Rep. Marty Murray

Maddy summaryHB 2631 makes it a serious misdemeanor for anyone under 18 to knowingly possess a handgun or handgun ammunition. It specifically targets minors' firearm possession, with key exceptions allowing it for farm/ranch work (with parental consent), military service, inheritance, or home defense. The bill defines "handgun" as a single-handed firearm (excluding antiques) and clarifies that firearms transferred legally to minors won't be permanently confiscated if the minor later violates the law. Penalties include fines or jail time, but the law emphasizes parental consent and specific permitted activities to avoid criminalizing typical minor firearm use.

Maddy summaryHB 2634 updates the requirements for reporting elder abuse and neglect by mandating that hotline reports include specific details: the eligible adult's name, age, address, and caregiver information, plus the nature of their condition. It also requires the state department to refer cases where individuals aren't deemed "eligible adults" to other authorities. The bill ensures a statewide 24/7 toll-free hotline is maintained for receiving reports, operating continuously without interruption. This directly affects seniors at risk of abuse, their caregivers, and the state agency managing the hotline.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Missouri Department of Social Services to submit a state plan amendment or seek federal waivers to allow MO HealthNet, the state's Medicaid program, to cover fertility treatments for eligible participants. The legislation specifically targets individuals enrolled in MO HealthNet who may need assisted reproductive services, requiring the department to formally request approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand coverage. By mandating this administrative process, the bill ensures that any new fertility treatment benefits comply with federal Medicaid regulations while enabling the state to pursue coverage options for reproductive health services. The measure does not establish new coverage on its own but creates a pathway for the department to seek the necessary federal authorization to include these treatments in the program.

Maddy summaryHB 2629 requires long-term care facilities (like nursing homes) to maintain either $1 million in liability insurance or a separate reserve fund to cover abuse/neglect claims against residents. It also mandates that state health departments post verified abuse/neglect findings on their websites with a standardized icon for 36 months, including details like incident dates and sources. The bill adds a 30-day timeline for investigating resident abuse complaints and requires facilities to share investigation results with complainants and the public (while protecting resident privacy). These provisions directly affect facility operators and state agencies, aiming to increase accountability and transparency without changing existing abuse investigation standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2633 establishes the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council to advise the state on developing and managing location-based data systems (geospatial infrastructure). The council, composed of 19 appointed members from state agencies, local governments, academia, and the private sector, will coordinate data sharing among state and local entities, recommend policies for efficient geospatial data use, and support workforce development. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and life-safety services (like emergency response) by promoting shared access to statewide geographic data. The council will meet monthly, provide budget recommendations to the Office of Administration, and oversee the Missouri Spatial Data Information Service (MSDIS). This procedural bill focuses on creating a formal structure for collaborative geospatial data management, not on specific policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2898 modifies Missouri law governing how counties with land bank agencies handle tax-delinquent properties. It establishes new procedures for land bank agencies to acquire properties through tax sales after two years of unpaid taxes, replacing older rules. Key changes include restricting who can bid (barring current tax delinquents, land bank employees, and certain officials), requiring non-resident bidders to appoint a Missouri agent, and allowing counties to opt into this process. The bill directly affects counties operating land banks, potential property buyers, and tax collectors managing these sales. It focuses on streamlining land bank acquisitions while adding safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest in the bidding process.

Maddy summaryHB 2740 creates a governance board at the University of Missouri to oversee and report on research using radioisotopes for diagnosing and treating rare pediatric diseases (affecting fewer than 200,000 children under 18 in the U.S.). The board, including university medical representatives, legislative appointees, a patient advocate, and an industry partner, must submit annual public reports to Missouri lawmakers by December 31 each year detailing completed research projects, outcomes, funding used, and legislative recommendations. This bill directly affects the University of Missouri system, patient advocates, and the Missouri legislature through its reporting requirements. The board’s duties expire on June 30, 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 2355 would authorize Missouri's Department of Social Services to seek a federal waiver from Medicare and Medicaid to create a "Food is Medicine" program within MO HealthNet. This program would provide nutrition services - including counseling, meals, prescriptions, and grocery support - to MO HealthNet participants diagnosed with nutrition-related chronic diseases like diabetes or heart conditions. The bill requires prioritizing community organizations and local farms for food purchases in nutrition prescriptions. It directly affects low-income Missourians enrolled in MO HealthNet who manage chronic health conditions linked to diet. The bill is currently in the Health and Mental Health committee for review.

Maddy summaryHB 1855 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to add alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease to its list of noncommunicable diseases needing mandatory reporting. Healthcare providers must report most cases within seven days of a positive lab result, while labs must report alpha-gal syndrome cases using specific IgE test thresholds (≥0.1 IU/mL). The department must verify cases through random sampling and submit annual reports to the CDC on these diseases. This directly affects healthcare providers, laboratories, and public health officials responsible for disease surveillance in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 2830 proposes increasing a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds from $3 to $9 per recorded property document. This fee change directly affects property owners and real estate professionals who must pay the fee when recording deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The additional $6 per transaction (making the total $9) would be sent to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, specifically designated for housing-related programs under Section 215.034. The bill does not alter other fee components, such as the $2 retained by recorders for office operations or the $1 allocated to land survey and local records funds.