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.
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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 567 establishes paid sick leave requirements for Missouri employees. It requires employers with 15+ staff to provide at least 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked (capped at 56 hours yearly), and employers with fewer than 15 staff to provide 1 hour per 30 hours (capped at 40 hours yearly). Employees begin accruing leave upon hire or January 1, 2026, with unused leave carrying over up to 80 hours annually. The law applies to all Missouri-based employees, including part-time and temporary workers, and covers scenarios like job transfers, rehiring, and employer succession.
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 595 repeals Missouri's existing law and prevents counties and cities from regulating rent amounts or tenant screening for private rental properties. It prohibits local governments from banning landlords from refusing tenants who use housing assistance, restricting credit checks, limiting security deposits, or requiring automatic tenant right of first refusal. The bill allows local governments to still regulate their own properties, manage subsidized housing through agreements, and apply rent rules to properties using federal community development funds. This directly affects landlords, tenants, and local governments by removing most local rent control authority for private housing.
Maddy summaryHJR 10 proposes a constitutional amendment to revise Missouri's initiative petition process. It would require 8% of eligible voters in two-thirds of congressional districts to sign petitions for constitutional amendments (down from current thresholds) and 5% for laws, with petitions filed at least six months before elections. The amendment also bans foreign governments or political parties from funding, sponsoring, or supporting initiatives and mandates that constitutional amendments must pass with a majority of votes statewide and in a majority of congressional districts. Additionally, only Missouri residents and U.S. citizens would be eligible to vote on constitutional amendment initiatives.
Maddy summaryHB 141 modifies civil penalties for violations of natural gas safety standards by aligning state maximum penalties with federal standards (49 CFR Part 190.223), replacing fixed dollar amounts with federally determined limits. It directly affects gas utility companies, public utilities, and municipalities owning natural gas plants that violate safety rules. The bill specifies that penalties must consider factors like prior violations, culpability, and the entity’s ability to pay. Each violation or daily continuation of a violation is treated as a separate offense. This change ensures state penalties match federal enforcement levels without fixed annual increases.
Maddy summaryHJR 11 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Missouri's rules for approving state constitutional amendments. It would require voters to be U.S. citizens and Missouri residents to vote on amendments, ban foreign governments or political parties from funding or influencing amendment campaigns, and mandate public review of initiative petitions 15 days before they appear on ballots. Amendments would need approval by a majority of votes statewide and in a majority of Missouri's congressional districts to take effect. The bill replaces existing sections of the constitution with these new requirements for how amendments are proposed, funded, and approved.
Maddy summaryHJR 47 proposes a constitutional amendment that would restrict reproductive health care in Missouri if approved by voters. It limits abortions to cases of medical emergencies, fetal anomalies, rape, or incest (with a 20-week gestational limit for rape/incest cases requiring a police report), bans public funding for abortions except in those cases, and prohibits gender transition surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty-blocking drugs for minors (with medical exceptions). The amendment also clarifies that reproductive freedom does not exempt providers from liability for medical malpractice. This would directly affect all Missourians, healthcare providers, and public funding for reproductive services. The proposal requires voter approval in 2026 to become part of the state constitution.
Maddy summaryHB 1167 prohibits commercial services from preparing, selling, or completing academic work (such as essays, exams, or assignments) for students to submit as their own for credit. It specifically bans organizations or individuals from offering these services for a fee, including advertising or selling confidential exams or assignments. The bill defines "sponsors" as schools, colleges, and professional licensing bodies, and "learners" as students, test-takers, or certification candidates. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $5,000 per incident, with affected institutions able to sue for $2,500 per violation or actual damages, plus legal fees.