Rep. Jeff Farnan

Maddy summaryHB 2471 requires dental plans to calculate and report a "dental loss ratio," which measures the percentage of premiums spent on actual patient care (not overhead). Dental plans must file annual reports by March 1st detailing this ratio, based on specific formulas that exclude administrative costs and certain fees. If a plan's ratio falls below 85%, it must issue rebates to enrollees by August 1st of the following year, calculated as the difference between premiums and patient care spending. This bill directly affects private dental plans (excluding state programs like MO HealthNet) and their enrollees, mandating transparency and rebates when plans spend too little on care.

Maddy summaryHB 2600 updates election rules for ambulance district governing boards in specific counties. It requires counties with over 105,000 residents adjacent to large charter-county areas to divide ambulance districts into six election districts with staggered terms (1-3 years), while other counties must hold at-large elections for six directors. The bill allows districts to create smaller election subdistricts (with board approval) and lets voters approve changing board size (to 7, 5, or 3 members) via ballot measure. These changes directly affect ambulance district governance structures in targeted counties, streamlining elections and board composition.

Maddy summaryHB 2897 amends Missouri's optometry law to allow optometrists to prescribe and administer injectable medications and perform specific surgical procedures (such as certain laser treatments for eye conditions) that were previously excluded from their scope of practice. Optometrists who graduated before July 1, 2020, must complete a 32-hour certification program covering both theory and clinical training to perform these procedures, while those who graduated after that date are exempt. The bill maintains a list of excluded procedures, such as LASIK, corneal transplants, and most surgeries involving the retina or eye structure. This change expands access to certain eye care services under defined training and certification requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2096 modifies how Missouri allocates state funds to regional planning commissions. It requires a 50-50 matching fund system, meaning each commission must provide local funds equal to the state funds received. The bill sets specific annual funding caps: $130,000 for the East-West Gateway and Mid-America Regional Councils, and $50,000 for each of 19 other commissions (including South Central Ozark, Ozark Foothills, and Missouri Valley). Starting July 1, 2027, these caps will automatically adjust yearly based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill directly affects all regional planning commissions receiving state funds under these provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2035 prohibits using artificial intelligence to create explicit sexual material featuring a person's image or voice without their express written consent. It directly affects individuals whose likenesses could be misused and entities (like companies or creators) generating such AI content. The bill bans altering or replicating someone's image/voice via AI for explicit material and requires written consent for any use of a person's likeness in such content. Violators face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and victims can sue for actual damages plus attorney fees. The law explicitly excludes artistic or anthropological works from its definition of "explicit sexual material."

Maddy summaryHB 3014 authorizes the State of Missouri to transfer ownership of two specific parcels of land in Nodaway County to another party. The bill describes the exact boundaries of Tract 1 and Tract 2 using legal survey terms but does not name the recipient. Key provisions require the state commissioner of administration to set reasonable terms for the transfer (like appraisal requirements) and the attorney general to approve the final conveyance document. This is a procedural bill focused solely on facilitating the state's property transfer, with no direct impact on public policy or residents beyond the land transfer process.

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Maddy summaryHB 3015 requires commercial websites and social media platforms (like apps or online services) to verify users are 18+ before accessing content classified as "sexual material harmful to minors" - defined as material appealing to minors' prurient interest, depicting sexual acts, or lacking value for minors. It mandates reasonable age verification (using ID or transactional data) but prohibits retaining user identity data. The law exempts news organizations, public interest broadcasts, and internet service providers from liability for content they don’t create. Violators face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, plus potential fines for failing to verify or retaining identifying information.

Maddy summaryHB 2958 prohibits registering a motor vehicle in another state specifically to avoid this state's titling and registration requirements. It directly affects individuals or entities attempting to circumvent local vehicle registration laws by registering elsewhere. The bill creates a legal prohibition against this practice, though the provided text mainly contains vehicle definitions (e.g., "all-terrain vehicle," "autocycle") rather than the bill's core provisions. The bill's title and purpose are clear, but the provided text does not include the actual voting or enforcement mechanisms. Without the full bill text detailing the prohibition's scope or penalties, a complete summary cannot be accurately generated from the given context.

Maddy summaryHB 2036 replaces Missouri's existing motor vehicle registration rules with new requirements. It mandates that most vehicle owners annually register their vehicles with the state, retaining odometer readings for model year 2013 or newer vehicles with under 150,000 miles for 10 years. This applies to non-commercial passenger vehicles (excluding buses, motorcycles, and heavy trucks), requiring owners to submit specific vehicle details during registration. Special rules are included for reconstructed vehicles, salvage vehicles, and those with modified components, requiring additional documentation like pictures or manufacturer statements.