Rep. Ian Mackey

Maddy summaryHJR 27 proposes a constitutional amendment to merge St. Louis County and St. Louis City into a single "metropolitan city" government. It would create a new governing body called the "metropolitan council," define how services like police, fire, and infrastructure would be managed under the unified government, and preserve existing contracts, employee rights, and debts from the previous county and city governments. The amendment requires voter approval in a special election (scheduled for 2026 or later) before taking effect. If approved, it would replace the current separate governments with a unified structure governing both areas.

Maddy summaryHB 711 revises Missouri's school enrollment rules for nonresident students, allowing them to attend public schools without traditional residency proof under specific conditions. It directly affects homeless students (as defined by the bill, including those living in shelters or temporary housing), military-connected students (whose parents are relocated under military orders), and students granted waivers for hardship. The bill requires school districts to process waiver requests within 45 days for hardship or good cause, explicitly prohibiting athletic ability as a waiver reason. These changes streamline enrollment for vulnerable student groups while maintaining safety checks for immediate risks.

Maddy summaryHR 1968 is a procedural resolution granting the Missouri House of Representatives Chamber to the YMCA Youth in Government Program for two state conventions: the Lewis Convention (November 14-15, 2025) and Clark Convention (December 5-6, 2025). It directly affects high school student participants in these educational events, allowing them to hold mock legislative sessions in the actual House Chamber. The resolution specifies strict rules, including prohibiting food, drinks, smoking, banners, and certain equipment in the chamber, requiring respectful conduct, and mandating a representative from the sponsor (Rep. Mackey) to supervise the events.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to reduce life without parole sentences or sentences of thirty years or more to life with the possibility of parole for specific individuals. To qualify, the offender must have served at least thirty years, have been under twenty years old when the crime occurred, have no prior dangerous felony convictions, and demonstrate rehabilitation through programs and good behavior while incarcerated. If granted a sentence reduction, the offender must also provide character references from correction staff, support letters from community residents, and a detailed plan for their safe return home. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Division of Probation and Parole supervise these individuals for their entire natural lives, even after they become eligible for release.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal process called extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) that allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a significant danger to themselves or others. Under the new law, a judge can issue an order prohibiting a person from owning or buying guns for up to one year if there is probable cause that they pose such a risk, based on factors like past violence, weapon offenses, or substance abuse. The bill also creates firearm seizure warrants that direct law enforcement to take guns from the respondent and mandates a court hearing within fourteen days to decide if the order should remain in effect. Additionally, the legislation prohibits people currently serving protective orders related to domestic violence from possessing firearms and requires law enforcement to temporarily seize weapons visible during incidents involving threats or assaults.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain older inmates serving life sentences without parole to become eligible for a parole hearing after serving at least thirty years. To qualify, an offender must be at least sixty years old, have been sentenced for a crime committed before October 1, 1984, and have no prior convictions for dangerous felonies or sex offenses. During the hearing, a board will assess whether the person is likely to remain law-abiding in the community, considering their behavior in prison, rehabilitation efforts, support systems, and risk scores. If the board finds the person eligible for release, they will be granted parole but must complete a minimum of five years under probation supervision. The law also clarifies that this new process does not reduce the governor's existing power to grant pardons or sentence reductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal shield for charities, nonprofits, religious groups, and churches when they share specific allegations of sexual misconduct with similar organizations. The protection applies only when the accused person has already been reported to the state's children's division and covers claims of sexual abuse, harassment, offenses under chapter 566, or conduct affecting fitness for religious ministry. However, the immunity does not extend to situations where the organization shares the information about its own members or acts with actual malice or reckless disregard for the truth. Additionally, this new rule does not remove any other existing legal defenses or privileges related to communications.

Maddy summaryHB 1677 prohibits schools, charter schools, and contracted private providers from using specific mechanical, physical, or prone restraint techniques that obstruct a student's breathing, circulation, or ability to communicate. The bill also bans involuntary seclusion, except when there is an immediate threat of physical harm to the student or others. To enforce these rules, the legislation requires school districts to update their policies by July 1, 2022, and mandates that any remaining use of seclusion or restraint be accompanied by detailed incident reports and annual staff training.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires motor vehicle dealers to check that the person driving a newly purchased car away from the dealership has a valid driver's license from this state or another. The rule applies to all licensed car sellers and ensures that the initial driver is legally permitted to operate the vehicle. By mandating this verification step, the legislation aims to confirm driver eligibility at the point of sale without changing existing licensing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the trial procedures for first-degree murder cases in Missouri, specifically outlining how trials proceed when the death penalty is not waived. Under the new rules, these trials would occur in two distinct stages: the first determines guilt or innocence, while the second stage focuses solely on sentencing if the defendant is found guilty. During the sentencing phase, the jury or judge considers evidence regarding aggravating and mitigating circumstances to decide between the death penalty and life imprisonment without parole. The legislation also clarifies the definition of intellectual disability and allows for this issue to be addressed before the trial begins under certain conditions. These procedural changes apply only to offenses committed on or after August 28, 2001.