Rep. Terri Violet

Maddy summaryHB 2372 modifies Missouri health care laws primarily by establishing new policies for student medication access and hospital investments. It requires schools to allow students with asthma or anaphylaxis to self-administer prescribed medication under specific conditions, including physician approval, demonstrated skill, and written treatment plans (§ 191.1146). The bill also changes hospital investment rules, permitting up to 50% of "available funds" to be invested in certain stocks, bonds, or mutual funds (§ 96.192), subject to revenue source restrictions. Additionally, it designates "Aneurysm Awareness Month," "Infertility Awareness Week," and "PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day" in Missouri, though these are commemorative and do not alter policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1840 creates Missouri's "Purple Alert System" to help locate missing persons with developmental disabilities who face immediate danger. It directly affects individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, or other non-Alzheimer's cognitive conditions who go missing. The bill requires law enforcement to immediately notify officers, contact local media, and share details with neighboring agencies when such a case is reported. It also mandates training for officers on crisis intervention and policies to enhance emergency response and public awareness about developmental disability-related elopement risks. The system must be implemented by July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1827 expands who can certify eligibility for Missouri disabled license plates and placards by adding licensed occupational therapists to the list of "other authorized health care practitioners" under Section 301.142. This change directly affects individuals seeking disabled placards (who now have more healthcare providers able to issue the required certification) and licensed occupational therapists (who gain authority to provide these certifications). The bill modifies the definition to include occupational therapists licensed under Chapter 324, allowing them to issue physician's statements for conditions they are legally authorized to diagnose and treat, while maintaining existing requirements for the certification format and content.

Maddy summaryHB 1740 updates the state's point system for driving violations, affecting drivers who accumulate points on their license record. It sets specific thresholds for license suspension (e.g., 8 points in 18 months) and revocation (12 points in 12 months), while allowing drivers to avoid full suspension by installing an alcohol interlock device in their vehicle. License reinstatement requires proof of financial responsibility (like insurance) and takes 30-90 days depending on prior suspensions, with shorter timelines for first-time offenses. The bill also clarifies that points cannot be reduced during suspension periods and mandates reinstatement fees for suspended drivers.

Maddy summaryHB 3406 protects federal firearms licensees (FFLs) in Missouri from civil lawsuits related to temporary firearm storage under private agreements with gun owners. The bill grants FFLs immunity from claims - including those involving injury or death - arising from storing or returning firearms per a "firearm hold agreement," where owners voluntarily hand over lawfully owned guns for a set period. It also preempts local governments from regulating these agreements or creating new legal claims against FFLs. The law ensures such agreements cannot be used to imply negligence or affect a gun owner's legal right to possess property.

Maddy summaryHB 3096 establishes a rebuttable presumption that certain cancers and occupational diseases (including heart, respiratory, and specific cancers like lung or prostate cancer) contracted by firefighters and fire investigators are work-related, shifting the burden of proof to employers to disprove the connection. It also adds PTSD as a compensable occupational disease for first responders when diagnosed after experiencing specific qualifying traumatic events, such as witnessing severe injuries or deaths. The bill updates Missouri's workers' compensation framework to cover these conditions without requiring proof of direct causation, provided clear evidence links the condition to job-related exposures or events. This directly affects paid firefighters and fire investigators certified under state law who develop covered illnesses during their duties.

Maddy summaryHB 1618 proposes a new "Missouri Clean Indoor Air Act" by redefining key terms that determine where smoking and vaping are prohibited. It clarifies that smoke-free rules apply to restaurants, health care facilities, government buildings, and most workplaces, while creating specific exemptions for certain cigar-tobacco bars that meet revenue thresholds (over 50% from tobacco sales). The bill defines terms like "electronic smoking device" (including e-cigarettes and vapes), "secondhand smoke," and "enclosed area" to establish clear boundaries for smoke-free zones. This proposed legislation would directly affect businesses (especially bars and food service venues), employees, and public health agencies by standardizing indoor air quality requirements. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read first/second time in 2026) and has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1832 establishes a licensing system for home inspectors in Missouri, requiring anyone performing paid home inspections to obtain a state license. It directly affects individuals and businesses offering home inspection services, while exempting property owners inspecting their own properties, government employees, real estate professionals acting within their licenses, and those inspecting limited components (like heating or electrical systems) in a single residential building. Key provisions include defining "home inspection" and "readily accessible" components, creating an apprenticeship program supervised by licensed inspectors, and mandating that all inspection reports be reviewed and signed by a licensed inspector. The bill also prohibits licensing for businesses (e.g., corporations, LLCs) and outlines penalties for unlicensed activity.

Maddy summaryHB 2406 requires state agencies to notify Missouri's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules before finalizing any new rule that would cost over $250,000 annually for state agencies or significantly impact businesses or individuals financially. The bill mandates a 30-day waiting period after committee notification and requires the legislature to approve such rules via a concurrent resolution before they can take effect. This applies to most administrative rules, making them unenforceable without following these steps, though exceptions exist for rules needed for federal compliance or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 3283 modifies how public employee unions and government employers negotiate contracts. It requires both sides to bargain in good faith for wages, benefits, and working conditions, with a 180-day deadline to reach an agreement before mediation begins. If negotiations stall, the dispute moves to mediation (within 14 days) and then binding interest arbitration (within 90 days), with arbitrators selected from federal or private panels. The bill prohibits public employers from making unilateral changes to negotiated terms during bargaining and ensures arbitration decisions are binding, except for provisions requiring new laws. It directly affects public sector unions and government bodies across Missouri.