Rep. Anthony Ealy

Maddy summaryHB 2642 requires health insurance plans to cover nonopioid medications for acute pain without barriers, directly affecting people with health insurance (enrollees) and the plans themselves. The law prohibits plans from denying coverage for nonopioid drugs in favor of opioids, forcing patients to try opioids first, or charging higher costs for nonopioid options compared to opioids. It applies only to acute pain (expected to last 30 days or less) and takes effect for plans renewed or issued after January 1, 2027. The bill does not change provider prescribing practices but mandates equal treatment for nonopioid alternatives under insurance coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 1733 establishes the "Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Rights Act" for Missouri firefighters employed by public agencies (including fire departments, emergency dispatch, and EMS). It requires that during investigations leading to disciplinary action, firefighters must be informed of their rights, including the Garrity warning (that answers won’t be used criminally), allowed reasonable breaks, and permitted to have a representative present. The bill also prohibits employers from coercing firefighters to disclose social media passwords or sharing their personal information with media without consent. These provisions apply to all formal interrogations by employers regarding alleged misconduct.

Maddy summaryHB 3058 creates a public registry for individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses against family or household members. It requires courts to order registration for offenders with at least one prior conviction for such an offense, collecting their name, photo, offense details, and conviction dates while excluding addresses and ID numbers. Offenders pay a $150 registration fee ($100 funds domestic violence prevention programs), and their names are removed from the registry after 5-20 years based on prior convictions. The registry, maintained by Missouri’s Highway Patrol, will be accessible online but expires six years after implementation unless renewed.

Maddy summaryHB 2831 modifies Missouri's good time credit system for inmates, allowing eligible individuals to earn time off their sentences by participating in approved programs. Inmates can earn up to 360 days total (capped at 90 days annually) for completing high school/GED equivalents, vocational training, alcohol/drug treatment (excluding court-ordered programs), or 1,000 hours of restorative justice. Credit is revoked for major rule violations, parole revocation, or excessive minor violations, and excludes those sentenced to death or life without parole. The bill also permits retroactive petitions for programs completed between 2010 and 2026, with applications accepted in 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2695 modifies Missouri's correctional credit system by creating two distinct types of credit for offenders: "good time" for behavioral compliance and "earned time" for participation in rehabilitation programs. Offenders serving sentences longer than one year (excluding death penalty or life without parole) can earn up to 54 days of good time credit annually for exemplary conduct and up to 10 days of earned time credit for every 30 days in approved programs like education, job training, or substance abuse treatment. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to publish policies on these credits, notify inmates about eligibility, and allows petitioning for earned time credit for programs completed after 2010 starting January 1, 2027. Offenders sentenced to death or life without parole are excluded from credit but their program participation is still documented.

Maddy summaryHB 2249 requires licensed child care facilities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and create allergy response policies by July 2028, specifically addressing severe food allergies. Facilities must train staff to recognize anaphylaxis symptoms, store devices properly, and follow clear emergency procedures (including notifying emergency services and obtaining parental consent when possible). The bill mandates facilities to adopt policies covering prevention strategies, staff roles, parent cooperation, and medical confidentiality, while providing legal immunity for good-faith use of epinephrine devices. This directly affects child care providers and their staff, aiming to improve emergency responses to life-threatening allergic reactions in children.

Maddy summaryHB 2490 requires licensed child care facilities (not public schools) to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and establish allergy response protocols. Facilities must train staff to recognize severe allergic reactions, store devices properly, and follow specific administration procedures, including obtaining parental consent when possible. The bill also provides liability protection for staff acting in good faith under these protocols and mandates written allergy management policies by July 2028. These changes directly affect child care providers and their staff, aiming to improve emergency response for severe allergies in childcare settings.

Maddy summaryHB 2332 creates the "Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Rights Act" in Missouri, establishing specific procedural protections for firefighters during investigations that could lead to disciplinary action. The bill requires that interrogations (formal questioning about misconduct) occur during work hours (with compensation for off-duty time if needed), that firefighters be informed of the investigation's nature and the identity of the interrogator, and that only two interrogators be present. It also explicitly protects firefighters' rights to engage in political activities while on duty or in uniform and to seek election to local governing boards like school districts. This law applies directly to all full-time or part-time firefighters employed by Missouri fire departments, fire districts, or emergency services agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 95 prohibits publicly funded libraries (state or local) from removing or restricting access to books based on political or religious disagreement. It directly affects libraries receiving state or local government funding by preventing content-based bans. The bill clarifies that libraries are not required to purchase specific books, only that they cannot remove materials due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval. This policy change aims to protect library collections from ideological removals while preserving library autonomy in collection decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 96 establishes a new "Office of State Oversight for Residential Care Facilities" within the Department of Social Services to directly monitor the health, safety, and welfare of children living in residential care facilities. The office will conduct annual facility inspections (more frequently if needed), investigate complaints, produce detailed public reports on conditions (including sanitation, nutrition, staff ratios, and safety), and require facilities to submit corrective action plans within 30 days of inspection findings. This oversight applies to all facilities licensed by the state, with the office gaining immediate access to facilities, records, and children for confidential interviews without prior notice. The bill aims to standardize accountability and transparency in residential care settings through mandated reporting and facility compliance measures.