Rep. Brad Christ

Maddy summaryHB 2373 prevents health care providers from denying minors medical services or terminating their care based on whether a child has received vaccines. It directly affects minor children, their parents or guardians, and medical providers who treat minors. The law prohibits providers from refusing health care services to a minor due to their vaccination status and bans dismissing a minor patient solely because parents refuse to consent to vaccinations for the child. This creates a clear standard for equitable access to pediatric care regardless of vaccination choices.

Maddy summaryHB 3395 extends Missouri's Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) to support existing and new downtown redevelopment projects. It allows developers to expand approved projects beyond original boundaries (including noncontiguous areas outside central business districts), extends project obligation terms to 35 years, and increases tax benefits: up to 85% of new income tax revenue from jobs in the project area, plus 85% of new sales tax revenue. This directly affects developers, municipalities with "expansion authorities," and state tax revenue streams by modifying how economic development incentives are applied. The bill removes requirements like proving a project "could not be financed without incentives" and allows reimbursement for costs incurred before approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2830 proposes increasing a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds from $3 to $9 per recorded property document. This fee change directly affects property owners and real estate professionals who must pay the fee when recording deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The additional $6 per transaction (making the total $9) would be sent to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, specifically designated for housing-related programs under Section 215.034. The bill does not alter other fee components, such as the $2 retained by recorders for office operations or the $1 allocated to land survey and local records funds.

Maddy summaryHB 2934 restructures the Regional Convention and Visitors Commission in St. Louis City and County, changing its membership composition effective August 28, 2026. The bill increases membership from 11 to 15 members, requiring four additional members appointed by the governor (including one as chair and three hotel/motel industry representatives). It specifies that city-appointed members must include a restaurant industry rep and a tourist attraction rep, while county-appointed members must include three hotel/motel representatives. The commission will continue to serve without pay, with terms structured to ensure balanced industry representation and smooth transitions for current members.

Maddy summaryHB 2933 allows school districts to vote on withdrawing from a special school district that provides specialized education services. If approved by voters, the school district can replace the special district’s tax levy with its own local tax (capped at the district’s proportional share) to fund special, vocational, and technical education programs within its boundaries. The district must continue providing these services after withdrawal, return special district assets, and assume proportional debt, with the change taking effect July 1 of the following school year. This process requires a school board resolution, county election authority involvement, and a 12-month waiting period if withdrawal is rejected.

Maddy summaryHB 2375 revises Missouri's workers' compensation law by tightening eligibility requirements. It defines "accident" as requiring work to be the "prevailing factor" causing injury - meaning the injury must directly stem from workplace conditions, not just be triggered by work. The bill explicitly excludes ordinary diseases of life, cardiovascular issues (unless work was the primary cause), and most occupational diseases, listing only specific conditions like mesothelioma or asbestosis as compensable. This primarily affects workers seeking compensation for injuries or illnesses, making it harder to qualify by requiring a direct, primary workplace link to the injury. The law also rejects prior court interpretations that expanded coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2498 modifies Missouri's procedures for handling fingerprints of juveniles arrested for serious offenses. It requires law enforcement to collect fingerprints for juveniles under 18 (not already certified as adults) arrested for offenses that would be felonies if committed by an adult, but ensures the juvenile's name is excluded from the central repository using special fingerprint cards. These fingerprints and a unique identifier are then sent to the central repository and the court without revealing the juvenile's name. The bill also specifies that juveniles over 15.5 years old accused of non-felony traffic violations (where juvenile court lacks jurisdiction) should not be fingerprinted unless certified as adults.

Maddy summaryHB 3066 modifies St. Louis police compensation and funding rules. It requires the city council to appropriate at least 22-25% of general revenue for police funding (increasing annually), excludes pension costs from this calculation. The bill mandates overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for patrolmen and sergeants working over 40 hours, allows a $360 annual allowance for non-uniformed officers, and establishes academic/leadership bonuses up to 10% of salary. These provisions directly affect St. Louis police officers (from probationary to sergeant rank) and the Board of Police Commissioners.

Maddy summaryHB 2511 requires state contractors, public employers, and businesses receiving state contracts or subsidies to verify employees' work authorization through a federal program (like E-Verify) and submit annual sworn affidavits confirming they do not knowingly employ unauthorized immigrants. It mandates that the state attorney general enforce these rules by investigating complaints, verifying immigration status via federal data, and suspending business licenses for violations after court findings. The law suspends verification requirements for 15 days during declared emergencies like natural disasters. This directly affects businesses working with Missouri state or local government, requiring them to implement new compliance procedures for employee eligibility.