Rep. Jeremy Dean

Maddy summaryHB 2289 transfers management of state surplus property and real estate to Missouri's Office of Administration, requiring legislative approval for most property sales. It centralizes data processing and telecommunications services under the commissioner of administration, mandating standardized planning and approvals for equipment and services. Lease revenues from excess state property must be deposited into the real estate fund to cover operational costs like rent and maintenance. The bill also establishes a comprehensive state facilities plan prioritizing service efficiency and space consolidation.

Maddy summaryHCR 2 is a non-binding resolution (not a law) passed by Missouri's legislature. It declares Missouri's support for fair redistricting and urges all states to adopt redistricting commissions to prevent partisan gerrymandering. The resolution specifically calls for states to conduct mid-decade redistricting in 2025 to counter election manipulation and asks Congress to establish federal standards for fair representation before the 2030 census. It does not change Missouri's current redistricting process but advocates for national action to ensure voting power is not diluted. This resolution directly affects all U.S. states and Congress, though it has no legal force.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes state funding mechanisms to help hospitals improve workplace security for health care professionals. It allows hospitals to use state reimbursement for security-related expenses, including new security personnel salaries and physical security upgrades over specified time periods. The legislation also mandates an education and awareness program to promote respect for health care workers and inform the public about legal consequences of assaulting them. These provisions are subject to state budget appropriations and apply to hospitals during the two to five years following the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1091 prohibits licensed mental health professionals in Missouri from providing conversion therapy to minors. The bill adds this practice as a specific reason for the state licensing board to refuse or revoke a professional's license. Conversion therapy is defined as any treatment seeking to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. This law directly affects psychologists, counselors, and other licensed mental health providers who work with minors in Missouri. The policy change takes effect by amending state licensing regulations to explicitly ban this practice.

Maddy summaryHB 429 requires all public middle, high, and charter schools in the state to provide free tampons and sanitary napkins (referred to as "period products") in school restrooms starting July 2026, with costs covered by state funds. It also repeals a previous law that prohibited abortion service providers from offering human sexuality or sexually transmitted disease education in schools. The bill does not change existing requirements for human sexuality education content, which must still include medically accurate information on abstinence, contraception, emotional consequences, and safety. This directly affects students in participating schools and removes a barrier for abortion service providers to potentially contribute to such curricula.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Missouri's constitution requiring that marriage exist only between individuals who are 18 years of age or older. It would replace the current constitutional reference to marriage "between a man and a woman" with this age requirement, directly affecting all Missouri residents seeking marriage licenses. If adopted, the amendment would change the state's constitutional definition of marriage, making 18 the minimum age for legal marriage under state law. The bill is currently in committee referral and has not yet been voted on by the full legislature.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would expand Missouri's property tax exemption to include veterans wounded in combat with a total service-connected disability. Currently, the exemption covers certain veterans but excludes those with combat-related injuries; this change would directly affect eligible disabled veterans by exempting their primary residence from property taxes. The bill repeals the existing exemption language and replaces it with a new provision specifically adding combat-wounded veterans to the covered group. The amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 election to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 1535 modifies Missouri's senior citizens property tax relief credit program. It directly affects Missouri residents aged 65+ (or 60+ with surviving spouse Social Security benefits), disabled residents, and disabled veterans who served in the military. Key changes include requiring proof of Missouri residency for the full year, clarifying disability definitions, updating income calculations to include certain benefits, and defining "homestead" as the primary residence. The bill also specifies that property taxes must be paid before filing a tax return and adds rules for claiming the credit when a spouse dies during the year.

Maddy summaryHB 811 allows DACA recipients who meet all educational and professional requirements to obtain state-issued professional licenses (like for nursing or engineering) on the same basis as U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. It prohibits licensing boards from considering citizenship or immigration status when reviewing applications and requires evaluations to be based solely on qualifications, education, and competency. Licenses granted under this bill would have the same renewal terms and validity as those issued to other licensees, provided the recipient maintains valid work authorization. The law applies to all license applications submitted on or after August 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 75 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt Missouri seniors aged 65+ from property taxes if they meet two income and asset thresholds: (1) total household income at or below 156% of the federal poverty guideline for their family size, and (2) total personal property assets valued under $250,000. It directly affects older Missouri residents who qualify under these specific financial criteria. The amendment would add Section 27 to Missouri’s Constitution, defining key terms like "total annual household income" (including all income sources) and "personal property assets" (such as investments and vehicles). If approved by voters in 2026, it would change property tax obligations for qualifying seniors under state law.