HB 3047 prevents landlords from evicting veteran tenants unless illegal activity occurs on the property. It defines a "veteran" as someone with an honorable military discharge after six months of active duty (or six years in reserves/National Guard), or who served in a campaign with a medal. Landlords cannot evict these tenants for standard lease violations like nonpayment of rent. The law would require eviction cases to prove illegal conduct as the sole justification, changing current eviction rules for this group.
HB 3132 creates a court-issued "certificate of exemplary conduct" for eligible individuals with certain past convictions (excluding sex offenses requiring registry). This certificate prevents employers, housing providers, and licensing boards from considering their conviction history when making decisions about jobs, housing, or professional licenses. The court must grant the certificate if an applicant demonstrates consistent good moral character and that granting it serves the public interest, with annual reports required on how often the certificate is used. The bill directly affects people with non-sex-offense convictions who meet these standards, removing barriers to employment and licensing without changing existing criminal penalties.
HB 2991 allows cities to permit mixed-use residential (65%+ residential space) and multifamily residential (3+ units) developments in areas already zoned for offices, retail, or commercial use without requiring special zoning changes or extra approvals. It restricts cities from imposing stricter density limits (capping at 36 units/acre), building height rules (max 45 feet), or parking requirements (no more than one space per unit) than those applied to commercial buildings. The bill also simplifies conversions of existing commercial buildings to residential use by removing requirements for traffic studies, new parking, or utility upgrades beyond existing capacity. This directly affects developers building housing projects and city governments managing zoning regulations.
HB 3118 modifies tax credit rules for business contributions to community programs. It allows up to 70% tax credits for donations to approved programs in small communities (under 15,000 residents) or distressed areas, with an annual cap of $6 million. Special provisions apply to affordable housing investments in distressed communities, offering up to 55% tax credits under separate annual limits. The bill affects businesses and financial institutions making qualifying contributions, excluding normal business activities like banking or insurance operations.
HB 3080 modifies Missouri’s historic preservation tax credit program to increase incentives for rehabilitating historic properties. It offers a 35% tax credit for eligible properties in qualifying counties (non-urban areas with high poverty rates), historic schools, or theaters, compared to a 25% credit for other properties. To qualify, rehabilitation costs must exceed 50% of the property’s basis and meet federal Secretary of the Interior standards. The bill also sets a $90 million annual cap on tax credits for non-poverty-area projects and allocates an additional $30 million yearly for projects in high-poverty census tracts.
HB 2847 changes how certain cities can adjust zoning rules. It requires a two-thirds vote of a city council to approve zoning changes if 30% of landowners protest (covering either the affected land area or a 185-foot buffer zone). The bill also bans cities from allowing public referendums or votes to challenge zoning changes. This applies only to home rule cities located in counties with 260,000-300,000 residents.
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HB 2917 creates a "Senior Tenant Bill of Rights" for renters aged 60 or older. It requires landlords to provide written leases before move-in, give 30-day renewal notices, maintain safe housing, disclose all fees upfront, and follow clear rent increase guidelines. Seniors can report violations to adult protective services, which will assist with complaints and connect them to legal aid resources. The bill directly affects landlords renting to seniors and aims to standardize tenant protections for this age group.
HB 3127 requires insurance companies in Missouri to cover reasonable additional living expenses (like temporary housing, meals, and transportation) when a firearm discharge incident makes a home uninhabitable, regardless of whether the discharge was intentional or accidental. It applies to homeowners, renters, and dwelling insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, and also mandates coverage for motor vehicle damage from firearm incidents. Insurers must specify coverage limits in policies (either a dollar amount or time period) and cannot cover unrelated expenses like evacuations not tied to the incident. The bill does not regulate firearm ownership, impose liability on gun users, or change existing policy terms beyond requiring this specific coverage.
HB 2830 proposes increasing a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds from $3 to $9 per recorded property document. This fee change directly affects property owners and real estate professionals who must pay the fee when recording deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The additional $6 per transaction (making the total $9) would be sent to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, specifically designated for housing-related programs under Section 215.034. The bill does not alter other fee components, such as the $2 retained by recorders for office operations or the $1 allocated to land survey and local records funds.
HB 3016 establishes new rules for landlord-tenant relationships in most rental properties. It sets a two-person-per-bedroom occupancy limit (with exceptions for children), requires written leases for all rentals, and mandates one month's written notice for terminating month-to-month agreements. The bill specifically prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report housing code violations, join tenant groups, or complain about unsafe conditions, and adds 60-day notice requirements for mobile home lot lease terminations. These changes directly affect renters, landlords, and housing courts across the state.
