Rep. Jeremy Dean

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 3153 authorizes the Missouri state government to transfer ownership of specific parcels of land in Springfield, Greene County, to private parties. The bill describes multiple properties (including lots on East Walnut Street, St. Louis Street, and near Walnut and Jefferson Streets) and requires the state commissioner of administration to set reasonable terms for the transfer, such as appraisal requirements and timing. The attorney general must also approve the legal documents formalizing the conveyance. This is a procedural bill transferring state-owned property with no policy changes or direct impact on public services or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 2090 requires most Missouri landlords to offer tenants the voluntary option to have their on-time rent payments reported to credit bureaus. Landlords must provide a written election form detailing the option, fees (capped at $10/month or actual cost), and the right to opt out for six months. The law applies to most residential landlords but excludes single-property owners of buildings with 15 or fewer units. Tenants must pay any required fee separately from rent, and failure to pay may temporarily halt reporting for six months. The requirement begins for new leases on or after February 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2066 would repeal Missouri's current law prohibiting same-sex marriage, specifically targeting Section 451.022 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. This section currently bans marriage licenses for same-sex couples, invalidates such marriages, and prevents recognition of same-sex marriages even if valid elsewhere. If enacted, the bill would remove these restrictions, allowing same-sex couples to legally marry and have their marriages recognized under Missouri law. The change would directly affect same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses and county recorders responsible for issuing them.

Maddy summaryHB 1685 would eliminate Missouri's observance of Daylight Saving Time (DST), requiring the state to remain on Central Standard Time year-round instead of switching clocks in spring and fall. This directly affects Missouri residents, businesses, and local government operations by removing the need to adjust clocks twice annually. The bill specifies that Missouri rejects federal daylight saving time requirements, though it maintains compliance with federal time rules for interstate commerce and U.S. government operations. Key provisions include adopting Central Standard Time as the permanent standard and clarifying that federal laws governing transportation and federal agencies remain unaffected. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no votes taken yet.

Maddy summaryHB 2385 modifies Missouri railroad safety rules to address highway crossings, train length, crew requirements, and crew privacy. It prohibits trains from blocking highway crossings for over 15 minutes (except during emergencies or continuous movement), limits freight trains to 8,500 feet in length, and requires two qualified crew members for most freight operations (excluding helper/hostler services or slow loading/unloading). Violations incur fines up to $10,000 per offense, and the bill mandates redaction of crew members' personal information in public incident records, with limited access for authorized entities like railroads or law enforcement. The law aligns with federal safety regulations and is enforced by the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Maddy summaryHB 2489 requires state-funded organizations providing pregnancy-related services (like family planning, abortion care, prenatal care, or adoption counseling) to share medically accurate and unbiased information about all reproductive health options - including birth control, pregnancy, adoption, and postpartum care. To qualify for state funding, these organizations must provide information verified by medical research, recognized by major health bodies (such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or CDC), or aligned with national medical guidelines. The bill defines "medically accurate" through three specific criteria to ensure information is evidence-based and objective. This applies directly to clinics and providers seeking state financial support for pregnancy-related services. The bill is currently pending in committee (prefiled December 2025, read twice January 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 2479 authorizes Missouri's governor to sell or transfer specific state-owned properties in Harrisonville (Cass County), Kirksville (Adair County), and Springfield (Greene County) to private parties. The bill directs the commissioner of administration to set sale terms like appraisal requirements and timing, while the attorney general must approve the final transfer documents. This procedural bill enables the state to convey these parcels without requiring separate legislation for each property sale.

Maddy summaryHB 2518 ensures DACA recipients who meet all educational and professional requirements for a licensed occupation in the state can obtain a license on the same terms as U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. It prohibits oversight bodies (like licensing boards) from considering immigration status when reviewing applications, requiring evaluations to be based solely on qualifications, education, and competency. The bill directly affects DACA recipients seeking professions requiring state licenses (e.g., healthcare, law, trades) and mandates that their licenses carry identical rights, renewability, and validity periods as those issued to citizens. The law takes effect for all applications submitted on or after August 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2521 abolishes the death penalty for murder in the first degree in Missouri, replacing it with a mandatory life imprisonment sentence without parole. The bill specifically requires courts to sentence individuals convicted of murder in the first degree to life in prison without eligibility for parole, probation, or release except by the governor's action. It applies to all new convictions and requires existing death sentences to be automatically converted to life imprisonment without parole. The legislation repeals all Missouri statutes allowing the death penalty for this offense and updates sentencing classifications accordingly. This change directly affects all individuals convicted of murder in the first degree under Missouri law.