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.
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Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Missouri state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions from enforcing any "red flag law" that allows temporary or permanent seizure of firearms without a court hearing where the individual had a chance to be heard and a finding of probable cause for criminal activity (sections 3-5). It specifically bans the use of federal funds to enforce such laws (section 4) and creates civil penalties, including $50,000 per violation, for agencies that enforce them (section 7). The bill directly affects Missouri citizens who might be targeted by federal or state red flag laws, preventing state entities from complying with such orders. It exempts firearm seizures as evidence in criminal investigations (section 6) and states the law is an emergency measure for public safety.
Maddy summaryHB 851 allows licensed health care professionals (like doctors or nurses) to delegate certain patient care tasks to trained non-licensed staff members in health care facilities, provided specific conditions are met. Key conditions include ensuring the task isn't legally required for the professional to perform, stays within the professional's scope of practice, the staff member isn't presented as a licensed professional, the professional is available on-site for assistance, and the delegation isn't prohibited by law. The bill makes the delegating professional fully responsible for the employee's actions and the employee's qualifications. This directly affects health care professionals who manage teams and their trained non-licensed staff working in licensed facilities.
Maddy summaryHB 894 changes the trial process for defendants charged with first-degree murder when the death penalty is sought. It requires a two-stage trial: first, a guilt determination, followed by a separate punishment phase if the defendant is found guilty. During the punishment phase, a jury or judge must impose life imprisonment without parole (instead of the death penalty) if any of four specific conditions are met: the defendant is intellectually disabled, no aggravating circumstances are found, mitigating evidence outweighs aggravation, or the jury cannot unanimously agree on death. The bill applies only to first-degree murder cases where the death penalty was not waived and affects defendants in such trials, not all criminal cases.
Maddy summaryHB 1183 creates a dedicated trust fund to finance the expansion of Interstate 49 between Belton (East 155th Street) and Harrisonville (West Mechanic Street). The fund would be financed through state appropriations, private gifts, grants, or other contributions, with all interest earned reinvested into the fund. Funds can only be used for this specific highway project, require annual legislative approval, and the fund will dissolve by August 2035, transferring any remaining balance to the general state revenue fund. This bill directly affects transportation funding for the I-49 corridor and sets clear spending restrictions.
Maddy summaryHB 1402 expands sales tax exemptions to include material recovery processing facilities that collect and process materials for reuse. The bill specifically clarifies that facilities qualifying as "material recovery processing plants" (including those collecting materials for delivery to such plants) now qualify for tax exemptions, regardless of material ownership. This change applies to facilities converting recovered materials into usable products for manufacturing, directly affecting waste processing and recycling businesses. The bill does not alter existing exemptions but formally broadens eligibility for these specific facilities under Missouri's tax code.
Maddy summaryHB 318 eliminates Missouri’s legal bar preventing people with felony convictions from running for public office. The bill repeals Section 115.306, which previously disqualified candidates with felony convictions, and replaces it with a provision stating such convictions no longer disqualify individuals from seeking elective office. The law remains unchanged regarding tax payment requirements for candidates, which still require candidates to affirm they are not delinquent in state taxes. This change directly affects individuals with past felony convictions who wish to run for state or local elected positions.
Maddy summaryHB 402 modifies Missouri's process for creating ballot summaries on constitutional amendments or bills without fiscal notes. It requires the secretary of state to prepare a concise, impartial summary (max 50 words) within 20 days, consulting the bill's sponsor and chamber leaders, and submit it to the attorney general for approval within 10 days. Once approved, the summary must appear verbatim on ballots, and courts cannot edit or rewrite it. This directly affects voters deciding on these measures and ensures standardized, legally vetted ballot language. The bill repeals prior provisions and creates a clear, time-bound procedure for summary preparation.
Maddy summaryHB 664 requires Missouri state agencies to obtain legislative approval before new administrative rules take effect. Specifically, agencies must submit proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which can hold hearings and suspend rules costing over $250,000 until the full General Assembly votes on them. Rules cannot become effective until the legislature approves them via a concurrent resolution, with a 30-day waiting period after committee review. This change ensures all significant agency rules undergo direct legislative scrutiny before implementation.
Maddy summaryHB 1175, titled "Reestablishes the Second Amendment Preservation Act," prohibits Missouri state officials from enforcing federal laws, regulations, or executive orders related to firearms within Missouri. It declares that federal actions restricting firearm ownership, possession, or use in Missouri are "unauthoritative, void, and of no force," and grants Missouri exclusive authority over such matters under state law. Key provisions include imposing a $50,000 civil penalty per violation on state officials who knowingly enforce federal gun laws, allowing citizens to sue for damages, and removing sovereign immunity as a defense in such cases. The bill directly affects Missouri law enforcement officers and state agencies operating within Missouri’s borders, ensuring they cannot comply with federal firearm regulations. It does not alter Missouri’s own firearm laws but asserts state authority against federal overreach in this domain.