Rep. Chanel Mosley

Maddy summaryHB 3429 creates a dedicated office within Missouri’s Department of Public Safety focused on addressing disparities in cases involving missing and murdered African American women and girls. The office will collect and analyze data on missing persons, homicides, Amber alerts, and trafficking cases involving this group, comparing outcomes to other demographics. It will develop recommendations for legislative, agency, and community actions to improve responses, particularly regarding labor trafficking, sex trafficking, and domestic violence intersections. The office must report annual data and outcomes to the legislature by January 15 each year, including case statistics and analysis of justice system responses. This bill directly affects Missouri law enforcement agencies, state departments, and the communities impacted by these cases.

Maddy summaryHB 2996, the "Missouri Housing Predictability and Transparency Act," would limit rent increases for tenants renewing residential leases after January 1, 2027. Landlords could raise rent by no more than 7% plus the U.S. inflation rate (CPI) or 10% - whichever is lower - within a year, and must provide tenants 90 days' written notice detailing the new rent, percentage change, and the tenant's right to request proof. The bill excludes new construction (first 15 years), major renovations (25%+ investment), subsidized nonprofit housing, and tenants behind on rent. Tenants could sue for violations, seeking damages, legal fees, and penalties up to three times the illegal rent increase.

Maddy summaryHB 3127 requires insurance companies in Missouri to cover reasonable additional living expenses (like temporary housing, meals, and transportation) when a firearm discharge incident makes a home uninhabitable, regardless of whether the discharge was intentional or accidental. It applies to homeowners, renters, and dwelling insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, and also mandates coverage for motor vehicle damage from firearm incidents. Insurers must specify coverage limits in policies (either a dollar amount or time period) and cannot cover unrelated expenses like evacuations not tied to the incident. The bill does not regulate firearm ownership, impose liability on gun users, or change existing policy terms beyond requiring this specific coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 2534 requires all Missouri teacher education programs to include at least three credit hours of coursework on social and emotional learning (SEL) and social work in education. It also mandates that licensed teachers complete at least three hours of annual professional development in these areas through school district training. The bill directly affects teacher training institutions, current educators, and school districts by establishing concrete requirements for both initial teacher preparation and ongoing professional development. These provisions aim to integrate SEL and social work skills into educator training and practice, with specific credit hour and training hour requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2533 requires school districts to schedule a meeting with parents/guardians and counselors when a student accumulates 15 or more unexcused absences in a school year without a physician's note. If the parent misses the meeting or the student has additional unexcused absences after the meeting, the school must report detailed student information (including name, address, grades, and absence dates) to the state children's division within 10 business days. The children's division then conducts a home visit to notify families about potential educational neglect charges under existing law if absences continue. This bill directly affects students with chronic absenteeism, their families, school districts, and child welfare agencies, creating a formal reporting pathway for unexcused absences.

Maddy summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 2867 requires Missouri public school districts to implement a mandatory personal finance course for students, effective with the 2027-28 school year. The course, worth one-half credit, must cover practical topics like budgeting, credit management, saving, banking, taxes, and understanding major purchases such as housing. It directs the state education department to develop curriculum standards by convening a work group including educators, industry representatives, and nonprofit experts. All students must complete this course after grade nine to earn a high school diploma, with limited waiver options for transfer students or career-focused plans.

Maddy summaryHB 2532 requires insurance companies in this state to cover additional living expenses for homeowners, renters, and dwelling owners when gun violence makes their property uninhabitable. The bill mandates coverage for temporary housing, meals, and transportation costs incurred after a gun violence incident (like drive-by shootings) damages the property, with insurers specifying either a dollar limit or time limit for payments. Insureds must report incidents immediately, provide expense documentation, and cooperate with investigations to qualify for coverage, which begins after a 48-hour waiting period. The law applies to policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1433 requires insurance companies to cover additional living expenses - such as temporary housing, meals, and transportation - for homeowners and renters when gun violence makes their property uninhabitable. This applies to incidents like drive-by shootings or gunfire causing structural damage, provided the property is rendered temporarily uninhabitable. Insurers must specify coverage limits in policies (either a dollar amount or time period) and allow a 48-hour waiting period before coverage begins. Policyholders must report incidents immediately and provide documentation for eligible expenses, which exclude costs unrelated to the gun violence incident or evacuation orders.

Maddy summaryHB 1096 creates Missouri's "Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force" to address systemic violence against this specific group. The task force, composed of legislative members, public safety officials, law enforcement representatives, legal advocates, and survivors, must examine root causes of violence, improve data collection, and review policing and justice systems impacting this community. It is required to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature starting in 2026, focusing on prevention strategies and support for victims. The task force expires on December 31, 2027, unless extended to 2029. This bill directly affects African American women and girls in Missouri experiencing gender-based violence.