Rep. Jo Doll

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care professionals providing maternity services to screen all pregnant women for mental disorders and illnesses using validated tools. The screenings must occur as early as possible at the start of prenatal care and continue throughout all three trimesters of pregnancy. If a provider identifies a woman who needs help but is not currently being treated, the bill mandates that they either provide treatment or refer the patient to appropriate care. Additionally, the state health department must create and publish guidelines for treating mental health conditions during pregnancy, while ensuring all patient confidentiality laws remain intact.

Maddy summaryHB 1876 establishes the "Firearm Violence Prevention Act," which creates a legal process for courts to issue orders temporarily removing firearms from individuals deemed to pose a significant risk of harming themselves or others. Under this bill, a petitioner, such as a family member or law enforcement officer, can request a temporary order without prior notice to the respondent if there is probable cause to believe the person is dangerous. If a judge agrees by a preponderance of the evidence, the respondent must immediately surrender their guns and concealed carry permits to law enforcement. The temporary order remains in effect for seven days while a full hearing is scheduled to determine if a longer, 182-day order should be issued. The legislation defines specific terms like "family or household member" and outlines the procedures for serving these orders and holding hearings.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of March 4-8, 2024, as "Divorce with Respect Week" to raise awareness about collaborative divorce as an alternative to traditional litigation. It encourages residents to participate in events and informational sessions aimed at promoting a process where divorcing couples work with professionals to create their own agreements privately and cost-effectively. The resolution does not change any laws or create new legal requirements but serves to highlight a specific approach to resolving family conflicts.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a schedule of minimum base salaries for public school teachers in Missouri, with amounts increasing annually from 2006 through 2028 before settling at a final figure for 2025 and beyond. It creates a dedicated state grant fund to help school districts afford these raises, allowing districts to apply for money specifically to reach the new salary floors. The law also mandates that salary data be made public and defines "salary" to exclude extra duty pay, while ensuring that part-time teachers receive a proportional share of the minimum rates. A key provision is that the funding mechanism and the grant program itself are set to expire on December 31, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact to allow licensed dietitians to practice across multiple states without needing separate licenses for each location. It specifically simplifies the licensing process for military spouses by waiving standard examination and experience requirements if they hold a valid license from another state. The legislation also creates a commission to oversee the agreement and ensures that all participating states can share information regarding disciplinary actions to protect public health. While the goal is to reduce administrative burdens and improve access to dietetics services, dietitians licensed under this compact remain subject to the laws of the state where they are currently providing care.

Maddy summaryHB 2455 expands the authority of licensed pharmacists to dispense emergency supplies of chronic maintenance drugs and allows them to administer a broader range of vaccines to patients aged seven and older. To support these new responsibilities, the bill creates a certification program for pharmacists to develop and manage individualized medication therapy plans under specific written protocols from physicians. The legislation also clarifies that pharmacists cannot independently diagnose conditions or make therapeutic substitutions without explicit authorization from a doctor's prescription or protocol. Additionally, the bill mandates that rules governing these expanded services be jointly developed by the state boards of pharmacy and the healing arts to ensure patient safety and communication between healthcare providers.

Maddy summaryHB 2726 modifies the rules for appointing guardians ad litem in Missouri court cases involving children, specifically those concerning abuse, neglect, and custody. The bill requires judges to appoint these legal representatives for children in most dependency proceedings and for parents who are minors or mentally incompetent. It mandates that agencies and law enforcement provide guardians with full access to case records, child locations, and family support team meetings to ensure they can effectively represent the child's best interests. Additionally, the legislation outlines specific duties for guardians, such as contacting the child privately and submitting parenting plans, while also establishing standards for background checks, training requirements, and the potential use of unpaid volunteer advocates. Finally, the bill clarifies how guardian fees are awarded and allows courts to designate non-attorney volunteers to assist guardians without serving as the primary legal representative.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and to assist civil authorities, while also allowing local governments to regulate gun possession. The amendment mandates that courts apply strict scrutiny to any laws limiting these rights and explicitly preserves the ability to restrict guns for convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues. It grants counties, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City the authority to create their own firearm regulations, including issuing permits with fees limited to administrative costs and setting permit validity to a maximum of five years. Local ordinances must exempt law enforcement, judges, and certain security personnel, and penalties for violations cannot exceed a $1,000 fine or one year in jail.