Rep. Matthew Overcast

Maddy summaryHB 2588 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Tax Credit Act," allowing Missouri counties to offer a real property tax credit to eligible disabled veterans who own their primary residence. It directly affects veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, whose primary home has a market value of $500,000 or less. The credit equals all local property taxes paid (excluding state blind pension fund levies) on the qualified residence, is non-refundable, and carries over to a surviving spouse who remains in the home and doesn't remarry. Counties must adopt the program, and veterans must elect to participate; it does not reduce assessed property value or affect bonded indebtedness calculations.

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Maddy summaryHB 1647 prevents plaintiffs from collecting the same damages twice from both a defendant and their insurer. It states that if a defendant or their insurer pays special damages (like medical bills) before trial, those amounts cannot be claimed again from the defendant. The bill also requires defendants to receive credit for prior payments in court and sets rules for calculating medical costs to avoid double-counting. This affects personal injury plaintiffs, defendants, and insurers in civil lawsuits involving insurance coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 2086 modifies Missouri's continuing legal education (CLE) requirements for licensed attorneys. It prohibits requiring attorneys to earn CLE credits exclusively focused on explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency. The bill repeals existing law and replaces it with a new provision that overrides conflicting Supreme Court rules on this specific CLE requirement. This directly affects all attorneys licensed to practice law in Missouri, changing what types of CLE courses they may be mandated to complete. The policy change removes a specific educational focus from mandatory CLE obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 2059 modifies Missouri's income tax rules for private pension income by repealing an existing section and replacing it with new provisions. It directly affects Missouri taxpayers receiving retirement benefits from privately funded sources (like 401(k)s or IRAs, excluding Roth IRAs), setting specific deduction limits based on tax years: up to $6,000 annually for benefits received before 2027, increasing to $12,000 for tax years starting in 2027 or later. The bill also clarifies that these deductions apply only to retirement income from private sources, not public pensions, and excludes Roth IRAs from the deduction calculation. These changes adjust how much pension income is taxable for Missouri residents filing state returns.

Maddy summaryHB 1641 expands the authority of the joint committee on administrative rules to review state agency actions. The committee can now examine any rule, policy, or guidance document with broad impact - including those not formally adopted under state rulemaking laws - and demand documents or witnesses from agencies. If an agency action exceeds its legal authority or imposes significant costs, the committee can issue a 30-day compliance notice requiring corrective action. Agencies must also file notices within 10 days for policies affecting the public that weren’t properly adopted as formal rules. The committee must annually report its findings to the legislature, which will consider these reports during budget decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1643 legalizes limited personal use of psilocybin (a compound found in "magic mushrooms") for therapeutic purposes under strict conditions. It directly affects adults aged 21+ with qualifying conditions like end-of-life care, PTSD, major depression, or substance use disorders, as documented by a physician. Key provisions require users to obtain medical documentation, use a trained facilitator (with specific qualifications), undergo lab testing, and limit intake to 150mg annually. The bill also shields facilitators, healthcare providers, and labs from legal penalties for compliant use, while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Maddy summaryHB 1645 modifies Missouri's statute of limitations for personal injury claims, with a key focus on childhood sexual abuse cases. It extends the filing deadline for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to either 20 years after turning 21 or within three years of discovering the abuse connection, whichever occurs later (Section 537.046). The bill also prohibits courts from enforcing nondisclosure agreements in such cases (Section 537.046(4)). These changes apply to claims arising on or after August 28, 2026, directly affecting survivors seeking legal recourse for past abuse.

Maddy summaryHB 2194 allows students with asthma or anaphylaxis to self-administer prescribed epinephrine devices in school after meeting specific requirements. Schools must authorize this only if a physician approves a treatment plan, the student demonstrates proper skill, and parents sign a liability waiver acknowledging no school liability for non-negligent self-administration. The bill also permits trained school staff to use epinephrine devices during emergencies without civil liability, following established protocols. It requires schools to maintain emergency medication access and report all epinephrine use to emergency health providers. The law directly affects students with chronic conditions, schools, and school staff managing health emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 3040 would allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), excluding nurse anesthetists, to prescribe certain controlled substances under specific conditions. It permits APRNs with a special certification to prescribe Schedule III-V drugs and limited Schedule II medications (like hydrocodone for hospice or behavioral health patients) through collaborative agreements with physicians. The bill requires written agreements, restricts prescriptions to 120-hour supplies without refills for some drugs, and prohibits APRNs from prescribing for themselves or family. The bill was introduced and withdrawn on January 21, 2026, with no further legislative action.