Rep. Bob Titus

Maddy summaryHB 2136 makes it unlawful to possess a firearm if someone has a felony conviction (state or federal), is a fugitive, mentally incompetent, habitually intoxicated, or not a U.S. citizen. It classifies unlawful possession as a class C felony, but upgrades it to a class B felony if the person has a prior conviction for the same offense or a dangerous felony. The bill excludes antique firearms from these restrictions. This law directly affects individuals meeting the specified criteria, altering penalties for firearm possession under these conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 2135 modifies Missouri's concealed carry permit system by establishing new eligibility rules and validity periods. It requires applicants to be at least 18 years old (or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces), meet residency or military status requirements, and have no disqualifying criminal history (including certain violent misdemeanors or drug offenses within five years). Permits would be valid for five years from issuance, and failure to renew within that period could trigger federal background check restrictions under 27 CFR 478.102(d). This bill directly affects Missouri residents and military members seeking concealed carry permits, replacing previous rules with updated criteria for permit issuance and renewal.

Maddy summaryHB 1700, titled the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act," prohibits Missouri state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions from enforcing any "red flag law" that would temporarily or permanently seize firearms from citizens. The bill defines "red flag law" broadly to include federal or state laws requiring firearm surrender based on safety concerns, excluding only individuals charged with dangerous felonies while on bail. Key provisions ban the use of state funds to enforce such laws, impose $50,000 civil penalties for violations, and allow affected citizens to sue for damages. The law explicitly does not prevent standard firearm seizures as evidence during criminal investigations. This bill directly affects Missouri residents who might face firearm seizures under red flag laws and state officials responsible for law enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 2581 mandates specific content for human sexuality education in public schools, directly affecting K-12 students and school districts. The bill requires medically accurate instruction covering abstinence as the preferred choice, STI prevention (including HIV/AIDS and HPV), contraception effectiveness, emotional consequences of teen sex, conflict management skills, legal responsibilities (like statutory rape), online safety, and sexual harassment/violence definitions. Crucially, it mandates for the 2026-27 school year and beyond the use of two specific videos: a high-definition fetal development ultrasound and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video showing human gestation. School boards must provide parental notification about curriculum content and allow opt-outs, while prohibiting abortion-related materials in instruction.

Maddy summaryHJR 128 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for most state and local taxes every 25 years after their initial implementation or last rate change. It mandates that taxes must be submitted to voters at the next general election following the 25-year period, with specific timing rules for taxes already in place. The amendment excludes taxes for bond payments or existing debt, and prohibits ballot summaries from labeling such tax votes as "not a tax increase." This would directly affect taxpayers and lawmakers by making most existing taxes subject to periodic voter re-approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2583 requires Missouri's Department of Transportation to study increasing interstate speed limits to 75 mph on Missouri's designated interstate highways. The study must be completed by August 28, 2028, and report findings to the governor, House Speaker, and Senate President Pro Tempore, including potential solutions for any safety concerns identified. This bill directly affects the state's transportation agency and future speed limit decisions on interstate roads. It is a procedural study bill with no immediate policy change, focusing solely on gathering data before any potential speed limit adjustment.

Maddy summaryHB 2582 requires applicants for Missouri's MO HealthNet program to verify they are not enrolled in another state's Medicaid program or a qualified health plan under the Affordable Care Act. It directly affects individuals seeking MO HealthNet benefits who currently have coverage elsewhere, including those relocating from other states. The bill mandates applicants provide a certificate of non-enrollment from their previous state program if applicable, and requires them to terminate that enrollment before MO HealthNet approval can be granted. This change adds a verification step to the application process without altering existing eligibility criteria for MO HealthNet.

Maddy summaryHB 2083 creates legal immunity from criminal liability for health care providers in Missouri when delivering services, directly affecting doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals working in health facilities. The bill states providers cannot be criminally charged for harm arising from their care, except in cases of gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or willful harm. It clarifies this immunity does not override existing civil liability rules or other legal protections. The law specifically applies to services covered under Missouri’s health care licensing statutes (sections 324.050-324.089, 190, 198, 330-338, and 376.1350 definitions).

Maddy summaryHJR 169 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval before Missouri state or local districts can increase taxes, debt, or annual spending above certain thresholds. It directly affects state and local governments (excluding government-owned enterprises) by mandating public votes for new revenue measures and creating a refund process for illegally collected revenue. Key mechanisms include requiring districts to provide detailed spending data to voters before tax/debt votes, refunding illegally collected revenue with 10% annual interest, and suspending certain spending limits only during declared emergencies. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2027, and would override conflicting existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1866 changes Missouri's peace officer licensing rules by requiring the director of the Department of Public Safety to deny a license application if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, had a previous peace officer license permanently revoked or surrendered, or has other issues that would lead to disciplinary action if licensed. The director may instead grant a license with conditions or deny it, and must provide written notice of the decision. Applicants denied a license can appeal to an administrative hearing within 30 days, but the hearing will not reconsider the severity of the issue or rehabilitation efforts. This bill replaces the existing licensing criteria with these specific denial conditions.