Rep. Marty Murray

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that individuals arrested for criminal offenses who need a mental health evaluation to determine if they can proceed with trial, conviction, or sentencing must receive that evaluation within 45 days of arrest. It also mandates that if an evaluation shows a person needs treatment, they must be transferred to a mental health facility within 45 days of the evaluation. Exceptions allow delays for medical emergencies, lack of evaluators (with documented efforts), or court-approved delays up to 15 days. The Department of Mental Health must submit annual reports to the legislature starting in 2027, detailing compliance with these timelines.

Maddy summaryHB 2953 increases penalties for drivers who run red lights in Missouri. Under this bill, violating traffic signal laws becomes a class B misdemeanor (previously class C), and escalates to a class A misdemeanor if a pedestrian is struck. The change directly affects drivers who fail to stop at red lights, with stricter penalties when pedestrian safety is compromised. The bill amends Missouri's traffic code to adjust penalty levels without altering the underlying traffic rules. It focuses solely on penalty severity, not on new enforcement methods or safety infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 2955 creates a Missouri tax credit for businesses and organizations providing services to homeless individuals. Eligible taxpayers (such as job training agencies, employment providers, or housing organizations) can claim up to $10,000 annually in income tax credits for services like job training, employment (28+ hours/week at minimum wage), or housing support specifically for homeless persons. Certification by the Department of Economic Development is required, with annual renewal, and credits are non-refundable but carry forward for up to three years. The total annual credit amount is capped at $1 million. This bill directly affects service providers who meet the certification criteria, not homeless individuals themselves.

Maddy summaryHB 3099 expands prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), excluding nurse anesthetists, to include certain controlled substances. APRNs with a specific nursing board certificate and under collaborative practice agreements with physicians may now prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances, including hydrocodone for hospice patients, but face restrictions: no self-prescribing, 120-hour supply limits for Schedule II/III medications, and strict written agreements required. The bill mandates detailed written collaborative agreements between APRNs and physicians, including location disclosures for patients and geographic proximity rules (with limited exceptions for rural areas and correctional facilities). It also allows APRNs to prescribe buprenorphine for addiction treatment up to 30 days without refill under physician direction.

Maddy summaryHB 3139 requires Missouri schools to establish standardized computer science courses covering topics like AI, cybersecurity, and algorithms for all grades. It allows these courses to count toward math or science graduation credits while mandating schools to inform students and parents about potential college admission impacts. The bill creates a dedicated fund for teacher training in computer science and requires all high schools to offer at least one CS course by 2023. Schools must also report student demographics in these courses to track participation across gender, race, and special education status.

Maddy summaryHB 3138 requires police departments in counties with over one million residents to create a dedicated missing persons unit. This unit must coordinate missing person reports, enter data into state and national databases (MULES and NCIC), establish communication systems for missing persons information, and work with the state highway patrol's missing persons unit. Departments may hire new staff or reassign current employees for this unit, with costs covered by their regular operating budget. The bill directly affects large-county police departments and mandates specific operational procedures for handling missing persons cases.

Maddy summaryHB 3122 requires new charter schools (not established by August 28, 2026) to obtain a "certificate of need" from the State Board of Education before operating. This affects proposed charter schools seeking approval, mandating they prove local demand for alternatives, demonstrate no harm to existing public schools, and show potential to improve academic outcomes, reduce inequities, and address family needs like safety and transportation. The State Board must review applications within 120 days, approving only if supporting data is factual and reasonable. Renewals or sponsor transfers of existing schools are exempt from this requirement. The bill does not change existing legal obligations under other education laws.

Maddy summaryHB 3123 lowers the minimum age for school entry in Missouri from 7 to 5 years old. It requires parents or guardians to enroll children aged 5 and older in school and ensure regular attendance, with exceptions for children with documented disabilities, those aged 14+ with legal employment, or children with mental health needs supported by professional documentation. Parents may also withdraw children aged 5-7 from school by submitting a written request. The bill clarifies that private, home, and religious schools are not required to follow state-mandated curricula.

Maddy summaryHB 2077 prohibits institutional investors (such as hedge funds, private equity firms, or real estate investment trusts owning over 50 U.S. residential properties or managing over $100 million in real estate assets) from purchasing most single-family homes or small multi-unit properties (up to four units) after August 28, 2026. Current institutional owners must divest these properties within three years, selling them to individual owners or community-based housing organizations. Exemptions apply to nonprofits, public housing authorities, small local landlords (under 50 units statewide), and banks holding foreclosed homes for resale within 12 months. Violations carry up to $50,000 in fines per property and require forced divestment.

Maddy summaryHB 2087 prohibits intentionally releasing balloons into the atmosphere on private or public property within any incorporated city (like St. Louis City), including banning events that promote such releases. It exempts indoor releases, approved scientific research, fully recovered hot air balloons, and military/emergency operations. Violators face civil fines starting at $100 per balloon for a first offense, increasing to $500 for repeat offenses, plus $2,500 per event for businesses sponsoring releases. Enforcement is handled by city environmental departments, police, and allows residents to report violations via city hotlines or services.