Rep. Marlon Anderson

Maddy summaryHB 1840 creates Missouri's "Purple Alert System" to help locate missing persons with developmental disabilities who face immediate danger. It directly affects individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, or other non-Alzheimer's cognitive conditions who go missing. The bill requires law enforcement to immediately notify officers, contact local media, and share details with neighboring agencies when such a case is reported. It also mandates training for officers on crisis intervention and policies to enhance emergency response and public awareness about developmental disability-related elopement risks. The system must be implemented by July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 3286 modifies Missouri's domestic violence protection order process to require courts to prohibit respondents from possessing firearms during active orders. It mandates that courts issue written firearm prohibitions, orally inform respondents, and immediately notify the Missouri Highway Patrol to update the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This applies specifically to individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders, directly affecting respondents in such cases. The bill adds this firearm restriction as a standard provision within existing protection order mechanisms, without altering other elements like custody or child support.

Maddy summaryHB 3323 reestablishes a state-funded program providing prostate cancer screening, treatment, and education for uninsured or economically challenged men in Missouri. It creates two designated programs - one in an urban area and one in a rural area - to serve men aged 35+ at high risk (with physician advice) or 50+ who qualify based on income (up to 150% of federal poverty level) or lack of insurance. The program will fund screenings, referrals, treatment, mental health support, and outreach through grants to local health departments and community health centers. After three years, the state must report on participation, demographics, and cost savings from early detection, with the program set to expire six years after implementation unless renewed.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a sales and use tax exemption for products purchased at prison canteens or commissaries in Missouri. It directly affects state and local tax authorities as well as inmates and vendors who sell goods within correctional facilities. The key provision establishes that these specific retail sales will not be subject to state or local sales taxes, similar to exemptions already granted for other types of purchases. By removing the tax burden on these transactions, the bill aims to provide a consistent tax treatment for prison store purchases without changing the underlying tax laws for other goods.

Maddy summaryHB 2791 amends a state statute to clarify that prosecutors may agree to dismiss charges or reduce penalties for one co-defendant in exchange for that person's testimony against another co-defendant. This directly affects criminal defendants, prosecutors, and courts handling cases with multiple defendants. The key provision explicitly permits such plea agreements where one defendant's cooperation (via testimony) is used to resolve another defendant's case. The bill establishes clear rules for this type of arrangement within the state's legal framework. (Introduced January 2026; no votes recorded yet.)

Maddy summaryHB 2784 requires the Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct an independent investigation whenever a person under 55 dies in a state Department of Corrections facility. This applies directly to deaths occurring in correctional facilities, ensuring an external review of such incidents. The bill mandates that the Highway Patrol must have full access to all autopsy records and findings from investigations conducted under existing law. It does not alter sentencing or facility operations but establishes a specific procedural requirement for death investigations in prisons. The bill is currently in its early legislative stages, having been introduced in January 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2793 shortens the time limit for creditors to sue over credit card debt to two years from the date the debt accrued. This change directly affects credit card companies (creditors) and cardholders (debtors), limiting when creditors can pursue legal action for unpaid balances. The bill specifically modifies existing law to set this two-year window for credit card debt collection, while leaving other debt types like contracts or property disputes under their existing time limits. It does not change statutes for other debt collections, such as general contract disputes or wage claims. The bill was introduced in the House on January 7, 2026, and is pending further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 2783 requires healthcare providers to give patients or their authorized representatives copies of medical records within a reasonable time after a written request, with specific fee limits. Providers may charge up to $24.85 for search/retrieval plus $0.57 per page (or $108.88 for electronic delivery if conditions are met), and fees adjust annually based on medical inflation. The bill exempts fees for records needed for federal benefits (e.g., Social Security, VA claims) and outlines procedures for accessing records of deceased patients. It applies directly to patients seeking their health records and healthcare providers handling such requests.

Maddy summaryHB 2781 adds a $17.50 fee to most criminal court cases and a $7.50 fee to certain juvenile cases, with all funds directed to two new funds. It creates a dedicated "Victims of Domestic Violence Fund" to support services for domestic violence victims, while splitting remaining funds 50/50 between this new fund and the existing Crime Victims' Compensation Fund. The bill also allocates $250,000 annually to state forensic labs for drug and evidence analysis, and requires monthly reporting plus biennial audits of all funds. These changes directly affect court systems, crime victim service providers, and domestic violence support organizations in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 2782 modifies rules for certain Missouri state retirement systems regarding new benefits and funding. It prohibits adding new retirement benefits or cost-of-living adjustments that would increase the system's financial burden unless the plan's funding ratio meets strict thresholds (at least 80% before, 75% after adoption). The bill specifically authorizes a one-time supplemental payment of up to $2,000 per month to eligible retirees under the system governed by sections 169.410-169.542, payable by September 30, 2027, subject to state funding. This payment is in addition to regular pension benefits and requires state appropriation. The law does not apply to retirement systems under chapters 70 or 476.