Rep. Chris Brown

Maddy summaryHB 2287 expands prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in specific scenarios. It allows APRNs with a controlled substance prescriptive certificate to prescribe Schedule III-V controlled substances and limited Schedule II (hydrocodone) medications for hospice patients or those under designated mental health providers, with prescriptions capped at a 120-hour supply without refill. The bill requires written collaborative agreements between APRNs and physicians, including patient disclosure statements about seeing an APRN instead of a physician. It prohibits APRNs from prescribing for themselves or family members and maintains existing restrictions on Schedule II prescribing for sedation or anesthesia.

Maddy summaryHB 596 replaces Missouri's existing brokerage agreement rules with new requirements for written contracts. It mandates that real estate brokers must have written agreements with clients for all service types - including representation as seller/buyer agents, dual agents, subagents, or transaction brokers. These agreements must clearly outline the broker's duties, responsibilities, and compensation terms. The bill also specifies that exclusive brokerage agreements must include core services like handling property offers, negotiations, and explaining contingencies. This affects real estate brokers and their clients in Missouri by standardizing written disclosure requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 262 creates a state fund to reimburse health care facilities for providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy to Missouri veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). To qualify, veterans must have a diagnosis from a licensed health care provider, have previously sought treatment through Veterans Health Administration or private insurance, and reside in Missouri. Facilities must use FDA-approved equipment, follow treatment protocols based on clinical trials, and not charge veterans for the therapy. The Missouri Veterans Commission will manage the fund and require facilities to submit annual reports on therapy outcomes to assess effectiveness.

Maddy summaryHB 595 repeals Missouri's existing law and prevents counties and cities from regulating rent amounts or tenant screening for private rental properties. It prohibits local governments from banning landlords from refusing tenants who use housing assistance, restricting credit checks, limiting security deposits, or requiring automatic tenant right of first refusal. The bill allows local governments to still regulate their own properties, manage subsidized housing through agreements, and apply rent rules to properties using federal community development funds. This directly affects landlords, tenants, and local governments by removing most local rent control authority for private housing.

Maddy summaryHB 619, known as "Hannah's Law," requires children under age twelve to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets while on watercraft in Missouri waters or swimming/wading in public waters deeper than three feet. The bill replaces Missouri’s previous law (Section 306.220) and imposes penalties: adults allowing children under twelve to be without a life jacket in these situations face a class C misdemeanor charge. Exceptions include when the child is in a fully enclosed part of a watercraft or supervised by a lifeguard. The law directly affects parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under twelve who use public waterways.

Maddy summaryHB 740 establishes "illegal street racing" as a specific offense under state law, defined as street racing activity violating Section 577.165. The bill adds an 8-point penalty to a driver's license for this offense, consistent with the existing point system for traffic violations. It directly affects drivers convicted of illegal street racing, who face license points that could lead to suspension or other consequences. The bill integrates this offense into the state's existing traffic point assessment framework without creating new penalties beyond the 8-point standard.

Maddy summaryHB 1492 expands prescribing authority for certain advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants in Missouri. It allows APRNs with specific certifications to prescribe Schedule III-V controlled substances and limited Schedule II medications (like hydrocodone), but only for hospice patients or those under designated mental health providers. Prescriptions for Schedule II/hydrocodone are restricted to 120-hour supplies without refills, and APRNs cannot prescribe for themselves or family members. The bill requires written collaborative agreements between APRNs and physicians outlining practice locations, patient disclosures, and protocols for prescribing controlled substances.

Maddy summaryHB 1086 reclassifies single-family homes rented for less than 30 consecutive days as "residential property" for tax purposes, instead of treating them as "transient housing." This directly affects landlords using short-term rental platforms (like Airbnb) and local property tax assessors who determine tax classifications. The bill clarifies that such rentals - subject to sales tax under Missouri law - must be taxed as residential property, not under transient housing rules. This change ensures these properties are taxed at standard residential rates rather than higher transient rates. The law takes effect upon enactment, impacting how short-term rental properties are evaluated for property tax.

Maddy summaryHB 1017 requires all in-state public community colleges, colleges, and universities to grant undergraduate course credit to new freshman students who score 4 or higher on International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. The bill mandates institutions to create specific policies outlining the credit amount (e.g., semester hours) and course equivalencies for qualifying IB scores, similar to existing policies for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. It directly affects students taking IB exams and public institutions, ensuring they receive credit for prior academic achievement without needing to retake courses. The policy change is procedural, focusing solely on implementing standardized credit-granting procedures for IB exam results.

Maddy summaryHB 1076 creates a permanent "Committee on School Safety" within Missouri's Department of Public Safety. The committee, made up of representatives from law enforcement, local government, education departments, and school boards, meets quarterly to develop guidelines for preventing school firearm violence and improving school safety planning. It must submit written reports after each meeting to the governor and legislative leaders. The committee members serve without pay but can be reimbursed for expenses. This bill directly affects school safety planning processes across Missouri's public schools and law enforcement agencies.