Rep. Jo Doll

Maddy summaryHB 416 replaces Missouri's existing school safety laws with new requirements. It mandates that all public school districts and charter schools adopt comprehensive emergency operations plans covering safety, crisis response, and mental health support, and conduct annual facility security assessments. The bill also requires schools to implement the "Stop the Bleed" program by 2026, including placing bleeding control kits in high-traffic areas, training staff annually on their use, and inspecting kits yearly for expired supplies. These changes directly affect all Missouri public schools and charter schools.

Maddy summaryHB 803 modifies Missouri law to require licensed healthcare providers to offer standard blood tests for syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and other treatable conditions during the first prenatal visit and at 28 weeks of pregnancy, with patient consent. If a pregnant woman tests positive for these conditions, providers must administer appropriate treatment and, for hepatitis B, ensure newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine and immune globulin. The bill also mandates that testing cannot be denied due to inability to pay and requires the health department to set rules based on current medical guidelines. This directly affects pregnant women receiving prenatal care in Missouri and their newborns.

Maddy summaryThe provided bill text does not match the title "HB 469: Provides for MO HealthNet coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants." The excerpt describes general MO HealthNet coverage provisions (e.g., hospital services, drugs, outpatient care) but contains no language about hearing aids, cochlear implants, or new coverage for these devices. The text appears to be a section of existing health coverage law, not a new bill adding hearing aid coverage. Without specific language addressing hearing aids or cochlear implants in the provided text, a factual summary of the bill's claimed purpose cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in the state to cover self-administered hormonal contraceptives for up to one year of supply starting in 2025. The law ensures that these medications are reimbursed for dispensing by providers or pharmacies without charging higher deductibles or co-payments than other similar health services. It directly affects individuals who use these contraceptives and the insurance companies that provide their health benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public, private, and religious schools to conduct hearing screenings for students enrolling in kindergarten or first grade starting in the 2025-26 school year. Schools must inform parents about the screening program before August 1st and ensure the screening happens before November 1st, with flexibility for schools to conduct the test themselves, hire a provider, or ask parents to arrange it. If a screening suggests a need for special services, the school board must perform further assessments, while students with a recent doctor's exam within the last year are exempt. The state education department will work with health officials to create a model screening program that districts can use to meet these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires private employers who currently offer paid family and medical leave to extend the same benefits to employees adopting or fostering children. It mandates that leave for adoption and fostering, including time for birth, placement, and bonding, be provided under identical terms and conditions as existing parental or family leave policies. The measure directly affects private sector businesses and the families they employ, ensuring equal coverage for these specific life events.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hospitals and first responder agencies to provide mandatory training on human trafficking to their employees. The training must include at least twenty minutes of interactive education covering definitions of trafficking, how to identify at-risk individuals, and the proper procedures for reporting suspected cases. Covered organizations must offer this training to current staff by January 1, 2026, and to new hires within six months of their employment, with subsequent sessions required every two years. The Department of Health and Senior Services has the authority to issue compliance orders if an agency fails to meet these requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2369 requires medical malpractice insurance providers in Missouri to offer coverage to health care professionals who perform or assist with abortions, preventing them from denying policies solely based on this practice. The bill defines specific terms such as "abortion," "unborn child," and "medical emergency" to clarify the scope of the law and establishes minimum insurance coverage amounts for facilities employing these professionals. Additionally, the legislation mandates that failure to maintain the required insurance can lead to sanctions against a professional's license, while also allowing facilities to provide the necessary coverage themselves if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 1920 proposes to exempt the purchase of diapers and feminine hygiene products from Missouri's state sales tax. This change would directly affect consumers buying these essential personal care items, allowing them to purchase these goods without paying the applicable tax. The bill modifies existing tax statutes to specifically include these products in the list of items not subject to sales tax. If passed, the legislation would result in lower costs for shoppers at retail stores selling these specific products.

Maddy summaryHB 1919 requires courts and foster care agencies to prioritize placing children with families or institutions that share the same religious faith as the child's parents. If the parents have different religions, the placement should match the child's faith, or if that cannot be determined, the faith of either parent. This provision aims to ensure that religious preferences are considered when selecting foster homes, provided it is practicable to do so. The bill directly affects judicial decisions and the operations of private agencies contracted to provide foster care services.