Rep. Lisa Durnell

Maddy summaryHB 328 updates regulations for public mass transportation systems, including light rail and buses operated by the bi-state development agency. It prohibits carrying weapons (including firearms) on transit facilities and conveyances, with limited exceptions for law enforcement officers or unloaded rifles/shotguns in a closed container. The bill also bans alcohol consumption, smoking, littering, and obstructive behavior on transit, requiring fare payment and compliance with agency directives. These rules apply directly to all passengers and employees using public transportation services.

Maddy summaryHCR 15 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork products. It seeks to require clear labeling indicating whether meat was "born, raised, and slaughtered" in the U.S. versus imported, addressing current labeling that allows foreign meat processed in the U.S. to be labeled "Product of the USA." The resolution supports consumers' right to know food origins and aims to strengthen the competitive position of U.S. farmers and ranchers by promoting transparency in meat labeling. As a resolution, it does not create law but formally recommends this policy change to Missouri's congressional delegation.

Maddy summaryHB 459 prohibits Missouri state and local agencies from enforcing any "red flag law" that would seize firearms from citizens without a court trial. It blocks the use of federal funds to support such enforcement and bans law enforcement from complying with federal or state orders requiring firearm seizures. The bill directly affects Missouri residents who might face such seizures and state agencies responsible for law enforcement. Violating the law could trigger $50,000 penalties per incident and allow affected citizens to sue for damages.

Maddy summaryHCR 9 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat products. It specifically seeks to reverse the 2015 repeal of labeling requirements that allowed imported meat to be misleadingly labeled "Product of the USA" when processed in the U.S., rather than indicating its true origin. The resolution states that such labeling would allow consumers to distinguish between domestically raised meat and imported meat, supporting American farmers and ranchers by highlighting products born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new law but formally expresses Missouri's support for this policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 563 removes registration requirements for landowners seeking hunting permits on their own property. It requires the wildlife commission to issue permits to any landowner (resident or nonresident) owning at least five acres who requests one. The bill also allows landowners to obtain free two-day hunting permits for one nonresident immediate family member per year, with a maximum of one such permit annually. This directly affects landowners with five or more acres who hunt wildlife on their property.

Maddy summaryHB 1073 allows Missouri dairy farms to sell retail raw milk, cream, or raw milk products (like cheese or yogurt) under specific conditions. It requires clear health warnings on labels stating the product hasn’t been pasteurized and may contain harmful bacteria, and mandates annual tuberculosis and brucellosis testing for herds. Dairy farms selling these products must have "listed status" from the Raw Milk Institute. The bill does not change existing rules for pasteurized milk sales, which remain the standard for final consumers and businesses like grocery stores.

Maddy summaryHB 35 bans health care providers from performing gender transition surgeries or prescribing hormone treatments and puberty blockers for gender transition to individuals under 18, with an exception for those already receiving such care before August 28, 2023. Violations could result in license revocation for providers. The bill also creates a new legal pathway allowing affected minors to sue providers for up to 15 years after turning 21, with specific damage awards and a rebuttable presumption of harm if infertility occurs. Exceptions apply for medically verified conditions like disorders of sex development.

Maddy summaryHB 561 modifies Missouri law to require landowner consent before placing surveillance or game cameras on private property. It also permits camera placement with a valid search warrant under Missouri or U.S. constitutional protections, or with limited law enforcement permission. Law enforcement permission is only valid if the camera faces public-access areas within 100 feet of the location. This bill directly affects landowners, property renters, and law enforcement agencies regarding camera placement on private land. The law establishes clear requirements to clarify privacy protections for property owners.