Rep. Marlon Anderson

Maddy summaryHB 2796 designates November 24th each year as "Frankie Muse Freeman Day" in Missouri to honor her civil rights legacy. The bill commemorates Frankie Muse Freeman, a St. Louis attorney who won a landmark case ending racial discrimination in St. Louis public housing and became the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This is a ceremonial designation with no new legal requirements or funding impacts. It encourages Missourians to participate in events celebrating her contributions.

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 3103 is a definitional bill that clarifies terms related to indoor air quality regulations, such as "public place," "vapor product," and "smoking." It does not change current smoking restrictions but establishes precise language for future legislation. The bill directly affects how indoor air quality rules would apply to venues like restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and public transportation. This procedural bill was introduced on January 27, 2026, and has not yet advanced to committee.

Maddy summaryHB 2787 modifies Missouri's voter qualification rules by allowing residents aged 17 years and 6 months or older to register to vote (with voting beginning at 18). It restricts voting rights for individuals: (1) incarcerated under a sentence of imprisonment, (2) on probation or parole for a felony conviction until discharged, and (3) convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors related to voting rights. The bill also maintains the requirement that voters must register in their residence jurisdiction before the election deadline, except as permitted by federal law. These changes directly affect Missouri residents seeking to register or maintain voting eligibility under current state law.

Maddy summaryHB 2788 would have modified Missouri's unlawful firearm possession law by creating time-based exceptions for people with prior felony convictions. It would have allowed firearm possession after 10 years for violent felony convictions and 3 years for nonviolent felony convictions, following full sentence completion (including probation). The bill exempted antique firearms from these restrictions and defined "violent felony" as involving force/threat against others. However, the bill was introduced in January 2026 and withdrawn the same month without becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2792 would have required the Missouri Highway Patrol to investigate all officer-involved shootings or serious force incidents resulting in death or serious bodily injury involving civilians or officers in St. Louis city or county. The bill applied specifically to St. Louis (located in a county with over one million residents) and mandated that local law enforcement agencies reimburse the Highway Patrol for investigation costs. It covered four scenarios: civilian shootings by officers, officer shootings by civilians, and serious force incidents causing injury or death. The bill was introduced in January 2026 but withdrawn before committee action.

Maddy summaryThis resolution grants the Missouri Girls State program (American Legion Auxiliary) permission to use the Missouri House Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a mock legislative session during their 84th Annual Session. It permits adult leaders and participants to conduct this educational activity, with specific restrictions including no food/drink, no banners, no photography on the dais, and mandatory respectful conduct to maintain chamber decorum. The resolution is procedural and does not create new policy or affect voting records.

Maddy summaryHB 617 removes a restriction that previously prevented Missouri residents on probation or parole from voting after a felony or misdemeanor conviction. The bill directly affects individuals under community supervision for these offenses, allowing them to register and vote in state elections while still on probation or parole. It amends Section 561.026 of Missouri law to eliminate the disqualification for "probation or parole" after conviction, though it maintains voting bans for those incarcerated or permanently disqualified for specific offenses. This change applies only to state elections, not federal ones, and does not affect current prison voting restrictions.

Maddy summaryHB 956 allows Missouri offenders to attend funerals of immediate family members without requiring a director-approved furlough, under specific conditions. It defines "immediate family" broadly to include spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and adoptive relatives. The offender must be escorted by a correctional officer or state highway patrol officer and pay all associated costs (including escort fees) to the department before the funeral. This directly affects incarcerated individuals in Missouri who need to attend funeral services for qualifying relatives, streamlining access while maintaining safety and cost accountability.

Maddy summaryHB 1077 creates a legal presumption that a statement made during a police arrest interview is involuntary if an officer intentionally used false information to obtain it. This directly affects arrestees whose statements may be excluded from court and police officers who use deceptive tactics. The presumption can only be overturned if the state proves by "clear and convincing evidence" that the statement was voluntary despite the false information. Officers who knowingly use false information during such interviews face disciplinary action under existing law. The bill aims to strengthen protections against coercive police practices during custodial questioning.