Maddy summaryHB 269 creates three tax credits to support child care access: a credit for individuals donating to child care providers, a credit for employers purchasing care for their employees' children, and a credit for child care providers themselves. Taxpayers can claim a 75% credit (minimum $100, maximum $200,000 annually) on verified donations to approved child care providers or organizations, provided funds are used for specific purposes like facility improvements, staff training, or quality enhancements. Contributions must be made to entities without the donor’s financial interest, and providers must verify proper use of funds within 60 days. The credits apply to tax years starting January 1, 2026, and cannot be refunded or transferred, though unused credits may be carried forward for up to six years.
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Maddy summaryHB 177's title claims to provide MO HealthNet coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants, but the provided bill text describes existing MO HealthNet coverage provisions (such as hospital services, nursing home care, and prescription drugs) rather than new hearing aid coverage. The text details current eligibility rules and payment structures under Section 208.152, including limitations on services like outpatient hospital care (capped at 80% of costs) and restrictions on abortion facility funding. No specific provisions for hearing aids or cochlear implants appear in the excerpted text. The bill's title and actual content appear inconsistent based on the provided context.
Maddy summaryHB 1244 requires all new playgrounds built by state or local governments to meet the 2010 ADA Accessibility Guidelines and U.S. Department of Justice regulations for accessibility. This directly affects state agencies and local municipalities constructing new playground areas or surfaces. The key provision mandates compliance with specific design standards - such as accessible routes, play equipment, and surface materials - to ensure playgrounds are usable by children with disabilities. The bill applies only to new construction starting on or after its effective date, not to existing playgrounds.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes nondisclosure agreements unenforceable in cases involving childhood sexual abuse. It ensures survivors cannot be legally bound by secret agreements that would prevent them from discussing or pursuing claims about abuse that occurred before their 18th birthday. The law applies to all cases filed on or after August 28, 2025, including those that might have been dismissed under previous time limits. Survivors can now seek justice without fear that a prior agreement would block their legal claims.
Maddy summaryHB 284, the Missouri CROWN Act, prohibits educational institutions receiving state financial aid or serving students with state financial aid from discriminating against students based on hair texture or protective hairstyles (like braids, locks, twists, or afros) that are commonly associated with race. It defines "protective hairstyles" as those designed to protect natural hair and explicitly bans discrimination based on these styles in school programs. Exceptions allow schools to require hair nets or secured hair for safety in career/technical classes and permit religious institutions to exempt themselves if the rule conflicts with their tenets. The bill directly affects public and private schools, colleges, and student programs receiving state or federal education funding.
Maddy summaryHB 268 redefines Missouri's social work licensing categories by replacing outdated sections with new definitions. It establishes four distinct licenses: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker. Key provisions clarify that Licensed Master Social Workers and Licensed Advanced Macro Social Workers cannot diagnose mental disorders or provide psychotherapy without direct supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The bill directly affects social workers seeking or holding these licenses in Missouri, requiring them to practice within defined scope limits. These changes standardize terminology and scope of practice for the state's social work profession.
Maddy summaryHB 285 requires high-poverty public and charter schools (where 70%+ of students qualify for free/reduced-price meals) to offer breakfast after the school day officially begins (not before class starts) starting in the 2025-26 school year. Schools already meeting a 70%+ breakfast program participation rate are exempt, and schools falling below the threshold get a two-year transition period before the requirement ends. The bill allows flexible service models (e.g., classroom breakfast, post-first-period) and mandates the state education department to provide implementation guidelines, technical support, annual reports, and assistance for schools needing to boost breakfast participation. It also includes a funding safeguard: if federal reimbursement rates drop below 2025 levels, the requirement is suspended.
Maddy summaryHB 112 requires all public schools (as defined by state law) to provide every enrolled student with one free breakfast and one free lunch daily during school days. This applies universally to all students attending classes, regardless of family income, directly affecting every public school student in the state. The key provision mandates daily meal provision without requiring income-based eligibility checks. The bill focuses on making breakfast and lunch free for all students as a standard school service. It does not specify funding mechanisms or implementation details beyond the meal requirement.
Maddy summaryHR 11 grants the Missouri Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities permission to use the House Chamber on July 17, 2025, for a mock legislative session. The program, run by the Missouri Governor's Council on Disability, provides leadership training to high school students with disabilities and is described as Missouri's only such forum. The resolution specifies that participants must maintain decorum, follow dress codes, and comply with restrictions like no food, banners, or equipment use in the chamber. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy change, and was unanimously approved by the House.
Maddy summaryHB 290 creates the "Radioactive Waste Investigation Fund" in Missouri's state treasury, managed by the state treasurer. The fund allows the Department of Natural Resources to investigate local concerns about radioactive waste contamination, using scientific methods, after receiving written requests from local governments with specific area details and supporting documentation. It limits annual spending to $150,000 per fiscal year, with unused funds reverting to the hazardous waste fund, and requires the department to report results publicly within 45 days of completing investigations. This directly affects local governments seeking to address potential radioactive contamination and the Department of Natural Resources, which administers the fund and conducts investigations.