Rep. Ian Mackey

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 summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 2182 would shorten the time limit for filing personal injury lawsuits from five years to two years, applying only to claims accruing on or after August 28, 2026. This directly affects individuals who suffer injuries (such as from car accidents, medical errors, or slips and falls) and the defendants they sue, requiring them to file within two years instead of five. The bill modifies the statute of limitations for non-contract claims involving injury to a person or rights, including common personal injury cases. It does not affect existing claims or those arising before the effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants the Missouri House of Representatives' Chamber and Hearing Rooms to the YMCA Youth in Government Program for three separate high school student conventions on specific dates in 2026 (November 13-14, November 20-21, and December 4-5). It directly affects high school students participating in Missouri's YMCA Youth in Government Program, which educates them on state government through mock legislative sessions. The resolution permits the use of the chamber for workshops and discussions but prohibits food, drinks, smoking, banners, equipment use on the dais, and requires respectful conduct. The bill does not create new laws or policies but authorizes the use of a government space for educational purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 455 bans locking students alone in a room (seclusion) in Missouri schools, effective July 1, 2022. It prohibits confinement methods that obstruct breathing, cause asphyxia, apply pressure to the chest/abdomen, or block circulation. The law applies to all public schools, charter schools, and publicly contracted private providers. It does not affect standard timeouts, in-school suspension, or detention, which are explicitly excluded. The bill focuses on preventing physical harm during disciplinary practices by banning specific dangerous restraint techniques.

Maddy summaryHB 979, the "Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act," requires hospitals and affiliated urgent care facilities to provide specific medical support to sexual assault victims. It mandates that facilities orally inform victims about emergency contraception, immediately provide it upon request, and offer sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. The bill directly affects victims of defined sexual assaults (including rape, sodomy, and statutory offenses) seeking emergency care at covered health facilities. Key provisions focus on ensuring timely access to contraception and STI services without requiring additional patient requests or delays.

Maddy summaryHB 451 prohibits using a child’s confession as court evidence if obtained through deception during a custodial interrogation. It applies to children under 18 who confess to violations of juvenile or general law during questioning at a detention facility. The law defines "deception" as knowingly lying about evidence or falsely promising leniency. Confessions made after August 28, 2025, are inadmissible if deception occurred during the interrogation. This directly affects minors in criminal cases where law enforcement used deceptive tactics.

Maddy summaryHB 452 modifies Missouri's trial process for first-degree murder cases where the death penalty is sought. It requires a two-stage trial: first determining guilt, then deciding punishment. If the jury finds the defendant guilty but does not impose death, they must sentence to life without parole under specific conditions (intellectual disability, no aggravating circumstances, or mitigating evidence outweighing aggravation). This applies to defendants in Missouri murder trials where the death penalty was not waived, effective for offenses committed on or after August 28, 2001.

Maddy summaryHB 506 shortens the deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits from five years to three years. It directly affects people injured in accidents, medical errors, or other non-contract injuries (like slips, falls, or assault), but does not cover contract disputes. The bill changes the legal time limit so victims must file claims within three years of the injury occurring. This policy change applies only to cases where the injury happened on or after August 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 450 requires businesses to clearly label payment requests that are actually sales solicitations - not bills - by displaying a prominent disclaimer. Specifically, any document resembling a bill must include the exact text: "THIS IS NOT A BILL. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PAY..." in bold, large font (at least 30-point) that contrasts sharply with the background. The disclaimer must appear directly below any amount shown and remain unobscured. Violators face triple damages for the amount solicited. This law directly affects businesses sending payment requests that could confuse customers into thinking they owe money when they haven’t ordered a product or service.