Rep. Keri Ingle

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 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 3509 prohibits licensed mental health professionals (such as psychologists and counselors) from performing conversion therapy on minors. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice seeking to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity, excluding supportive counseling that accepts a minor’s identity or addresses unsafe behaviors without attempting change. This prohibition is added as a specific reason for disciplinary action against license holders under the state’s licensing regulations. The law directly affects minors receiving mental health services and licensed practitioners who may face penalties for violating this provision.

Maddy summaryHJR 49 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would grant crime victims the right to pursue civil lawsuits against offenders within the same time limit allowed for criminal cases. The bill specifically adds a new right (Section 32(9)) allowing victims to file civil actions for injury caused by the crime during the same timeframe as criminal prosecutions. This directly affects crime victims in Missouri, enabling them to seek compensation for losses through civil court without facing shorter deadlines than criminal proceedings. The amendment does not create new government liability or alter criminal conviction processes, as clarified in the text. If approved by voters, it would require the state legislature to enact supporting laws to implement these rights.

Maddy summaryHJR 48 proposes a constitutional amendment for Missouri voters to repeal the current Section 23 of the state constitution and replace it with new language protecting the right to keep and bear arms for self-defense. The amendment states this right is unalienable, requires strict scrutiny for any restrictions, and explicitly permits laws restricting gun access only for convicted violent felons or individuals found by a court to be a danger due to mental health issues. It also allows cities and counties to regulate firearm possession, carrying, or transfer through local ordinances - such as requiring cost-based permits valid for five years, exempting active law enforcement and security personnel, and limiting penalties for violations to fines under $1,000 or up to one year in jail. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHB 796 prohibits licensed mental health professionals (such as psychologists) from providing conversion therapy to minors. The bill defines "conversion therapy" as practices aiming to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity, while explicitly excluding supportive counseling for gender transition or identity exploration. It adds this prohibition as a specific grounds for disciplinary action against professionals, including license suspension or revocation. The law directly affects minors receiving mental health services and the professionals providing them.

Maddy summaryHB 795 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to create regulations for tapering opioid prescriptions by December 31, 2025, aligning with the latest CDC guidelines. These regulations must cover when to reduce doses, specific tapering protocols, and strategies for discontinuing opioids. The rules will apply to all healthcare professionals authorized to prescribe opioids and must be reviewed and updated every five years after 2025. The bill mandates that these regulations strictly follow CDC recommendations, with no additional requirements beyond the specified provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 797 repeals Missouri's current pharmacy law and creates two new sections to allow pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives without a prescription. The bill adds a specific provision (section 338.010(10)) to the definition of pharmacy practice, directing that such dispensing occur under a new section (338.720) that will establish detailed rules for pharmacists. This change directly affects pharmacists, who will gain authority to provide these contraceptives, and patients seeking accessible contraceptive care. The new law expands patient access by enabling pharmacists to dispense hormonal contraceptives (like pills or patches) under the framework established in section 338.720, without requiring a separate physician prescription.

Maddy summaryHB 1335 creates a new full-time dementia services coordinator position within Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services. The coordinator will directly improve services for Missourians living with dementia (including Alzheimer's) and their caregivers by coordinating state agency efforts, preventing service duplication, and using dementia-related data to enhance care. Key mechanisms include evaluating existing services, building partnerships with community organizations, supporting dementia-specific staff training, and identifying grant opportunities to expand support. The bill aims to streamline residential, home-based, and community-based care through better coordination and data-driven improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the Missouri Constitution to formally establish specific rights for crime victims, including the ability to attend certain court proceedings and receive timely information about case developments. A key provision grants victims the right to file a civil lawsuit against a defendant or others responsible for their injury, ensuring the time limit for this civil action matches the time limit for the related criminal case. The text also clarifies that these new rights do not allow victims to sue the state or its agencies for damages, nor do they give courts the power to overturn criminal convictions based on these constitutional changes. Ultimately, the bill seeks to codify these protections at the state level while leaving the General Assembly the authority to pass additional laws to enforce them.