Maddy summaryHB 2372 modifies Missouri health care laws primarily by establishing new policies for student medication access and hospital investments. It requires schools to allow students with asthma or anaphylaxis to self-administer prescribed medication under specific conditions, including physician approval, demonstrated skill, and written treatment plans (§ 191.1146). The bill also changes hospital investment rules, permitting up to 50% of "available funds" to be invested in certain stocks, bonds, or mutual funds (§ 96.192), subject to revenue source restrictions. Additionally, it designates "Aneurysm Awareness Month," "Infertility Awareness Week," and "PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day" in Missouri, though these are commemorative and do not alter policy.
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Maddy summaryHB 3525 exempts makeup application (e.g., applying foundation, lipstick, or airbrush makeup) from cosmetology licensing requirements, meaning anyone can perform this service without a cosmetology license. It requires hair braiders to register with the state board ($20 fee, completion of a training video on infection control), but exempts hair braiding from full cosmetology licensing. The bill defines "hair braiding" as techniques without chemical treatments (e.g., twisting hair by hand) and clarifies "makeup application" excludes permanent makeup or tattooing. Licensed cosmetologists can still perform both services without additional registration under this bill.
Maddy summaryHB 3472 creates a new "establishment training program" allowing licensed barber shops to employ unlicensed staff to provide barbering services under direct supervision. The program requires participating businesses to register, complete a 4-hour sanitation and state law course (self-certified), and provide written disclosures to customers stating services are performed by unlicensed staff. Unlicensed workers must operate only under the physical presence of a licensed barber, and businesses remain responsible for their training and compliance with health/safety standards. The bill exempts participants from standard licensing requirements, unlicensed practice penalties, and new instructor license categories.
Maddy summaryHB 3178 requires all rules and regulations governing library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment, Missouri’s free speech protections, and anti-discrimination laws. This applies directly to every public library in Missouri that receives state financial support. Existing rules must be reviewed for compliance by August 2028, and new rules must meet these standards from the start. The law ensures library policies align with constitutional free speech and civil rights requirements without altering existing funding mechanisms.
Maddy summaryHB 2730 establishes licensing requirements for radon measurement, mitigation, inspection, and laboratory professionals and businesses in Missouri. Starting January 1, 2027, individuals and companies providing these services for compensation must hold state-issued licenses and meet EPA-recognized certification standards, including proof of insurance. The bill exempts homeowners testing their own single-family homes and those using state-provided or purchased test kits for personal use. It also requires businesses to have licensed staff oversee radon work and mandates professionals to maintain current certification and quality assurance practices.
Maddy summaryHB 2725 requires property owners, sellers, or landlords to provide written disclosure to buyers or renters if a residential property was contaminated with radioactive or hazardous material, but only if they have official knowledge (via a government report). Failure to disclose such contamination could result in a class A misdemeanor charge. The bill also mandates that property owners share written government requests for testing with current or prospective tenants, and requires government agencies to notify residents of contamination within 30 days. This primarily affects residential property transactions and aims to ensure transparency about environmental hazards.
Maddy summaryHB 2763 creates a funding mechanism for behavioral health crisis services by requiring wireless service providers to collect specific fees. Dealers selling prepaid wireless services must charge end users $0.65 per transaction, while CMRS providers must charge $0.65 monthly per postpaid line for customers with primary use in the state. All collected funds will be deposited into the new "988 Crisis Continuum Fund" managed by the Department of Mental Health, directly supporting crisis services like the 988 hotline and open access behavioral health programs. This bill affects wireless providers, end users purchasing service, and the state's mental health department, with no tax implications for the collected fees.
Maddy summaryHB 2728 establishes automatic voter registration for eligible Missouri residents through state agencies like the DMV, social services, universities, and housing authorities. When individuals interact with these agencies (e.g., applying for a driver’s license, unemployment benefits, or university enrollment), they are automatically registered to vote unless they actively opt out within 45 days. The bill requires agencies to submit personal details (name, address, date of birth, etc.) to the Secretary of State monthly, who then sends a notice explaining the registration and opt-out process. It updates penalties for intentional voter fraud but focuses primarily on expanding registration access rather than preventing fraud. The law does not require voter ID for registration or voting.
Maddy summaryHB 2729 requires Missouri electric utilities to generate or purchase increasing amounts of electricity from renewable sources, starting at 15% by 2026 and reaching 100% by 2061. It mandates that at least 2% of this renewable energy must come from solar power, and utilities can meet requirements by buying renewable energy credits (RECs) from in-state generation. The bill also creates an exemption for large commercial "accelerated renewable buyers" (customers with over 80 average megawatts of load) who directly contract for renewable energy, allowing them to exclude that energy from utility calculations and avoid compliance costs. This directly affects all Missouri electric utilities and large commercial energy buyers, with phased targets extending through 2061.
Maddy summaryHB 2731 creates a refundable tax credit for Missouri residents who adopt pets from animal shelters. It allows a credit of up to $125 per adoption (capped at two adoptions per year), covering adoption fees and associated medical/administrative costs. Taxpayers must submit a shelter receipt with their tax return, and the total annual credits are limited to $500,000. The credit is forfeited if the adopted animal is returned, abused, sold, or not properly cared for, with the program set to expire after six years unless renewed.