Rep. Holly Jones

Maddy summaryHB 1495 modifies procedures for child protective custody and establishes a medical consultation network to prevent misdiagnosis of abuse. It allows police officers, law enforcement officials, or physicians to take immediate temporary custody of a child in imminent danger of serious harm (without parental consent) for up to 24 hours, requiring immediate notification to juvenile authorities. The bill also creates a "SAFE-CARE" network that mandates referrals to specialists for medical conditions mimicking abuse (like rickets or bone disorders), ensuring parents/guardians can request second opinions and access medical records. This directly affects child protective services, medical professionals, and families involved in abuse/neglect investigations, with clear requirements for documentation and parental rights.

Maddy summaryHB 1448 would allow consumers in this state to purchase hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin tablets over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription or pharmacist consultation. The bill directly affects patients and pharmacies by removing current prescription requirements for these specific medications. It establishes that these drugs can be sold directly to the public through standard retail channels. The bill is currently pending in the Emerging Issues committee after being introduced in February 2025, and it declares itself an emergency measure to take immediate effect upon passage.

Maddy summaryHB 1298 modifies mandatory abuse and neglect reporting laws to require certain professionals to report companion animal abuse. It directly affects healthcare workers (like nurses, physicians, and veterinarians), social workers, animal control officers, and other professionals who already report human abuse, adding specific requirements for animal-related cases. Key provisions mandate these professionals complete one hour of training within 60 days of employment, covering how to identify animal abuse, how to report it, and the connection between animal abuse and elder or adult abuse. The bill expands existing reporting obligations to include companion animals while maintaining penalties for failure to report under current statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1120 requires businesses operating multi-level marketing plans to implement a "bona fide inventory repurchase program" for independent salespeople. This means businesses must buy back current, marketable inventory from salespeople at 90% of original cost within 12 months if their relationship ends, excluding expired, used, or seasonal items. The bill mandates clear disclosure in recruiting materials about which inventory isn't eligible for repurchase. It directly affects businesses using sales models that could resemble pyramid schemes and their independent salespeople, preventing "inventory loading" (forcing salespeople to buy unsellable stock).

Maddy summaryHB 433's title about "storage and use of gold and silver" is inaccurate - the bill is actually a Missouri income tax modification. It adjusts how Missouri calculates taxable income by adding back certain items excluded from federal taxable income, such as: 1) Federal tax refunds that created Missouri tax benefits (excluding pandemic-related refunds), 2) Interest on some government bonds, 3) Specific deductions for property purchases (2002-2003), and 4) Net operating loss carryforwards. It also subtracts certain items added back (like state tax refunds or military combat zone income) to prevent double taxation. The bill directly affects all Missouri individual income taxpayers by changing their taxable income calculation relative to federal rules.

Maddy summaryHB 605, the "End Organ Harvesting Act of 2025," prohibits Missouri health insurance plans - including MO HealthNet and Medicaid managed care - from covering organ transplants or post-transplant care under two specific conditions: if the surgery occurs in China, or if the organ was procured through sale or donation originating in China. This applies to all health carriers and health benefit plans operating in Missouri, directly affecting insurance coverage for residents seeking transplants tied to China. The bill creates a clear coverage restriction without altering organ donation laws or medical procedures. It does not ban transplants but limits insurance reimbursement for certain China-related cases.

Maddy summaryHB 1222 would prevent SNAP (food assistance) recipients from using benefits to purchase candy and soft drinks. It defines "candy" as sugar-based products like chocolate bars and "soft drinks" as sweetened nonalcoholic beverages (excluding milk-based drinks or those with over 50% juice). The bill requires the state social services director to seek a federal waiver to exclude these items from SNAP-eligible foods, requesting annual renewals if denied. If approved, SNAP benefits could no longer cover these specific food items.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 154) is a procedural resolution granting Rockwood South Middle School permission to use the Missouri House Chamber on April 14, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for a presentation of the "Glory of Missouri" Awards to its students. It does not change any laws but sets specific rules for the event, including prohibiting food, photos, banners, or equipment use, requiring respectful conduct, and limiting access to the dais. The resolution directly affects Rockwood South Middle School students and staff participating in the awards ceremony. It passed unanimously in the House (9-0) and has no substantive policy impact beyond facilitating this ceremonial event.

Maddy summaryHB 1119 requires healthcare providers performing or present during an abortion to provide the same medical care to any infant born alive during or after the procedure as they would to any other newborn, including immediate hospital transport. It criminalizes failing to provide this care (up to 5 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine) and defines killing a born-alive infant as first-degree murder. The bill also creates civil liability for causing death, failing to provide care, or facilitating unlawful abortions, allowing lawsuits by affected individuals including the infant, the person who had the abortion, or their families. It prohibits defenses based on consent to abortion and voids any agreements related to self-induced or unlawful abortions.

Maddy summaryHB 1495 directs the Missouri Veterans Commission to review existing federal laws and regulations related to veteran mental health care. The commission must then work with the Department of Mental Health to develop and implement new procedures, programs, and treatment options aimed at preventing veteran suicide. Additionally, the commission is required to submit annual reports to the Department of Public Safety and the General Assembly by July 1st each year detailing the progress and effectiveness of these efforts.