Rep. George Hruza

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Missouri to increase public understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal disease that affects muscle control. The legislation calls on residents to support research funding, advocate for better access to medical equipment, and show solidarity with patients and their families. As a symbolic resolution, the bill does not create new laws or change existing programs but serves to highlight the importance of finding a cure for the condition.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the Missouri House of Representatives to promote screening and treatment for chronic kidney disease, which often goes undiagnosed and increases risks for heart attacks and strokes. It directs state health officials to explore public-private partnerships for educating patients and providers about urine tests that can detect early kidney damage, while also urging federal agencies to update guidelines for better cardiovascular-kidney screening access. The legislation focuses on improving early identification in primary care settings, particularly for at-risk groups like those with diabetes or hypertension, to slow disease progression and reduce long-term healthcare costs.

Maddy summaryHB 3249 extends Missouri's existing tax exemption for jet fuel used by airlines in interstate air travel until 2043, replacing a previous expiration date of 2033. The exemption allows airlines to avoid paying state sales and use taxes on jet fuel, provided they have already paid up to $1.5 million in such taxes during a calendar year. Airlines must provide a written certificate to fuel sellers to claim the exemption and may use a direct payment agreement with the state revenue department to manage tax obligations. This change ensures continued tax relief for airlines operating in Missouri's aviation sector without altering the current $1.5 million annual cap on taxable fuel.

Maddy summaryHB 1941 requires health insurance plans in Missouri to count payments for non-generic medications toward a patient's annual out-of-pocket maximum. Specifically, health carriers must include costs paid by enrollees for medications where a generic version is unavailable when calculating this limit. The bill also prohibits plans from adjusting cost-sharing requirements based on the availability of cost-assistance programs for such medications. This directly affects patients using non-generic prescription drugs who would otherwise face unexpectedly high out-of-pocket expenses. The law applies to most health benefit plans starting August 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2035 prohibits using artificial intelligence to create explicit sexual material featuring a person's image or voice without their express written consent. It directly affects individuals whose likenesses could be misused and entities (like companies or creators) generating such AI content. The bill bans altering or replicating someone's image/voice via AI for explicit material and requires written consent for any use of a person's likeness in such content. Violators face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and victims can sue for actual damages plus attorney fees. The law explicitly excludes artistic or anthropological works from its definition of "explicit sexual material."

Maddy summaryHB 2195 requires Missouri public high schools (grades 9-12) to offer a state-approved driver education program as a graduation requirement starting in the 2027-28 school year. The program teaches safe driving knowledge - covering graduated licensing rules, distracted driving risks, proper traffic stop procedures, and current safety data - without requiring students to operate vehicles. Schools may integrate this content into existing courses, and districts must use vetted sample lessons from the state. This directly affects all Missouri public high school students seeking graduation, focusing on practical safety education rather than hands-on driving practice.

Maddy summaryHB 1980 clarifies that licensed health care professionals in Missouri (under sections 190.001-190.245) are explicitly considered health care professionals for the purposes of peer review committee activities under section 537.035. It directly affects licensed medical professionals like doctors and nurses by aligning their quality improvement work with existing peer review committee standards. The bill’s key provision redefines "quality improvement activities" under health licensing laws to automatically qualify as peer review committee activities, streamlining administrative processes. This is a technical clarification within Missouri law, not a new policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 2120 requires Missouri public school districts and charter schools to implement comprehensive antibullying policies. It defines bullying broadly to include physical, verbal, cyber, and electronic harassment that causes fear, disrupts learning, or interferes with educational opportunities. Key requirements include: mandating staff to report witnessed bullying within one school day, banning zero-tolerance disciplinary policies, requiring investigations within ten school days of a report, and providing annual training for staff on policy implementation and student education about bullying prevention. The bill also prohibits retaliation against reporters and mandates specific procedures for notifying parents and addressing incidents, including considerations for self-defense in violent situations.

Maddy summaryHB 1758 would permanently adopt daylight saving time as Missouri's standard time, eliminating seasonal clock changes. The bill exempts Missouri from federal daylight saving rules and requires the state to stop observing spring/fall clock shifts after one final transition. It also states Missouri would align with any federal standard if the government later adopts year-round daylight saving. This change directly affects all residents and businesses across Missouri by making daylight saving time the permanent time standard.

Maddy summaryHB 2061 requires Missouri public schools and colleges to prohibit antisemitic harassment and discrimination as rigorously as racial discrimination. It defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 definition and mandates that schools integrate this into their student, faculty, and employee codes of conduct. The bill explicitly states that criticism of Israel is not antisemitic and clarifies that the law does not infringe on First Amendment rights or conflict with existing federal/state discrimination laws. This directly affects all public educational institutions in Missouri, requiring them to address antisemitic conduct that creates fear or impedes access to campus activities.