Rep. Bill Irwin

Maddy summaryHB 1991 replaces Missouri's existing laws on foreign ownership of real property with new provisions. It prohibits non-U.S. citizens or residents (referred to as "aliens") and foreign-owned businesses from acquiring or owning agricultural land (defined as over 5 acres used for farming or livestock), with an exception for agricultural land bordering Oklahoma owned by such entities before January 1, 1995. The bill establishes clear definitions for terms like "agricultural land," "alien," and "foreign business" to determine eligibility. It includes penalty provisions for violations but does not specify the penalties in the provided text. The law directly affects foreign individuals, foreign corporations, and businesses with foreign ownership interests seeking to purchase or hold agricultural property in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 1814 creates a new offense called "grooming of a minor" in Missouri law, targeting adults (18+ years) who engage in a pattern of conduct - such as repeated sexual communications or acts - with minors (17 or younger) that a reasonable person would interpret as preparing them for sexual activity. The law classifies this as a class B felony (or class A if sexual conduct occurs), requiring a minimum 5-year prison sentence with no probation or parole eligibility. It includes exemptions for age-appropriate relationships (within 4 years), licensed professionals acting within their role, and family members providing standard care, provided no sexual intent is shown. The bill also mandates restitution for victims covering mental health, lost income, and relocation costs, and requires state guidance for the public and professionals on identifying and responding to grooming.

Maddy summaryHB 737 replaces four existing Missouri statutes with new provisions governing financial accountability for children in state custody. The bill directly affects children under the Children's Division, their parents, and financial representatives (like fiduciaries or payees) handling funds for these children. Key mechanisms require all money received for a child - such as benefits from Social Security or Veterans Administration - to be accounted for in the child’s name and used *only* for "unmet needs" like tutoring, transportation, housing preparation, or technology (not for foster care costs or general maintenance). The law also mandates annual reviews to identify new benefits and ensures the division only acts as a representative payee when no other suitable candidate exists.

Maddy summaryHB 594 replaces Missouri's tax calculation rules for individual income tax by adding specific items back to federal adjusted gross income. It directly affects Missouri residents filing state income tax returns by increasing taxable income for certain deductions, such as federal tax refunds related to pandemic credits (excluding specific pandemic relief), interest on certain government bonds, and business deductions like accelerated depreciation. The bill also modifies how net operating loss carryforwards and out-of-state property taxes are treated in state tax calculations. These changes adjust Missouri's taxable income upward for affected taxpayers without altering the state's tax rates.

Maddy summaryHB 419 establishes new rules to provide in-state tuition rates at Missouri public colleges and universities for military personnel and their families. It directly affects active-duty military members stationed in Missouri, their spouses, and unmarried children under 24 who enroll in eligible institutions. The bill deems military personnel serving in the Missouri National Guard or federal reserves as domiciled in Missouri for tuition purposes, requiring them to demonstrate physical presence in the state. It also specifies that this tuition benefit applies only after other federal or state aid is applied, ensuring no student receives more than the actual cost of attendance.

Maddy summaryHB 121 amends Missouri law to allow parents to safely leave newborns (up to 90 days old) in hospital or maternity home newborn safety incubators, rather than requiring them to go to a specific location. The bill defines "newborn safety incubator" as a medical device for infant care and specifies that parents using this option cannot be prosecuted for abandonment. It also guarantees parents' anonymity, prohibits staff from seeking identifying information, and restricts disclosure of parent details except to specific child welfare or legal personnel. This directly affects parents considering safe surrender, hospitals, maternity homes, and pregnancy resource centers.

Maddy summaryHJR 73 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would restrict abortion access and regulate reproductive health care. It allows abortions only in cases of medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape, or incest (with a 12-week limit for rape/incest), bans abortions based on disability diagnoses (except fetal anomalies), and prohibits public funding for most abortions. The amendment also bans gender transition surgeries and puberty-blocking drugs for minors under 18, with exceptions for medical conditions, and requires specific medical safeguards for abortion providers. If approved by voters in 2026, these provisions would become part of Missouri’s constitution, directly affecting patients, medical providers, and minors seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care.

Maddy summaryHB 225 allows Missouri police chiefs or their designees to request assistance from law enforcement agencies in other Missouri jurisdictions or within the U.S. (including out-of-state agencies). It specifies that officers making arrests outside their jurisdiction must deliver offenders to local officers and assist with paperwork, while clarifying that officers remain employees of their home agency for liability and workers' compensation during such requests. The bill also confirms that qualified immunity and state/federal court interpretations apply to these cross-jurisdictional actions. It does not change existing emergency vehicle privileges (covered under section 300.100) or limit mutual aid agreements under other statutes.

Maddy summaryThe bill text provided does not align with the title's description of adding mifepristone to Schedule IV or establishing offenses related to abortion. Instead, the text is a standard listing of controlled substances for Schedules I-V, including opioids (e.g., fentanyl analogs), hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, psilocybin), and cannabis derivatives (excluding industrial hemp). It does not mention mifepristone, medication abortion, or coerced abortion provisions. The title appears inconsistent with the actual legislative text provided. No concrete policy changes related to abortion or mifepristone are evident from the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 231 would allow Harrisonville (a city meeting specific population criteria) to impose a 6% tax on hotel and motel stays for transient guests (those staying 31 days or less per quarter), but only if voters approve it in an election. The tax must be listed separately on bills and cannot be added to existing taxes. It requires a majority "yes" vote in a local election to take effect, with the tax starting the second quarter after the election. This bill directly affects Harrisonville residents (through the voter approval process) and hotels/motels operating in the city.