Rep. Ashley Aune

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri laws to help government officials identify and block the filing of fake or groundless legal documents and liens. It gives state and local employees the authority to reject documents they reasonably believe are spurious and protects them from liability when making that decision. The law also limits how long a rejected lien can stay on property, requiring a court lawsuit to begin within 35 days to keep it active. Additionally, it creates a process for property owners to petition a court for an order to stop the enforcement of a lien they believe is invalid.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect firearm rights in Missouri while allowing local governments to regulate them. It guarantees the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and limits restrictions on gun accessories, requiring strict scrutiny for any laws that infringe on these rights. However, the amendment explicitly permits counties and cities like St. Louis and Kansas City to pass their own ordinances regulating firearm possession, carrying, and transfer. These local rules can include permit systems with fees limited to administrative costs, background checks, and penalties of up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine. The proposed rights do not apply to convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger due to mental disorders, and they exempt law enforcement, judges, and certain security personnel from local permit requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary Joint Committee on Gun Violence and Legislation within the Missouri General Assembly to study the state's current gun laws and evaluate their effectiveness. The committee will consist of eight legislators from both the House and Senate, with equal representation from the majority and minority parties, and will review existing statutes, consult with experts, and compare Missouri's laws with those in other states. Its goal is to gather information and develop recommendations for potential new legislation aimed at reducing gun violence, with a final report due to the General Assembly by January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri laws to allow a parent to request the cancellation of a child support order if they are later proven not to be the biological father through DNA testing. It applies specifically to parents who have already been ordered to pay support and provides a legal process for them to file a petition, undergo testing, and potentially have their obligations and past debt erased. The legislation includes strict rules, such as requiring the petitioner to pay for the testing and prohibiting the recovery of any money already paid, while also excluding cases involving adopted children. Additionally, if a parent was previously convicted of criminal child support neglect for the child in question, the bill allows them to request that this criminal record be expunged upon a successful paternity challenge.