Maddy summaryHB 2512 creates a new "predictable harm" standard for accessing emergency psychiatric treatment in Missouri, replacing the current "imminent danger" requirement. It allows family members or specific professionals (like social workers) to petition a court when someone with severe mental illness shows a pattern of homelessness and untreated symptoms that predict serious harm - such as repeated cycles of emergency care due to impaired judgment. If approved, the court orders a 96-hour psychiatric evaluation in a clinical setting (not jail), during which doctors may administer long-acting medication under strict clinical criteria. The bill directly affects individuals with severe mental illness who cannot recognize their need for care and aims to prevent crises before they escalate to homelessness or emergency detention.
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Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act" to clarify that artificial intelligence systems are not legal persons and cannot hold rights, responsibilities, or legal status equivalent to humans. It explicitly prohibits AI from being recognized as a spouse, corporate officer, or property owner, while assigning liability for harm caused by AI systems to their owners, users, developers, or manufacturers depending on the circumstances. The legislation requires owners to maintain oversight and safety measures for AI systems that could impact human welfare or public safety, and mandates reporting of severe incidents involving bodily harm or death. These provisions apply to all AI systems developed, owned, or operated on or after August 28, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill would make delivering drugs that cause death a Class A felony, the most serious criminal charge. It removes the defense that the person who died contributed to their own death or consented to the drug use. The law applies specifically to high-risk drugs (like opioids and cocaine) and covers cases where the offense occurs in another state. It aims to strengthen penalties for drug-related deaths by closing legal loopholes that previously allowed certain defenses.
Maddy summaryHB 2232 focuses on modernizing Missouri's vehicle registration and license renewal systems, not on emissions inspections as its title suggests. The bill repeals outdated vehicle registration sections and creates new provisions for online license renewals, allowing remote applications via the Department of Revenue website with specific vision certification requirements (e.g., optometrist verification within 12 months). It also establishes fleet vehicle registration rules, including special "Fleet Vehicle" license plates and biennial registration options for owners with 10+ vehicles. The bill directly affects drivers seeking remote license renewals, fleet vehicle owners, and the Department of Revenue, replacing in-person processes with digital alternatives. Note: The bill's title references emissions inspections, but the actual text addresses vehicle registration systems, indicating a possible title error.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri's laws governing local property taxes by repealing over 100 existing statutes and replacing them with 106 new sections that establish clearer rules for how counties can levy property taxes. It directly affects county governments, local taxing authorities, and property owners by standardizing the process for placing property tax increases on ballots and defining specific tax rate limits for services like law enforcement. The key changes include specifying that certain ballot questions must appear only at general elections and setting a maximum tax rate of 14 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for law enforcement funding in certain counties. These provisions aim to create a more uniform framework for local property tax decisions across the state.
Maddy summaryHB 2356 requires local governments (political subdivisions) to use clear, non-misleading language on ballot questions about tax increases, bond issuances, or debt. It bans terms like "no-tax-increase bond issue" and mandates three specific disclosures: whether the question affects current tax rates, the estimated dollar impact on a typical home (calculated by the county assessor), and that bond debt is a taxpayer obligation. Before certification, local governments must submit proposed ballot language to the state auditor for review within 30 days, with noncompliant language barred from the ballot until the next general election cycle. The bill adds these requirements to existing ballot rules, aiming to improve voter transparency on financial impacts.
Maddy summaryHB 2229 creates a Missouri state tax credit for interest paid on new personal vehicle loans meeting specific criteria (e.g., manufactured in the U.S., under 14,000 lbs, purchased after 2025). It allows eligible Missouri residents who paid qualified loan interest (capped at $10,000 annually) to reduce their state income tax liability by that amount, with the credit phased out for taxpayers earning over $100,000 in adjusted gross income. The credit is non-refundable, cannot be carried forward, and expires after 2029 unless renewed. The bill was prefaced in 2025 but withdrawn in January 2026, so it never became law.
Maddy summaryHB 1331 creates the Educational Technology Impact Advisory Council to examine how technology affects K-12 education in Missouri. The council, with 25 members representing school boards, teachers (including specialists in reading, math, and early childhood education), parents of students with literacy/math challenges, special education advocates, and child development experts, must meet at least four times yearly. It reviews specific impacts like student learning outcomes, behavioral effects, AI use in classrooms, declining literacy skills, and digital isolation. The council will submit annual reports with policy recommendations to education committees and update them every two years. This bill directly affects public and charter schools, educators, students, and families through its focus on technology's role in learning environments.
Maddy summaryHB 654 requires school districts and special school districts to provide special education services for children with disabilities aged three and four, starting from the school year beginning July 1, 1991 (with current implementation tied to funding). It mandates districts to collaborate with community agencies to design efficient service delivery systems, ensures state funding for these services comes from dedicated appropriations (not reallocated public school funds), and clarifies eligibility for "young children with developmental delays" up to age nine. The bill directly affects preschool-aged children with disabilities, school districts, and community service providers. It also specifies that remedial reading programs are not considered special education services under this law.
Maddy summaryHB 1341 requires local governments, school districts, and other political subdivisions (like cities, counties, and public schools) to disclose all foreign gifts and contracts they receive or enter into, particularly with entities from designated "countries of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, and others). It mandates written disclosure to state officials before accepting such gifts or contracts, with specific definitions for terms like "foreign government" and "country of concern." The bill aims to increase transparency around foreign influence in public operations, aligning with the newly named "Research, Education, and Government Operations Protection Act of 2025." It does not prohibit such agreements but requires upfront reporting to state authorities.