Rep. Marty Murray

Maddy summaryHB 2188, the "Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act," would allow terminally ill adult residents of the state to request medication to end their lives under strict conditions. It requires a qualified patient (18+ with a medically confirmed terminal illness expected to cause death within six months) to receive certification from two physicians, undergo counseling, and provide a written request witnessed by non-conflicted individuals. Key provisions mandate that physicians must ensure patients make an informed decision after discussing their diagnosis, prognosis, risks, medication effects, and alternatives like hospice care. The bill also requires patients to demonstrate competency, avoid coercion, and notify next of kin before obtaining the prescription. This legislation has been prefaced and read for first and second time in the House as of early 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2236 establishes Missouri's "Infertility Access Program" through the Department of Health and Senior Services to improve fertility treatment access. The program provides travel assistance, lodging stipends, or telehealth subsidies for individuals in rural or medically underserved areas seeking care at certified fertility clinics. It also creates an "Infertility Access Fund" for program administration, requires health carriers to publish clear fertility coverage summaries, and mandates annual reports on treatment utilization, geographic barriers, and demographic data. The bill directly affects patients in underserved regions, certified fertility clinics, and health insurance providers offering fertility coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 2237 establishes detailed procedures for administrative investigations of law enforcement officers that could lead to disciplinary action, economic loss, or other employment consequences. It requires agencies to provide officers with written notice of investigations 24 hours in advance, allow attorney presence during questioning, explain Garrity rights (that answers can't be used criminally), and complete investigations within 90 days (with limited 60-day extensions). The bill directly affects law enforcement officers facing disciplinary reviews by guaranteeing specific procedural rights, including access to complaint details, reasonable interview durations, and a full due process hearing for suspensions or terminations. Key provisions include confidentiality for complaint filers, restrictions on off-duty questioning, and requirements for agencies to maintain complete, confidential records of investigations. The title mentioning "civilian review boards" is inaccurate; the bill focuses solely on internal administrative investigation procedures for officers.

Maddy summaryHB 2239 requires new or expanded AI data centers (100+ megawatts capacity) built after August 28, 2027, to install closed-loop water cooling systems or equivalent alternatives. Operators must submit annual public reports detailing water use, energy sources, emissions, waste, and community health metrics. Failure to comply with cooling requirements or report submissions incurs daily civil penalties up to $50,000. The law mandates public access to these reports within 60 days of submission, enhancing transparency around environmental and health impacts.

Maddy summaryHJR 135 proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Missouri laws from weakening citizens' initiative and referendum powers. It requires 80% approval in both legislative chambers to change any law or constitutional amendment enacted via citizen initiative after January 1, 2010, or to pass measures similar to laws rejected by referendum. The bill maintains current signature thresholds (5% of voters in two-thirds of congressional districts for laws, 8% for constitutional amendments) and ensures simple statewide majorities decide initiative and referendum votes. It also mandates that ballot summaries remain clear, unbiased, and subject to judicial review, preventing legislative attempts to restrict this process.

Maddy summaryHB 2238, the "Hayes Act," requires schools participating in the federal National School Lunch Program (but not the Community Eligibility Provision) to provide free lunches to students approved for reduced-price meals. It mandates state reimbursement to schools for the cost difference between actual lunch expenses and federal reimbursement rates, using a dedicated "School Meals Fund" for this purpose. The bill prohibits schools from publicly identifying students eligible for free/reduced meals and ensures applications are used solely for federal reimbursement and state aid calculations. This policy change directly affects participating schools and students qualifying for meal assistance, with funding dependent on state appropriations.

Maddy summaryHB 1678 requires hotels, motels, vacation rentals (including those listed on platforms like Airbnb), and similar lodging establishments with five or more guest rooms to provide human trafficking awareness training to all employees. The training must cover identifying trafficking signs, distinguishing labor/sex trafficking in hospitality settings, reporting procedures to the national hotline or local law enforcement, and contact information for support. Operators must provide initial training within 180 days of hire or listing, conduct annual refresher training by December 31st, and maintain training records for one year after employment ends. This bill directly affects all lodging businesses and short-term rental operators in the state, aiming to equip staff to recognize and report potential trafficking incidents. The bill is currently pending (prefiled and read first/second time in 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 2192 protects and promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Missouri's public institutions, including schools, universities, and government agencies. The bill explicitly prohibits state laws, policies, or executive orders from defunding, restricting, or penalizing these efforts, covering DEI offices, inclusive curriculum training, and voluntary employee engagement programs. It requires the Missouri Commission on Human Rights to investigate complaints about violations and recommend remedies to restore affected DEI programs. The bill aims to ensure public institutions can maintain these initiatives without state interference.

Maddy summaryHB 1633 restricts public access to arrest warrant records for certain serious offenses, including Class A/B felonies, dangerous felonies, and crimes against minors under 18. It requires that such records not be available online until the warrant is executed (person arrested) or a prosecutor files a motion showing public safety needs. Exceptions allow immediate access for law enforcement, attorneys, victims, and court personnel. The law also protects officials from liability for following these rules and directs courts to implement technical controls to enforce the changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1662 requires all public schools to provide every enrolled student with one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day they attend classes. This applies to all students attending public schools as defined by state law, directly affecting every child in participating schools. The bill mandates daily meal provision without requiring families to qualify for reduced-price programs. It creates a new requirement for school districts to cover the cost of these meals for all students. The legislation is still in early stages, having been prefaced and read for the first time.