Rep. Jo Doll

Maddy summaryHB 2950, the "Gun Theft Prevention Act," requires licensed Missouri firearm dealers to implement security measures to prevent theft of firearms. Dealers must submit approved security plans (including metal cabinets, alarms, and access controls) to the Department of Public Safety by January 1, 2027, and undergo annual inspections and inventory reconciliations. The bill mandates that dealers report any firearm theft or loss within 48 hours to both the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement. These provisions apply specifically to businesses licensed under federal law to deal in firearms, with the Department setting security standards and conducting oversight.

Maddy summaryHB 2949, the "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening Act," requires Missouri K-12 schools to implement cardiac screening for student athletes starting in the 2027-28 school year. It mandates annual educational materials about sudden cardiac arrest risks for athletes, parents, and coaches; requires signed acknowledgment forms before participation; and mandates cardiovascular prescreening during physical exams using evidence-based guidelines (including personal/family history and physical checks). Coaches must complete annual cardiac training, and schools must track referrals to cardiologists and report annual screening data to the state health department. The law directly affects all student athletes in public and private K-12 schools, their parents, school staff, and medical professionals conducting physicals.

Maddy summaryHB 2823 repeals a law that previously restricted businesses from providing plastic or paper bags for packaging purchases. It allows businesses to choose between paper or plastic bags for customers, and prevents local governments from banning, taxing, or imposing fees on these bags. The bill also ensures consumers can still use reusable bags at retail locations. This directly affects merchants, vendors, and local governments by removing existing bag-related regulations. The key change is eliminating both business restrictions and local fee/ban authority over single-use bags.

Maddy summaryHB 2261 modifies littering laws by adding specific penalties for the intentional release or abandonment of balloons. It directly affects individuals who intentionally release balloons outdoors, particularly those filled with lighter-than-air gas (like helium). The bill sets fines based on balloon quantity: $100-$500 for 10 or fewer balloons on a first offense, increasing to $500-$1,000 for repeat offenses or $500+ for 11+ balloons on a first offense. Exceptions include unintentional releases and scientific/meteorological balloon use. This is a policy change focused solely on balloon littering, not general littering offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes Missouri's trial process for first-degree murder cases when the death penalty is not waived. It requires a two-stage trial: first, a determination of guilt (without punishment), followed by a separate stage to decide sentencing. A life sentence without parole becomes mandatory if the jury finds intellectual disability, no aggravating factors exist, or mitigating factors outweigh aggravating ones. The law applies to cases filed after 2001 and mandates resentencing for some prior death-sentence cases before August 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2262 requires healthcare providers who offer maternity care to screen all pregnant patients for mental disorders and mental illnesses using validated, evidence-based tools during the first prenatal visit and throughout all three trimesters. It directs the state health department to create and publish guidelines for treating these conditions during pregnancy, and mandates that providers either offer treatment or refer patients to care if issues are identified through screening. The bill directly affects pregnant women receiving prenatal care and their healthcare providers in Missouri. It focuses on early intervention for perinatal mental health needs while maintaining strict confidentiality protections under existing state and federal law.

Maddy summaryHB 2260 would allow pharmacists to dispense an emergency supply of insulin to patients without a new prescription when a patient's regular insulin supply is unavailable. This change directly affects pharmacists, who would gain this specific authority, and patients facing urgent insulin shortages. The bill creates a new provision (section 338.740) that permits pharmacists to provide this emergency supply under defined conditions. The measure aims to improve immediate access to critical insulin medication during temporary shortages.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Child Protection Through Nonprofit Integrity Act," prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders for crimes against minors from working with or volunteering for child-serving organizations (like schools, camps, youth programs, or childcare centers). It requires these organizations to annually certify, under penalty of perjury, that they have checked the Missouri sex offender registry for all staff and volunteers and confirm no disqualified individuals are involved. Organizations that fail to comply face denied registration, civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, and a five-year loss of state funding eligibility. Violations by disqualified offenders carry felony penalties (class D for first offense, class C for repeat), while organization leaders knowingly allowing such individuals face felony charges and a 10-year ban from similar roles.

Maddy summaryHB 1920 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to create an education program promoting respect for health care professionals and informing the public about legal consequences of assaulting them. It allows hospitals to receive state reimbursement for two years of security-related property/technology costs (compliant with federal standards) and for three years of security personnel payroll costs, funded through a new dedicated "Hospital Security Fund." The fund, supported by state appropriations and other sources, must be used solely for these reimbursements, with unspent balances at the end of each biennium not reverting to general revenue. The program expires on August 28, 2029.

Maddy summaryHB 1922 modifies Missouri's tax computation rules by repealing and replacing section 143.121 of the state tax code. The bill adds specific modifications to federal adjusted gross income for Missouri tax purposes, including adjustments for federal tax refunds (excluding pandemic-related credits), interest on certain government bonds, and net operating losses. It does not create new tax deductions for educators or first responders, as the title suggests, but instead adjusts how existing tax calculations are processed. The changes primarily affect how Missouri calculates taxable income based on federal tax filings, with no direct new benefits specified for any profession.