Rep. Bill Irwin

Maddy summaryHCR 4 designates the last full week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in Missouri. This symbolic resolution aims to raise public understanding of infertility, reduce stigma, and highlight the emotional, financial, and medical challenges faced by individuals and couples affected by infertility - impacting millions of Missourians. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change healthcare access; instead, it formally recognizes the week to support awareness efforts led by local and national organizations. The resolution was introduced by Representative Murray and sent to the governor for approval.

Maddy summaryHB 810 designates a specific 2.5-mile segment of U.S. Highway 60 in Newton County (from Kodiak Road east to Cemetery Road) as the "Lloyd Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this highway, with all costs covered by private donations. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or public services. It does not affect residents, businesses, or government operations beyond naming a highway segment.

Maddy summaryHB 236 requires commercial websites where 33% or more of content is deemed "material harmful to minors" to use reasonable age-verification methods before allowing minors access. If a website fails this, it can be sued by a minor who accessed such content, facing damages and legal fees. The law explicitly excludes news organizations and internet service providers from liability, stating they aren't responsible for content they transmit but don't create. It defines "material harmful to minors" as content appealing to prurient interests, depicting sexual acts or nudity, or lacking artistic/scientific value for minors.

Maddy summaryHJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions in Missouri, primarily affecting disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The amendment would exempt the primary home (homestead) of disabled veterans - defined as those certified by the VA for 100% service-connected disability - and their surviving spouses (if they continue living in the home) from property taxes. It also maintains existing exemptions for business inventories (e.g., manufacturers' raw materials and retailers' stock) and properties used by religious, charitable, or educational organizations. The amendment requires voter approval in Missouri’s 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHB 829 legalizes psilocybin-assisted therapy for specific veterans in Missouri under strict conditions. It directly affects Missouri veterans aged 21+ with PTSD, major depression, substance use disorders, or end-of-life care needs who enroll in approved research studies. Key provisions require physician documentation, use of trained facilitators (like licensed therapists or nurses), lab testing of psilocybin, and limits of 150mg per year. The bill also provides legal protections for providers and researchers, mandates annual reports to the legislature, and prohibits disclosure of participant information to federal authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 75, the "Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act," prevents Missouri public officials from issuing orders that restrict religious services or meetings at places of worship or for religious groups. It directly affects religious organizations and places of worship by requiring public officials to allow such gatherings, unless the group is planning violence (as excluded in subsection 5). The bill explicitly states that places of worship must still comply with standard building and fire safety codes (subsection 6). This legislation focuses on ensuring religious assembly rights while maintaining public safety and regulatory compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 937 requires Missouri public schools and postsecondary institutions to treat antisemitic harassment and discrimination identically to racial discrimination under existing laws. It mandates schools to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism into their codes of conduct, prohibit antisemitic behavior that creates fear or impedes access, and report incidents to a state Title VI coordinator. The bill also encourages integrating Jewish American heritage into curricula while clarifying that criticism of Israel is not antisemitic and protecting First Amendment rights. Schools must investigate complaints within 30 days and face potential federal reporting if unresolved, with annual reports submitted to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 134 creates the "Missouri Task Force on Nonprofit Safety and Security" to study and recommend improvements for security at nonprofits in Missouri facing elevated terrorist threats. The task force will focus on federal grant programs for security measures (like facility upgrades and training) and develop outreach strategies to help nonprofits apply. It also establishes a state fund using dedicated moneys to cover security costs for nonprofits already approved for federal nonprofit security grants - eliminating the need for separate applications. The fund covers specific security enhancements (e.g., threat training, equipment, vulnerability assessments) and limits administrative costs to 5% of annual funds, with annual reports to state leaders.

Maddy summaryHB 593 clarifies that products containing intoxicating cannabinoids (like THC) are legally classified as marijuana, not hemp, and must follow all existing marijuana regulations in Missouri. This directly affects businesses selling such products, requiring them to operate under the same licensing, testing, and sales rules as medical or recreational marijuana. The bill defines "intoxicating cannabinoid" as any compound causing intoxication (including THC and its precursors), excluding non-intoxicating CBD. It also prohibits unlicensed businesses from using "dispensary" in their names and mandates enforcement collaboration between health and public safety agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 328 updates regulations for public mass transportation systems, including light rail and buses operated by the bi-state development agency. It prohibits carrying weapons (including firearms) on transit facilities and conveyances, with limited exceptions for law enforcement officers or unloaded rifles/shotguns in a closed container. The bill also bans alcohol consumption, smoking, littering, and obstructive behavior on transit, requiring fare payment and compliance with agency directives. These rules apply directly to all passengers and employees using public transportation services.