Rep. Tonya Rush

Maddy summaryHB 2346 requires limited liability companies (LLCs) owning real property in specific large cities or counties - such as St. Louis County (population over 1 million) or certain home rule cities - to file a written statement with the local clerk naming a contact person responsible for the property. This contact must be a natural person with management control, and LLCs must update this information within 30 days if the contact changes. The bill prohibits charging fees for these filings and allows affected individuals, counties, or cities to seek court enforcement if an LLC fails to comply. The law directly affects LLCs owning property in designated high-population areas, aiming to improve accountability for property management.

Maddy summaryHB 2345 creates tax credits for Missouri taxpayers who donate to domestic violence shelters or rape crisis centers. Businesses and individuals can claim a 50% tax credit for donations before July 1, 2022, and 70% after, up to $50,000 annually per taxpayer. The bill limits total annual credits to $2 million before 2022 (no limit after), requires donations of at least $100 to qualify, and includes a $1,000 credit for converting abandoned property into shelters starting in 2027. It directly affects taxpayers making qualifying donations and shelters classified by the Department of Social Services.

Maddy summaryHB 2341 requires public and charter schools with 70% or more students eligible for free/reduced-price meals (through the National School Lunch Program) to offer breakfast after the school day begins (not before classes start), starting in the 2026-27 school year. This directly affects high-need schools, including those using the USDA Community Eligibility Option, while allowing schools to choose delivery methods like classroom breakfast or pickup. Schools already serving breakfast to 70%+ eligible students are exempt, and schools falling below the threshold must continue the program for two years before stopping. The state education department must notify schools, provide implementation guidance, collect data on breakfast models, and report annually on the program's effectiveness.

Maddy summaryHB 2385 modifies Missouri railroad safety rules to address highway crossings, train length, crew requirements, and crew privacy. It prohibits trains from blocking highway crossings for over 15 minutes (except during emergencies or continuous movement), limits freight trains to 8,500 feet in length, and requires two qualified crew members for most freight operations (excluding helper/hostler services or slow loading/unloading). Violations incur fines up to $10,000 per offense, and the bill mandates redaction of crew members' personal information in public incident records, with limited access for authorized entities like railroads or law enforcement. The law aligns with federal safety regulations and is enforced by the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Maddy summaryHB 2520 requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating in Missouri to reveal their identity during enforcement actions, prohibiting masks or face coverings that obscure their face. Exceptions include transparent face shields, medical masks for health protection, safety gear like helmets or respirators, and motorcycle helmets during vehicle operation. The law applies to all ICE agents in Missouri during routine operations, with violations punishable as a class A misdemeanor, though it excludes undercover agents and Special Response Team members during active duties.

Maddy summaryHB 1920 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to create an education program promoting respect for health care professionals and informing the public about legal consequences of assaulting them. It allows hospitals to receive state reimbursement for two years of security-related property/technology costs (compliant with federal standards) and for three years of security personnel payroll costs, funded through a new dedicated "Hospital Security Fund." The fund, supported by state appropriations and other sources, must be used solely for these reimbursements, with unspent balances at the end of each biennium not reverting to general revenue. The program expires on August 28, 2029.

Maddy summaryHB 1959 designates three annual observances in Missouri: June as "Immigrant Heritage Month" to celebrate immigrant contributions, October 2nd as "Wrongful Conviction Day" to raise awareness about wrongful convictions, and December 1st as "Freeman Bosley, Sr. Day" honoring a retired St. Louis politician. The bill creates no new legal requirements or funding but formally names these dates for public recognition. It directly affects all Missouri residents by encouraging participation in related events. The designation applies statewide with no specific restrictions or targeted groups.

Maddy summaryHB 1954 requires Missouri landlords to fix health- and safety-threatening conditions in rental properties within 30 days of a tenant’s written notice. It directly affects tenants facing hazards like pest infestations (defined broadly to include bedbugs, rodents, and spiders), hazardous mold, sewage backups, or unsafe structural issues, and landlords who fail to act. Landlords must cover tenant health costs resulting from their failure to remediate, and must have repairs verified by a licensed inspector after fixing the problem. The bill adds these specific protections to Missouri’s landlord-tenant law (RSMo § 441.237).

Maddy summaryHB 1981 modifies Missouri law to allow certain nurses to prescribe controlled substances under specific conditions. It permits advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with a special certificate to prescribe Schedule III-V drugs and limited Schedule II drugs (only hydrocodone for hospice patients), with a 120-hour supply limit and a ban on self-prescribing. Certified nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) can administer controlled substances during anesthesia care without needing a prescriptive certificate. The bill requires written agreements between physicians and nurses to delegate prescribing authority and updates rules for handling unused medications.

Maddy summaryHB 1932 requires Missouri employers to provide employees with a 30-minute meal break during each 8-hour work shift, or within 5.5 hours of starting work. It directly affects most Missouri employers, with exemptions for businesses covered by collective bargaining agreements, small businesses (fewer than five employees on a shift), roles critical to public safety, or positions requiring constant availability. Employers who violate the law face fines starting at $300 per violation, increasing for repeat offenses. The bill does not require employers to pay employees during meal breaks, and the Department of Labor will enforce these rules.