Maddy summaryHB 1327 requires businesses, paid political consultants, and individuals to report within 48 hours any advertising, email, or online ad that supports or opposes legislation pending before Missouri's legislature, specifically when referencing entities licensed under Missouri's gaming regulations (sections 313.780-313.850). The report must include the reporter's contact details, the ad's purpose, the amount/value spent, and sources of funding for the ad. Violations are classified as class A misdemeanors, and repeated offenses could lead to business dissolution by the Secretary of State. The bill also mandates that gaming-licensed entities report such expenditures to the Missouri Gaming Commission, which must make these reports publicly accessible online.
Rep. Tara Peters
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Maddy summaryHB 724 updates Missouri's emergency medical services laws by requiring ambulance district board members to complete specific training and education. All new board members must attend an initial training program within one year of taking office covering roles, state laws, ethics, and financial responsibilities, with failure to comply resulting in loss of pay and ineligibility for re-election. The bill also mandates that ambulance districts undergo independent financial audits every three years by certified accountants, with results made publicly available online. These changes directly affect ambulance district boards and their oversight of emergency medical services operations.
Maddy summaryHB 1552 increases the admission fee for excursion gambling boats from $25 to $52 per person and raises the gaming revenue tax rate from 21% to 25%. The bill directs specific portions of these fees and taxes to designated funds: $25 per ticket goes to the Missouri Historic Steamboat Museum Fund, $25 to the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund, and 25% of gaming revenue to the "Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund" for state education programs. Home dock cities or counties receive 10% of the adjusted gross receipts tax to fund public safety services related to gambling boats. The bill also specifies that all fees must be paid by boat operators, with no additional taxes imposed on licensees by local governments.
Maddy summaryHB 1312 establishes new licensing requirements for security guards and security companies, mandating that they obtain written licenses from city or county authorities before working. It prevents disqualification based on past criminal convictions unless the offense directly relates to security duties (e.g., violent crimes, sexual offenses, or fraud). The bill specifies that convictions for crimes like sexual assault, child exploitation, or fraud may disqualify applicants for security licenses. This directly affects all individuals and businesses seeking to operate in the security industry within the state.
Maddy summaryHB 1223 modifies Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) appeal processes to clarify timelines and procedures for recipients and providers. It requires divisions to notify beneficiaries of appeal rights within 10 days of proposed benefit changes, and provides a 90-day window for appeals after case closures. Benefits must continue at prior levels during appeals unless the recipient requests otherwise, and all appeals must include a fair hearing with documented evidence. This directly affects Medicaid recipients denied services, providers denied reimbursement, and agencies administering MO HealthNet.
Maddy summaryHB 1500 modifies Missouri's licensing requirements for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. The bill mandates that practitioners must be certified by a nationally accredited entity (like the Behavior Analyst Certification Board), pass background checks, and complete two hours of suicide assessment training. It sets specific application procedures, including fingerprinting, photo submission, and proof of certification. This law directly affects individuals seeking to practice applied behavior analysis in Missouri and the state committee overseeing licensing.
Maddy summaryHB 785 prohibits health insurers, pharmacy benefits managers, and their affiliates from discriminating against covered entities participating in the federal 340B drug-pricing program. It requires equal reimbursement rates for 340B drugs compared to non-340B drugs (based on federal standards), bans different terms/conditions for 340B providers, and prevents interference with patient access to 340B drugs. Contracts containing discriminatory provisions become void, and violations may result in civil penalties up to $5,000 per day. The bill directly affects hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies enrolled in the 340B program, ensuring they receive equitable treatment from insurers and pharmacy networks. It aligns with federal law but adds state-level enforcement mechanisms for compliance.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against hospitals and clinics participating in the federal 340B drug program. It specifically bans them from paying lower reimbursements for 340B drugs than other pharmacies, applying different requirements (like fees or network restrictions), or refusing to cover 340B drugs. Violations can trigger $5,000 daily penalties enforced by the Insurance Department. The law applies to safety-net hospitals and clinics that buy drugs at discounted federal rates under the 340B program.
Maddy summaryHB 723 replaces Missouri's "Missouri Incarceration Reimbursement Act" with a new law providing financial restitution to individuals wrongfully convicted of felonies and later proven innocent through DNA evidence. Eligible individuals receive $100 per day of postconviction incarceration, capped at $36,500 per fiscal year, and automatically have all criminal records expunged. To qualify, a person must be found "actually innocent" via DNA testing (as defined in the bill), have a final court order of release, and meet specific conditions regarding concurrent sentences. The Department of Corrections administers payments from annual appropriations, making pro rata payments if funds are insufficient, and prohibits additional civil claims against the state for the same matter.
Maddy summaryHB 398 modifies Missouri health care laws to improve STI management, prenatal screening, and contraceptive coverage. It allows health care providers to prescribe treatment for chlamydia or gonorrhea partners without an in-person visit (expedited partner therapy), mandates blood tests for syphilis, hepatitis B/C, and HIV during prenatal care, and requires health insurance plans to cover annual self-administered hormonal contraceptives with no higher cost-sharing than other services. The bill directly affects health care providers, pregnant patients, and health insurers by changing treatment protocols, adding testing requirements, and expanding contraceptive coverage. It also ensures free STI testing regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.