Rep. Aaron Crossley

Maddy summaryHB 1901 replaces Missouri's outdated indoor air quality laws with a new "Missouri Clean Indoor Air Act" (sections 191.2710-191.2750). The bill prohibits smoking and vaping in most enclosed public areas - including bars, restaurants, and workplaces - while defining specific terms like "bar," "cigar-tobacco bar," and "electronic smoking device" (ESD) to clarify enforcement. It directly affects businesses (employers), employees, and public venues by requiring smoke-free environments, with strict rules for cigar-tobacco bars (e.g., freestanding locations and revenue limits). The law includes penalty provisions for violations and explicitly exempts entryways and certain medical devices.

Maddy summaryHB 2541 designates April 15th each year as "Samuel Dale Brownback Awareness Day" in Missouri. The bill encourages Missouri citizens, particularly state legislators, to reflect on tax policy outcomes in other states that eliminated income taxes - including budget deficits, credit downgrades, and cuts to education and infrastructure - aiming to promote evidence-based tax decisions in Missouri. This is a commemorative resolution with no direct policy changes or affected parties.

Maddy summaryHB 2153 abolishes the death penalty in Missouri by repealing all statutes that permitted capital punishment. It mandates that anyone convicted of a crime previously punishable by death must instead receive life imprisonment without parole. This change directly affects all current death row inmates and future defendants facing capital charges for offenses like murder. The bill removes the death penalty as a sentencing option, replacing it with life without parole for those specific crimes.

Maddy summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 3313 establishes court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment for adults with severe mental disorders who cannot make informed treatment decisions and face a risk of serious harm. It directly affects individuals meeting strict criteria: aged 18+, suffering from a mental disorder, unable to seek voluntary treatment, and at risk of deterioration or harm due to past non-compliance or violent behavior. The law creates a process where mental health providers, guardians, or health agencies can petition a court for treatment, requiring a hearing within two days, clear evidence of eligibility, and appointed legal representation for the affected person. Key provisions include defining "assisted outpatient treatment" (covering case management, therapy, medication, and crisis services) and mandating that courts approve such treatment only when less restrictive options have failed.

Maddy summaryHB 2089 creates a property tax exemption for Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly affecting qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. The bill grants annual exemptions of $2,500 for veterans with 30-49% disability (certified by the VA) and $5,000 for those with 50-69% disability, applied to their primary residence valued under $250,000. Surviving spouses may qualify if the veteran died in service, was eligible but died before applying, or if the spouse receives VA dependency compensation. The exemption applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and requires the veteran to own and reside in the property as their principal home.

Maddy summaryHB 1782 permanently extends Missouri's tax credit for donations to food pantries, homeless shelters, and soup kitchens by removing the bill's prior expiration date (December 31, 2026). Taxpayers who donate cash or food to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations serving low-income communities can claim a 50% credit on donation value, capped at $2,500 annually per taxpayer. The credit applies only to donations made to local organizations operating in the donor's area, with no changes to existing eligibility rules or credit limits. This update ensures the program continues indefinitely without requiring annual legislative renewal.

Maddy summaryHB 2088 creates a court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment program for adults with severe mental disorders who cannot make informed decisions about treatment and meet specific criteria. The bill requires courts to order treatment if a person is 18+, suffers from a mental disorder, refuses voluntary care, and either poses a risk of serious harm (per §632.305) or has a documented history of non-compliance leading to detention or violent behavior within 36 months. Covered services include therapy, medication management, case coordination, crisis intervention, and assistance with housing or employment. The process streamlines court proceedings by requiring a hearing within two judicial days and eliminating notarization requirements for petitions. This law directly affects eligible adults in Missouri's judicial circuits who meet the defined criteria for court-ordered outpatient care.

Maddy summaryHB 2182 would shorten the time limit for filing personal injury lawsuits from five years to two years, applying only to claims accruing on or after August 28, 2026. This directly affects individuals who suffer injuries (such as from car accidents, medical errors, or slips and falls) and the defendants they sue, requiring them to file within two years instead of five. The bill modifies the statute of limitations for non-contract claims involving injury to a person or rights, including common personal injury cases. It does not affect existing claims or those arising before the effective date.

Maddy summaryHJR 23 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Jackson County to elect its property tax assessor rather than appointing one. Currently, Jackson County (with a population over 600,000 but under 700,000) is exempt from this requirement under Missouri's constitution. The amendment would repeal existing constitutional sections and replace them with new language mandating that all county assessors be elected officers, except for counties in Jackson County's population range. If approved by voters in 2026, this change would directly affect Jackson County's governance structure for property tax assessment. The amendment does not apply to St. Louis City or other counties outside this population threshold.