Rep. Lisa Durnell

Maddy summaryHB 1696 establishes a clear priority order for who can make burial or cremation decisions for a deceased person, directly affecting families, funeral homes, and military dependents. It prioritizes: (1) an attorney-in-fact named in a durable power of attorney for this purpose, (2) a military-designated person via DD-93 form, (3) a surviving spouse, (4) surviving children (with guardian roles clarified for minors), and (5) other relatives or friends who assume costs. The bill requires decision-makers to be 18+, mentally competent, and willing to cover costs, while protecting funeral homes that follow claims of "next-of-kin" without liability if they verify properly. It also sets a 48-hour objection window if someone with a higher priority is notified, preventing disputes over final arrangements.

Maddy summaryHB 3338 prohibits Missouri courts and state agencies from enforcing rules or mandates from international organizations (like the UN or World Health Organization) or foreign laws that violate fundamental rights. It specifically voids court decisions, contracts, or arbitration rulings that rely on Shari'a law or other foreign legal systems in areas like marriage, custody, or inheritance if they conflict with constitutional rights. The law defines "fundamental rights" as those protected by Missouri and U.S. constitutions, including due process, free speech, and religious freedom. It does not apply to religious organizations' internal matters, voluntary corporate agreements, or federal treaties.

Maddy summaryHB 3334 allows vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams (paid or volunteer) to be treated as emergency vehicles under state traffic laws. This means these teams can use sirens and fixed, flashing, or rotating blue lights while responding to fire, ambulance, or search/rescue emergencies, or at the scene of such incidents. The bill requires these vehicles to have written permits from fire departments, ambulance associations, or the state transportation commission, and mandates that sirens and lights be used only during actual emergencies. It does not change general traffic laws but specifically grants these teams emergency vehicle privileges for their critical operations.

Maddy summaryHB 2701 designates a section of U.S. Highway 136/69 in Harrison County as the "Dr Scott Hall Memorial Highway." This bill directly affects the highway corridor and its users by renaming the route. The key provision requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs designating the highway, with costs covered by private donations.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Missouri's regulations for selling raw milk, raw milk products, and cream. It requires that retail raw milk or cream sold in grocery stores or farmers markets must carry a clear health warning label stating it has not been pasteurized and may contain harmful bacteria. Dairy farms selling these products must also test their herds annually for tuberculosis and brucellosis to ensure they are disease-free. The bill maintains that pasteurized milk and milk products remain the standard for sale to final consumers, restaurants, and grocery stores, with the raw milk exception limited to direct retail sales and final consumer purchases.

Maddy summaryHB 2894 regulates the sale of kratom products by requiring dealers (including stores, restaurants, and food companies) to label products with mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine content and prohibit sales to minors under 21. The bill bans selling kratom adulterated with harmful substances, contaminated with dangerous ingredients, containing over 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine, or including synthetic alkaloids. Dealers must disclose factual claims about products, and violations of labeling or content rules may result in fines or lawsuits. This directly affects businesses selling kratom and consumers purchasing it, focusing on product safety and transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 2960 would allow consumers in this state to purchase ivermectin over-the-counter without a prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or healthcare provider. This bill directly affects individuals seeking ivermectin and pharmacies that sell it, removing current requirements for medical oversight. The key provision amends state law to permit unrestricted retail sales of ivermectin as a non-prescription product. The bill was introduced in the House on January 13, 2026, and is pending further legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 2972 requires healthcare providers (physicians, midwives, nurses) to obtain written informed consent from a newborn's parent or guardian before administering erythromycin eye drops to prevent infection. The bill mandates that providers document consent and submit a written report to the local public health agency within 48 hours of administration. It also protects religious objections by allowing parents to refuse the treatment, and imposes penalties for providers who administer the drops without consent - including written warnings, fines, and license suspensions for repeat violations. The bill explicitly states that refusing consent cannot trigger contact with child welfare agencies, and parents may sue if such contact occurs.

Maddy summaryHB 2973 requires public and private schools, including charter schools and colleges, to restrict student athletic competition to categories matching the student's biological sex as recorded on their official birth certificate or another government document. It prohibits students from competing in sports designated for the opposite biological sex unless no equivalent competition exists for their biological sex. Schools violating this rule risk losing state funding, and affected students or parents can seek legal remedies. The bill also mandates separate facilities for bathing and restrooms based on biological sex, with limited alternative accommodations requiring parental consent for minors.

Maddy summaryHB 3052 creates a state no-call list database managed by Missouri's Attorney General, allowing residents and businesses to register to stop unwanted telemarketing calls. It requires the Attorney General to establish rules for free registration (no cost to subscribers), maintain the database, and provide access for businesses to check numbers before calling. Businesses must verify numbers against the list before making solicitation calls, and the state will coordinate with the federal do-not-call registry. The law specifies how subscribers can join or remove their numbers and how businesses access the database, with no cost to subscribers but potential fees for business access.