, hunters, security personnel, and others who might use such cameras on private land. The bill also allows law enforcement to place cameras only if facing publicly accessible areas within 100 feet of the location, with approval from the top law enforcement officer. The bill passed the Missouri House with 9-1 support after public hearings.
HB 1881 amends Missouri's controlled substances law by adding specific fentanyl analogs and synthetic opioids to Schedule I (not Schedule III, as the title states). The bill lists numerous fentanyl derivatives (e.g., acetyl fentanyl, xylazine is not listed) and opioid compounds under Schedule I, which requires they have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use. This change directly affects law enforcement, healthcare providers, and individuals handling these substances by classifying them as illegal under Missouri law. The bill does not mention xylazine in its text; the title appears to contain an error, as the actual provisions focus on fentanyl-related compounds. This is a substantive policy change to drug scheduling, not a procedural measure.
HB 1737 makes it illegal to secretly install or place an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all vehicle owners, specifically to monitor or follow occupants. This directly affects individuals who might secretly track vehicles (e.g., in stalking, unauthorized monitoring, or without owner permission), with penalties including a class A misdemeanor for a first offense or a class E felony for repeat violations. Key exceptions include law enforcement using trackers during investigations, parents monitoring minor children in their vehicle, tracking stolen vehicles or goods, and certain rental companies or insurance programs. The law explicitly excludes vehicle manufacturers and covers specific scenarios like vulnerable adult care or lienholder repossession.
SB 1173 changes the required number of hours for racial profiling training during the basic certification process for new licensed peace officers in the state. This bill directly affects law enforcement recruits who must complete this training as part of their foundational officer education. The key provision is modifying the specific hour requirement for this training component, though the abstract does not specify whether the change increases or decreases the hours. As a procedural training requirement bill, it focuses on standardizing or adjusting the curriculum for officer certification.
HB 1953 revises Missouri's law enforcement accountability standards by replacing existing statutes with five new sections. It clarifies that officers may only use force they reasonably believe is necessary to make an arrest, with deadly force permitted only in specific situations like when a person is committing a violent felony or threatening serious harm. The bill requires officers to intervene and report excessive force by colleagues during arrests or crowd control, and prohibits retaliation against officers who report misconduct. It also mandates immediate dismissal and license revocation for officers using respiratory choke-holds outside of specific exceptions. These provisions directly affect all Missouri law enforcement officers and their agencies.
