Rep. Bill Lucas

Maddy summaryHB 1163 prohibits Missouri municipalities from adopting "sanctuary policies" that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement or grant illegal immigrants rights violating federal law. Municipalities adopting such policies lose all state funding and grants until the policy is repealed. Municipal officials who vote to enact these policies commit a criminal offense under state law. The bill defines sanctuary policies as those restricting communication with federal agencies about immigration status or granting illegal status within the municipality. It also requires municipalities to provide written notices to law enforcement about cooperating with immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 1490 would require parole hearings for certain adolescent offenders (18-21 years old at time of offense) sentenced to 25+ years, after they serve 15 years. The board must review petitions within 30 days, requiring institutional parole officers to investigate rehabilitation efforts (work, programs, behavior) and provide mental health evaluations. Victims receive 12 months' notice with rights to attend hearings and submit statements. If granted parole, offenders face 3-10 years of supervised release based on offense type (nonviolent, violent, or life sentences), with rehearing options after denials. This applies only to first-time offenders not sentenced to death.

Maddy summaryHB 1337 requires individuals convicted of domestic abuse offenses (such as domestic assault, stalking, or harassment) in Missouri to register with the state's Department of Public Safety within 48 hours of conviction or release. Registrants must provide personal details like name, addresses, employment, and vehicle information, updating changes within five days, and maintain registration for five years (potentially longer based on risk). The bill establishes a confidential database accessible only to law enforcement for safety investigations, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for non-compliance (misdemeanor for first offense, felony for repeat). This directly affects convicted domestic abuse offenders, not the general public.

Maddy summaryHCR 5 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for ending motorcycle profiling, a practice where law enforcement stops riders based on motorcycle use or gear without legal justification. It urges Missouri law enforcement agencies to include statements condemning this practice in their written policies and training materials. The resolution also encourages collaboration between law enforcement and the motorcycle community to raise awareness about profiling. It does not create new laws or penalties, but formally supports efforts to address the issue. The resolution directs the Chief Clerk to provide copies to all Missouri law enforcement agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 363 modifies self-defense laws to clarify when force, including deadly force, is justified. It removes the "duty to retreat" requirement when defending one's home, vehicle, or private property where the person has a legal right to be. The bill specifies that deadly force is permitted to protect against unlawful entry into a dwelling, vehicle, or occupied private property, or to prevent death/serious injury. It also creates a presumption that a defendant's belief in needing force was reasonable and shifts the burden to the prosecution to prove otherwise in self-defense cases. This directly affects individuals using force in self-defense, particularly in home or property defense scenarios.

Maddy summaryHJR 42 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt certain senior citizens in Missouri from real property taxes on their primary homes. It would apply to residents aged 65 or older who have lived in Missouri for at least 10 consecutive years, with individual income under $150,000 or married couples under $200,000. The exemption would extend to spouses aged 55+ living with the qualifying senior. To offset lost tax revenue, counties would impose a new tax on other property types (like commercial real estate) at a fixed rate, with adjustments based on property values each year.

Maddy summaryHJR 41 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri to exempt certain disabled veterans from state taxes. Specifically, it would exempt veterans with a total service-connected disability (as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) from real property tax, personal property tax, and income tax. The amendment requires voter approval at a future election to take effect, following the first Monday in November 2026 or a special election called by the governor. This change directly affects eligible disabled veterans who meet the VA-defined disability criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 831 expands prescribing authority for certain nurses regarding controlled substances. It allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with specific certification to prescribe Schedule III-V controlled substances and limited Schedule II (hydrocodone) medications for hospice patients, but only under written agreements with physicians and with a 120-hour supply limit without refills. Certified nurse anesthetists (CNAs) may administer controlled substances during anesthesia care without needing special prescribing certification, but cannot prescribe them. The bill prohibits self-prescribing or prescribing for family members and requires detailed written collaborative practice agreements between APRNs and physicians.

Maddy summaryHB 243 ensures that pregnancy cannot delay or prevent a court from granting a divorce (dissolution of marriage) or legal separation. It explicitly states that a court must proceed with the judgment regardless of whether one party is pregnant, removing pregnancy as a barrier to these proceedings. The bill affects individuals seeking divorce or legal separation who are pregnant, requiring courts to follow standard residency and procedural requirements without considering pregnancy status. This change applies to all divorce or separation cases, maintaining existing rules about residency, custody, and property division while clarifying that pregnancy alone does not block finalization.

Maddy summaryHB 236 requires commercial websites where 33% or more of content is deemed "material harmful to minors" to use reasonable age-verification methods before allowing minors access. If a website fails this, it can be sued by a minor who accessed such content, facing damages and legal fees. The law explicitly excludes news organizations and internet service providers from liability, stating they aren't responsible for content they transmit but don't create. It defines "material harmful to minors" as content appealing to prurient interests, depicting sexual acts or nudity, or lacking artistic/scientific value for minors.