Rep. George Hruza

Maddy summaryHB 1363 prevents local governments (like cities or counties) from blocking charter schools from using property transferred to them for educational purposes. It specifically prohibits policies, deed restrictions, or local ordinances that would stop property from being sold, leased, or transferred to a charter school for lawful education activities. The bill requires any property transfer agreement to include maintenance provisions and declares that any violating policy or deed restriction is void from the start. This directly affects charter schools seeking property and local governments drafting land-use rules.

Maddy summaryHB 134 creates the "Missouri Task Force on Nonprofit Safety and Security" to study and recommend improvements for security at nonprofits in Missouri facing elevated terrorist threats. The task force will focus on federal grant programs for security measures (like facility upgrades and training) and develop outreach strategies to help nonprofits apply. It also establishes a state fund using dedicated moneys to cover security costs for nonprofits already approved for federal nonprofit security grants - eliminating the need for separate applications. The fund covers specific security enhancements (e.g., threat training, equipment, vulnerability assessments) and limits administrative costs to 5% of annual funds, with annual reports to state leaders.

Maddy summaryHB 575 modifies Missouri's rules for initiative petitions and referendums by creating new requirements for petition circulators and formatting. It requires circulators to verify each signer's registered voter status and provide sworn affidavits (including notarization) to prevent fraudulent signatures, with penalties for violations including fines up to $10,000 or jail time. The bill also mandates specific formatting for petitions, including 12-point Times New Roman text, one-inch margins, and inclusion of full proposed measure text with deletions in brackets and new text underlined. These changes directly affect individuals and groups collecting signatures for citizen-led ballot measures. The bill replaces existing sections (116.153, 116.190, etc.) with new sections (116.030-116.334) governing these processes.

Maddy summaryHB 222 requires child care facilities (excluding public schools) to adopt allergy prevention and response policies by July 2027, focusing on managing severe food allergies. Facilities must stock epinephrine auto-injectors under physician prescriptions, store them accessibly, and train staff to recognize anaphylaxis and administer the device. The bill mandates staff training through approved organizations, requires coordination with health authorities, and provides liability protection for facilities and trained staff following the guidelines. It also specifies that parental consent is needed for epinephrine use in children under 18, unless immediate danger exists.

Maddy summaryHB 850 modifies licensing rules for child care facilities in Missouri. It creates a new temporary license for providers expanding existing sites or adding new locations, requiring fire/sanitation inspections, background checks, and 13 months of prior operation before approval. The bill also establishes a process for facilities to request variances from licensing rules if they don’t endanger children’s health or safety. These changes directly affect child care providers, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and children receiving care, while ensuring religious facilities remain exempt from certain regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1200) creates a new "intermediate driver's license" for 16-17 year olds, directly affecting minors seeking to drive. Key provisions require applicants to: hold a temporary permit for 6+ months, complete 40+ hours of supervised driving (with parental/guardian or instructor consent), pass a written test, and pay a $5 fee. Restrictions include nighttime driving curfews (1 a.m.-5 a.m. without supervision), limits on teen passengers (max 1 non-family under 19 for first 6 months), and mandatory seatbelt use. The license transitions to full driving privileges at age 18 if the teen has no alcohol-related offenses or traffic violations in the prior year. The bill’s title referencing "age of marriage" appears inconsistent with its actual focus on driver licensing rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1464 replaces over 30 existing Missouri statutes with 38 new sections focused on protecting children and vulnerable persons. The bill establishes a Missouri regional computer forensics lab to combat internet-based crimes, particularly those involving child sexual abuse material, online exploitation, and related offenses. It creates new legal frameworks for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute technology-facilitated crimes against vulnerable populations. The law directly affects law enforcement agencies, courts, and individuals involved in cases related to digital crimes against children.

Maddy summaryHB 707 creates a new offense called "financial institution accounts fraud" under Missouri law. It makes it illegal to access, use, or establish a financial institution account (including bank, brokerage, or mutual fund accounts) using false pretenses, schemes, or coercion to withdraw, transfer, or pay money with the intent to deprive the institution or customer of funds. Penalties range from a class B misdemeanor for fraud under $500 to class B felonies for $500+ when done purposefully. The bill directly affects individuals committing such account fraud, establishing specific criminal classifications based on the amount defrauded and the perpetrator's mental state (e.g., purposeful, reckless, or negligent).

Maddy summaryHB 58 establishes a process for temporarily suspending the licenses of massage therapists and chiropractors under emergency conditions. This applies when a license holder faces a pending criminal charge related to their work and the licensing board has reasonable cause to believe public health, safety, or welfare is at immediate risk. The board must submit evidence to an administrative hearing commission, which must review the request within five days and issue an order. A hearing must occur within 45 days to determine if the suspension continues, with the option to lift it if no disciplinary cause is found.

Maddy summaryHB 1049 allows banks and credit unions to voluntarily create programs enabling customers to designate trusted contacts - adults who can be contacted during emergencies, suspected fraud, or when a customer becomes unresponsive. It establishes clear procedures for institutions to implement these programs, including setting transaction limits and account access for trusted contacts, while providing liability protection for both the institution and the trusted contact acting in good faith. Customers retain full control to add or remove trusted contacts at any time, with institutions required to verify such changes. The bill directly affects bank and credit union customers seeking added security and emergency access options, without mandating participation from financial institutions.