Maddy summaryHB 2700, the "Missouri Kratom Consumer Protection Act," establishes safety and labeling rules for kratom products sold in Missouri. It directly affects kratom sellers (like convenience stores, kava bars, and food service establishments) and manufacturers, requiring them to register with the Department of Health, provide specific product warnings (including age restrictions, dosage limits, and health advisories), and avoid child-attractive packaging. Key provisions mandate lab testing for safety (heavy metals, pesticides), $3 million product liability insurance, child-resistant packaging compliant with federal standards, and restrictions on combining kratom with other psychoactive substances like alcohol. The bill also prohibits sales to minors and requires clear labeling of kratom content and expiration dates.
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Maddy summaryHCR 35 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding bill) urging the Missouri legislature to fund the purchase of the Kansas City Chiefs football team and recoup costs by selling shares to Missouri residents. It proposes that the state appropriate money to buy the team and then sell shares to the public, framed as a way to foster "ownership" among Missourians. The resolution has no legal force and remains a non-binding expression of support, as it was introduced in 2026 but has not advanced beyond initial readings.
Maddy summaryHB 2190 is a proposed bill requiring summer camps (for children aged 5+ operating May-September, excluding religious camps) to meet specific safety standards. It mandates camp staff certification for aquatic activities, written emergency plans covering medical incidents and natural disasters, and 50% of counselors trained in CPR/defibrillators. The bill also requires annual equipment inspections, mandatory criminal background checks for all counselors (including sex offender registry searches), and a public license list maintained by the education department. Camps must disclose licensing status to parents, and violations after May 1, 2028, face fines up to $10,000.
Maddy summaryHB 1796 repeals existing Missouri property rights laws and replaces them with new provisions focused on building codes and homeowner access to permits. It prohibits local governments (counties, municipalities, fire districts) from requiring one- or two-family homes, condos, or townhouses to meet specific "green" or energy efficiency standards beyond the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) or International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The bill also creates the "Building Permit Reform Act," exempting owner-occupants of single-family homes from needing licenses or certifications to perform their own renovations, with a potential $5,000 fee if the property is sold within one year. Violating these restrictions makes the local ordinance null and void.
Maddy summaryHB 1793 modifies the state's earnings tax by adding a new exemption for low-income individuals. It exempts salary, wage, commission, and other compensation income for people earning at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. This change directly affects low-income taxpayers by removing earnings tax liability on their work income. The bill does not alter existing exemptions for organizations like charities, credit unions, or insurance companies listed in the original tax code. The policy change is a specific addition to the tax exemption list, not a broad overhaul.
Maddy summaryHB 1794 changes how tax liens are handled after property sales for unpaid taxes. It transfers authority over tax liens from the state to a city's land reutilization authority, which holds them "in trust" for tax bill owners and taxing authorities. After a foreclosure sale, the new property owner gains full ownership rights (an "absolute estate in fee simple"), and most previous claimants - including creditors, the state, and local governments - lose all rights to reclaim the property or enforce liens. This directly affects property owners facing tax foreclosure, local governments managing reutilization, and creditors with outstanding claims on the property.
Maddy summaryHB 2609 requires local governments (like cities or counties) to cover all costs for installing, maintaining, and operating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at businesses when they mandate such stations. It limits requirements to no more than five stations per parking lot with over 30 spaces and exempts churches and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from these rules. The bill does not prevent businesses or property owners from voluntarily paying for EV charging stations themselves. This policy directly affects local governments that adopt EV station requirements and businesses with qualifying parking lots.
Maddy summaryHB 1795 prevents cities, counties, and other local governments from creating rules that restrict licensed professionals like doctors, lawyers, or engineers from practicing within their state-defined scope. It blocks local ordinances, regulations, or policies that interfere with these professionals’ authorized work, covering professions regulated under specific state chapters. However, local governments can still enforce zoning, building codes, health/safety rules, and license fees as long as they don’t limit what licensed professionals are legally allowed to do. This bill centralizes regulation of these professions under state law, limiting local authority to only non-interfering health, safety, and zoning matters.
Maddy summaryHB 2435 modifies homeowners' association (HOA) rules to allow property owners to display political signs, install solar panels, display sale signs, and keep up to six chickens on lots of at least 0.2 acres. The bill prohibits HOAs from banning these activities through deed restrictions, though associations may set reasonable rules about sign size, placement, or chicken coop locations. HOAs can remove signs or chickens only for safety violations, ordinance breaches, or if attached materials violate rules, after providing written notice with a 3-day grace period. The bill applies to residential properties and does not affect condominium or cooperative associations. It is currently pending in the legislature.
Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.