Rep. Jamie Ray Gragg

Maddy summaryHB 1999 prohibits paying individuals who collect signatures for initiative petitions in Missouri. The bill directly affects people gathering signatures to place citizen-led ballot measures on the election ballot. Key provisions require signature collectors to swear in an affidavit that they are not being paid (Section 116.080), and violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor. This replaces prior law to prevent financial incentives for signature gathering, aiming to reduce potential fraud in the initiative process.

Maddy summaryHB 2482 establishes a "Foster Care Youth Bill of Rights" for school-aged children in state foster care, directly affecting foster youth, foster parents, and child welfare agencies. It requires agencies to provide age-appropriate orientation to youth and foster parents, post the rights in facilities, and make them accessible online. Key provisions include the right to safe housing, family contact, educational stability (staying in their school of origin), court participation when appropriate, and a timely permanency plan developed within 12 months of placement. The bill also mandates transition planning for youth aging out of care, including job skills training, financial literacy, and college application assistance, and allows enforcement of these rights through court action.

Maddy summaryHB 109 designates Branson as Missouri's "Live Entertainment Capital" by adding this official title to state code (Section 10.254). This ceremonial bill directly affects Branson's identity and promotional efforts but does not create new funding, regulations, or policy changes. The key mechanism is a symbolic designation in state law, intended to highlight Branson's reputation for live entertainment venues and events. The bill passed the House unanimously (12-0) but was postponed in committee on May 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Missouri state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions from enforcing any "red flag law" that allows temporary or permanent seizure of firearms without a court hearing where the individual had a chance to be heard and a finding of probable cause for criminal activity (sections 3-5). It specifically bans the use of federal funds to enforce such laws (section 4) and creates civil penalties, including $50,000 per violation, for agencies that enforce them (section 7). The bill directly affects Missouri citizens who might be targeted by federal or state red flag laws, preventing state entities from complying with such orders. It exempts firearm seizures as evidence in criminal investigations (section 6) and states the law is an emergency measure for public safety.

Maddy summaryThe bill text provided does not align with the title's description of adding mifepristone to Schedule IV or establishing offenses related to abortion. Instead, the text is a standard listing of controlled substances for Schedules I-V, including opioids (e.g., fentanyl analogs), hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, psilocybin), and cannabis derivatives (excluding industrial hemp). It does not mention mifepristone, medication abortion, or coerced abortion provisions. The title appears inconsistent with the actual legislative text provided. No concrete policy changes related to abortion or mifepristone are evident from the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 919 requires a 72-hour waiting period before an abortion, mandating specific in-person counseling for the patient. The bill requires healthcare providers to give detailed, written materials covering medical risks, fetal development (with images showing anatomical stages), abortion methods, and alternatives like pregnancy support centers. It also requires women to view an active ultrasound showing the fetus and hear its heartbeat (if audible) at least 72 hours prior, with providers offering a list of local ultrasound services. This applies directly to women seeking abortions and the healthcare facilities performing them in the state. The bill focuses on informational requirements rather than restricting access based on gestational age.

Maddy summaryHB 166 establishes Missouri's rules for selecting and overseeing commissioners who would attend a potential Article V constitutional convention (a process to propose U.S. constitutional amendments). It requires commissioners to be Missouri citizens meeting House of Representatives qualifications (excluding federal officials and some state leaders), appoints them via a joint legislative committee with at least one-third not being current lawmakers, and mandates they follow specific instructions set by the Missouri legislature regarding what issues they can address at the convention. The bill also creates oversight mechanisms to ensure commissioners act within the legislature's approved guidelines.

Maddy summaryMissouri would permanently adopt daylight saving time as its standard time, ending the practice of changing clocks twice a year for residents and businesses. The bill exempts the state from federal daylight saving time rules and designates the current daylight saving time as the new permanent standard. This change would take effect upon the bill's passage, eliminating future clock adjustments for all areas of Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 556 requires public school districts and charter schools in Missouri to designate the general municipal election day and general election day (as defined by state law) as official school holidays starting with the 2025-26 school year. This means schools must not hold classes on these election days, which are set by law as part of the state’s election schedule. The bill applies to all public schools following standard academic calendars, excluding those operating year-round. It does not change existing school calendar requirements for other dates, such as holidays or make-up days. The requirement becomes effective for the 2025-26 school year and applies annually thereafter.

Maddy summaryHB 194 prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, requiring physicians to confirm heartbeat presence (using standard medical practice) before performing most abortions, except in medical emergencies. It modifies state law to define "unborn children" as having rights from conception and mandates detailed abortion reporting, including heartbeat detection results. The bill allows private civil lawsuits against doctors, clinics, or insurers who perform or facilitate abortions without heartbeat confirmation, with penalties of $10,000 per violation. It directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and insurers covering such procedures, while prohibiting state enforcement of the law.