Rep. Anthony Ealy

Maddy summaryHB 3340 prohibits state agencies from using state funds to lease, build, retrofit, or contract for operations (like food, medical, or security) at facilities holding civil immigration detainees. It directly affects state agencies and local governments receiving state funding that might otherwise support immigration detention. The bill specifically bans state spending on these activities but does not interfere with information-sharing requirements under existing law or federal immigration law. This is a direct policy change restricting state financial support for civil immigration detention operations.

Maddy summaryHB 3339 requires Missouri parole board members to visit state prison facilities at least four times annually starting January 1, 2027. This directly affects parole board members, who must conduct these in-person facility inspections as part of their duties. The bill adds this specific requirement to existing rules governing the board’s operations. It does not change parole decision-making processes but mandates regular on-site oversight of correctional facilities. The bill is currently in committee after its introduction on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3372 requires port authorities to include specific terms in development agreements with the federal government for incentivized projects. It mandates one of three options: immediate buyout payments covering future tax obligations, community benefit payments to local governments for at least five years (plus additional funds to offset lost benefits), or approval resolutions from affected municipalities or counties. These provisions directly affect port authorities, federal project partners, and local governments receiving community benefits. Failure to include these terms creates a legal lien against the property and makes the agreement voidable by the port authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits port authorities from using their facilities for detention, corrections, or civil confinement for three years after any agreement involving bonds, leases, or tax incentives. To override this ban, port authorities, the local municipality, and a majority of affected taxing jurisdictions must all agree at a public hearing. Violating this restriction without proper exemption would automatically end financial incentives, require reclaiming benefits already received, and potentially trigger court-ordered payments. The bill directly affects port authorities, local governments, and any entity seeking to use port facilities for detention purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 2849 requires Missouri school districts to purchase or contract for zero-emission school buses (electric or fuel-cell) for all new vehicles starting January 1, 2037. This directly affects all public school districts in Missouri, with limited exceptions allowed if a district demonstrates terrain or route constraints prevent feasible use of zero-emission technology, requiring approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Air Conservation Commission. Small districts (average daily attendance ≤350 students) may request annual extensions until 2047 under the same feasibility conditions. The law mandates a full transition to zero-emission school buses for new purchases, while acknowledging practical limitations through a structured exception process.

Maddy summaryHB 2850 regulates the sale of kratom products by requiring retailers to label the levels of key alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) and prohibiting sales of adulterated, contaminated, or mislabeled kratom. It bans kratom containing more than 2% of the alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine, synthetic compounds, or harmful additives, and prohibits sales to anyone under 18. The bill preempts all local government regulations on kratom, making state law the sole governing standard. Violations of labeling or safety rules can result in fines or misdemeanor charges for retailers.

Maddy summaryHB 2899 clarifies rules for government agencies (like cities or counties) using design-build contracts to construct projects such as roads, bridges, or buildings. It defines key terms like "design-build contract" (one contract for design and construction) and establishes a three-stage qualifications-based selection process for choosing contractors. The bill requires agencies to publicly disclose project details and selection criteria before soliciting bids, and creates a new role for "design criteria consultants" to help develop project requirements without competing for the contract. These consultants must be licensed professionals who assist with project oversight but cannot submit bids or provide design/construction services for the same project. The changes aim to standardize how government entities manage design-build projects while ensuring transparency in the selection process.

Maddy summaryHB 2991 allows cities to permit mixed-use residential (65%+ residential space) and multifamily residential (3+ units) developments in areas already zoned for offices, retail, or commercial use without requiring special zoning changes or extra approvals. It restricts cities from imposing stricter density limits (capping at 36 units/acre), building height rules (max 45 feet), or parking requirements (no more than one space per unit) than those applied to commercial buildings. The bill also simplifies conversions of existing commercial buildings to residential use by removing requirements for traffic studies, new parking, or utility upgrades beyond existing capacity. This directly affects developers building housing projects and city governments managing zoning regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 3098 creates a funding mechanism for behavioral health crisis services by imposing two new fees on wireless service providers. It requires dealers selling prepaid wireless to charge $0.65 per transaction and CMRS providers to charge $0.65 monthly per postpaid line for customers with Missouri as their primary place of use. All collected funds will be deposited into the new "988 Crisis Continuum Fund" managed by the state treasurer. These funds must be used exclusively by the Department of Mental Health to operate crisis services (like 988 support) and open access behavioral health services for uninsured or underinsured residents. The bill directly affects wireless service providers and end users purchasing wireless plans, while expanding access to behavioral health crisis care.

Maddy summaryHB 3106, titled the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2026," would prohibit Missouri health benefit plans (including MO HealthNet and Medicaid managed care) from covering organ transplants or post-transplant care under two specific circumstances: (1) if the transplant occurs in China, or (2) if the organ was procured through sale or donation originating in China. This bill directly affects health insurers and plans operating in Missouri by restricting coverage for these transplant scenarios. The key provision is a blanket coverage ban for transplants tied to China, as defined in the bill's text. The bill was introduced in the Missouri House on January 27, 2026, and is pending further action.