Maddy summaryHB 1789 establishes insurance requirements for delivery drivers working through apps or digital platforms (like food or package delivery services). It requires drivers to maintain minimum liability insurance coverage of $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 total per accident, and $25,000 for property damage during both their "delivery availability period" (when logged in and ready to accept requests) and "delivery service period" (when actively transporting goods). The bill mandates drivers carry proof of this insurance and clarifies that delivery companies must provide coverage if a driver’s policy lapses or is insufficient. This directly affects gig economy drivers and delivery companies operating in the state, ensuring minimum liability protection for third parties in accidents.
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Maddy summaryHR 3942 is a House Resolution granting four Missouri middle schools - Washington, Oakville, Bernard, and Margaret Buerkle - permission to use the Missouri House Chamber on April 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for presenting the "Glory of Missouri" Awards to students. The resolution permits this event to recognize schools embodying Missouri's core values (like Knowledge, Justice, and Education) as defined by the state's founding principles. Strict rules apply, including no food/drink, prohibited photography or banners, and required respectful conduct to maintain chamber decorum during the ceremony.
Maddy summaryHJR 7 proposes a constitutional amendment that would fundamentally change Missouri's property tax system. It would remove existing classifications for personal property (like vehicles or furniture) and make real property (land and buildings) the sole category subject to property tax. Key provisions include banning tax classification based on owner characteristics (such as business type or home value) and ending all property taxes on personal property starting in 2028. This amendment directly affects all Missouri property taxpayers, local governments that currently collect personal property taxes, and the state's overall tax structure. If approved by voters in 2026, it would replace 15 existing constitutional sections with 13 new ones governing property taxation.
Maddy summaryHB 974 establishes insurance requirements for peer-to-peer car-sharing programs in Missouri. It requires these programs to provide liability coverage for injuries or property damage to others during the entire sharing period (from when a driver takes control of a vehicle until return), meeting or exceeding Missouri’s minimum insurance standards under Chapter 303. The law directly affects car-sharing platforms, vehicle owners who rent out their cars, and drivers using these services, but explicitly excludes traditional rental cars. Coverage must be maintained through the program, owner, driver, or a combination, ensuring shared vehicles are properly insured while being used through the platform.
Maddy summaryHB 121 amends Missouri law to allow parents to safely leave newborns (up to 90 days old) in hospital or maternity home newborn safety incubators, rather than requiring them to go to a specific location. The bill defines "newborn safety incubator" as a medical device for infant care and specifies that parents using this option cannot be prosecuted for abandonment. It also guarantees parents' anonymity, prohibits staff from seeking identifying information, and restricts disclosure of parent details except to specific child welfare or legal personnel. This directly affects parents considering safe surrender, hospitals, maternity homes, and pregnancy resource centers.
Maddy summaryHB 1536 establishes new safety standards for non-religious summer camps operating in Missouri for children aged five and older. It requires camps to obtain state licensing, maintain background checks for all counselors (including FBI fingerprint checks and sex offender registry searches), ensure 50% of counselors are trained in CPR and AED use, and implement site-specific emergency plans covering medical incidents, aquatic safety, and natural disasters. Camps must also conduct annual inspections of aquatic equipment and provide parents with license status information. These requirements apply directly to summer camp operators, their staff, and the children they serve, with penalties including fines for non-compliance starting in 2027.
Maddy summaryHB 1278 changes how tax lien foreclosure sales work for property with unpaid bills. It gives new property owners full ownership (fee simple) after a tax sale, barring most previous lienholders - including mortgage companies, judgment creditors, and individuals - from claiming the property or seeking payment for taxes owed before the sale. The bill specifically exempts certain government entities, like the state of Missouri and political subdivisions, from being barred. This means buyers of tax-foreclosed properties face fewer claims against their ownership, and taxing authorities can no longer pursue unpaid taxes from the sale date forward.
Maddy summaryHB 118 abolishes the death penalty for first-degree murder convictions in Missouri, requiring courts to sentence offenders to life imprisonment without parole instead. The bill directly affects individuals currently sentenced to death or convicted of first-degree murder, replacing the death penalty with a mandatory life sentence that includes no possibility of parole or release except through a governor's action. Key provisions include repealing existing death penalty statutes and mandating that all future first-degree murder convictions result in life without parole, while also converting existing death sentences to life imprisonment. The bill does not create new sentencing options but changes the mandatory penalty for this offense.
Maddy summaryHB 120 prohibits Missouri municipalities from adopting "sanctuary policies" that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, making such jurisdictions ineligible for state grants until repealed. It requires all employers (public and private) to verify employees' work authorization through a federal program and submit annual sworn affidavits confirming no unauthorized workers are employed. Employers failing to comply face penalties including license suspensions by state agencies, with enforcement initiated via written complaints to the attorney general. The bill excludes qualified immigrant workers registered in Missouri’s labor database from certain verification requirements. This legislation directly affects local governments and businesses statewide, imposing new compliance obligations under federal immigration verification standards.
Maddy summaryHB 1256 establishes specific deadlines for local governments to process building permit applications, categorized by project type and size. It requires local authorities to approve or deny Level 1 permits (small residential projects) within 30 business days, Level 2-4 permits (larger residential or nonresidential projects) within 60 days, Level 5 permits (repetitive construction) within 12 days, and Level 6 permits (disaster recovery) within 10 days. If deadlines are missed, local governments must reduce permit fees by 10% per business day, with exceptions for applicant-caused delays or written extensions. The bill directly affects homeowners, contractors, and local governments by streamlining permit processing and adding financial accountability for delays, while allowing immediate construction in disaster-recovery zones without permits (subject to safety rules).