Rep. Marlon Anderson

Maddy summaryHB 2785 allows incarcerated individuals to attend funerals of immediate family members under specific conditions. Offenders must be escorted by corrections staff, pay all associated costs (including escort fees) in advance, and the deceased relative must be a close family member (e.g., parent, child, spouse, or sibling). This provision exempts funeral visits from the standard annual 30-day furlough limit and ensures access if the offender does not receive prior approval. The bill adds this as a defined right without altering sentencing or correctional policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2786 eliminates intervention fees for offenders on probation, parole, or conditional release during their first 60 days of supervision. This directly affects individuals under these supervision types in their initial two months of release. The bill specifically prohibits fee collection for the first 60 days, while allowing fees up to $60 monthly after that period to fund community corrections services.

Maddy summaryHB 2790 requires stenographers to transcribe grand jury testimony and evidence under oath, with transcriptions made discoverable after redacting privileged information. It directly affects prosecutors, stenographers, and defendants in criminal cases, particularly when witnesses receive immunity. The bill mandates recording all testimony from immunized witnesses and requires prosecutors to provide transcriptions to defendants if an indictment follows. This standardizes documentation while protecting confidential details through mandatory redaction.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal presumption that a statement made during a police custodial interview is involuntary if the officer intentionally used false information to obtain it. The presumption can be overturned only if prosecutors provide clear and convincing evidence that the statement was voluntary despite the officer's deception. Officers who deliberately use false information during such interviews face disciplinary action under existing law. The law directly affects law enforcement officers conducting custodial interrogations and individuals in police custody during questioning.

Maddy summaryHB 2798 designates November 26th each year as "Tina Turner Day" in Missouri to honor the singer's St. Louis roots, specifically her early career performing during Ike Turner's shows at local nightclubs. The bill encourages Missourians to participate in events celebrating her legacy as the "Queen of Rock 'n Roll." This is a ceremonial designation with no new laws, funding, or direct impact on residents or policy. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute to Tina Turner's cultural contributions to the state.

Maddy summaryHB 2795 designates June 20th each year as "John Goodman Day" in Missouri to honor the state-born actor. The bill encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events celebrating his accomplishments, but it does not create new laws, funding, or obligations. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct legal effect on policy or government operations. This symbolic gesture solely recognizes an individual's contributions without implementing any concrete policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 2794 designates December 6th each year as "Reuben Shelton Day" in Missouri to honor Reuben Shelton, a prominent legal leader who was the first African American elected president of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the St. Louis Bar Foundation, and a former president of the Missouri Bar Association. The bill commemorates his life and achievements in law and community service through state recognition. It has no policy impact or financial obligations, as it is a symbolic designation without new legal requirements or affected parties. The bill was introduced in the Missouri House on January 7, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3042 requires the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate any officer-involved shooting or incident resulting in death within St. Louis City or St. Louis County. It specifically covers cases where law enforcement officers use force against civilians causing death, or civilians use force against officers causing death. The bill mandates that local law enforcement agencies reimburse the Highway Patrol for all investigation costs incurred. This bill directly affects St. Louis City and County law enforcement agencies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol by shifting investigation responsibility to the state agency. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced January 2026) and has not yet been voted on.

Maddy summaryHB 3148 repeals Missouri's previous requirement that law enforcement officers must be U.S. citizens, replacing it with a provision allowing certain permanent residents to serve. The bill specifically permits individuals who are lawful permanent residents of the U.S. and have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces to work as police officers, turnkeys, or police officers in Missouri. This change directly affects military veterans with permanent residency status who were previously barred from these roles due to citizenship requirements. The key mechanism is the updated eligibility criterion in section 84.120(2), which expands the qualifying group beyond U.S. citizens alone.

Maddy summaryHB 2797 designates April 9th each year as "Clyde S. Cahill, Jr. Day" in Missouri. The bill honors Clyde S. Cahill, Jr., a former senior judge of the U.S. Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, recognizing his career that included service on the 22nd circuit court, as NAACP legal advisor, and as a regional attorney for the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity in Kansas City. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations. The bill was introduced in the Missouri House on January 7, 2026.