Rep. Marlon Anderson

Maddy summaryHB 856 requires prosecuting attorneys to have stenographers transcribe testimony and evidence during grand jury proceedings, coroner inquests on homicides, and criminal court hearings. It mandates stenographers swear secrecy about grand jury discussions and specifies that transcribed materials become discoverable after redacting privileged information. The bill also adds a new requirement that any proceeding involving immunized witnesses must be recorded, and if an indictment results from such testimony, prosecutors must provide the transcript to all defendants. This procedural bill primarily affects prosecutors' offices, stenographers, and defendants in criminal cases involving immunized testimony.

Maddy summaryHB 1203 proposes designating November 24th each year as "Frankie Muse Freeman Day" in Missouri. The bill honors Frankie Muse Freeman, a St. Louis attorney who championed civil rights, 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. It encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events celebrating her legacy. As a ceremonial resolution, the bill does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes her contributions to civil rights.

Maddy summaryHB 1439 exempts offenders on probation, parole, or conditional release from paying intervention fees for the first 60 days of their supervision. This directly affects individuals under community supervision, preventing fees from accruing during their initial transition period. The bill specifies that fees (capped at $60 monthly after the 60-day period) may still be charged and collected for community corrections services like substance abuse treatment or electronic monitoring. It modifies existing fee collection rules by mandating a temporary waiver period, without altering sentencing or parole eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 1440 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, who also served on the 22nd circuit court, as chief legal advisor for the NAACP, and as a regional attorney for the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity. This is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on citizens or laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1000 requires the Missouri State Highway Patrol to independently investigate any death of a person under age 50 occurring inside a state Department of Corrections facility. The bill mandates the Highway Patrol gain full access to autopsy records and other findings from the facility's medical examination. This would directly affect correctional facility deaths involving individuals under 50, shifting investigation authority from facility staff to the Highway Patrol. The bill is currently pending in the Emerging Issues committee after being introduced in January 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1330 designates June 20th each year as "John Goodman Day" in Missouri to honor the state-born actor (born in Affton, 1952). The bill encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events celebrating his accomplishments. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding requirements or policy changes - only a ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 1204 proposes to change when a person with a prior felony conviction can legally possess a firearm. It states that individuals convicted of a felony (excluding violent ones) cannot possess a firearm for 3 years after completing their sentence, while those convicted of violent felonies face a 10-year restriction. The bill defines "violent felony" as involving force against others and "nonviolent felony" as not involving force, with "sentence completion" meaning finishing all court requirements. Antique firearms are exempt from these restrictions. This bill, currently in committee, would affect people with past felony convictions who seek to legally own firearms.

Maddy summaryHB 1509 modifies the statute of limitations for collecting certain debts, specifically setting a two-year limit for credit card debt collection. This means creditors must file lawsuits to recover unpaid credit card debt within two years of the debt accruing, instead of the standard 10-year limit that applies to most other debts like written contracts or property disputes. The bill maintains the existing 10-year statute for most debt collections but explicitly excludes credit card debt from that timeframe. It does not change the two-year limit already in place for wage claims under federal law.

Maddy summaryHB 863 modifies court fees to fund two victim support programs. It adds a $17.50 fee to all criminal cases (excluding dismissed cases) and a $7.50 fee for certain juvenile cases, with funds collected by court clerks. These fees partially fund state forensic labs ($250,000 annually) and split remaining money equally between the existing Crime Victims' Compensation Fund and a new Victims of Domestic Violence Fund. The bill ensures funds directly support services for crime victims and domestic violence survivors through established state programs, with strict reporting and audit requirements for transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates December 6th each year as "Reuben Shelton Day" in Missouri to honor Reuben Shelton, a former president of the Missouri Bar Association and the first African American elected president of both the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the St. Louis Bar Foundation. It encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events celebrating his life and achievements, including his leadership roles in the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and legal community. The bill has no fiscal impact or regulatory requirements, as it is purely a symbolic commemoration.