Rep. Ian Mackey

Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses sending order solicitations to clearly state that the document is not a bill or invoice, unless specific conditions are met. It mandates that a specific warning notice be printed in bold, capital letters on every page of the solicitation, placed directly below any mention of a monetary amount due. The law also sets strict formatting rules to ensure the warning is highly visible and cannot be hidden or obscured by other text or design elements. Finally, the bill establishes a penalty where violators must pay damages equal to three times the amount they attempted to collect.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires ammunition sellers to confirm that buyers are of legal age by checking a valid photo ID showing their date of birth. The law directly impacts retailers who must verify a customer's identity before completing a sale. This change aims to prevent minors from purchasing ammunition by enforcing stricter age verification procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals existing statutes and enacts new provisions to establish a centralized criminal record repository in Missouri. It requires law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and courts to submit detailed arrest, charge, and disposition information, including fingerprints and photographs, to this central system without delay. The legislation also outlines specific procedures for handling juvenile arrests, ensuring that records for young offenders are managed separately and may be expunged if no petition is filed within a set timeframe. Ultimately, the measure aims to create a unified database for tracking criminal history across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public schools from enforcing zero-tolerance disciplinary policies that mandate automatic punishments without considering individual circumstances. Under the new rules, schools would be required to evaluate each case individually before imposing consequences like detention, suspension, or expulsion. The legislation aims to give educators the flexibility to modify disciplinary actions based on the specific facts of each situation rather than applying rigid, one-size-fits-all penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 1903, titled the "Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act," establishes a legal process for competent adults with terminal illnesses to request medication to end their lives. The bill defines a "terminal disease" as an incurable condition expected to cause death within six months and requires two physicians to confirm both the diagnosis and the patient's mental competence. To proceed, a patient must voluntarily sign a written request witnessed by two individuals who are not relatives, heirs, or employees of the patient's healthcare facility. The attending physician must also inform the patient of their diagnosis, prognosis, potential risks, and available alternatives such as palliative care before issuing a prescription. If enacted, this law would allow qualified residents to self-administer the prescribed medication in a humane and dignified manner.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 2129, establishes a rule requiring courts to award attorney's fees and related legal expenses to political subdivisions, such as school districts, when they successfully defend against civil lawsuits. The key provision mandates that if a case brought against these entities is terminated in their favor, the costs incurred during the defense must be reimbursed to them. Funding for these awards will come specifically from annual appropriations designated for the Attorney General's office, rather than from other general funds. This change directly impacts local governments and school districts by ensuring they are financially compensated when they win legal battles against private parties.

Maddy summaryHB 2130 modifies Missouri laws to allow state legislators, U.S. Congress members from Missouri, and top state officials to request special personalized license plates. These plates would feature the state seal along with titles like "Representative," "Senator," or "Member of Congress," replacing the standard "SHOW-ME STATE" text. The bill specifies unique plate designs for each officeholder, such as district numbers for legislators and specific codes for federal and state officials, and limits each person to two sets while in office. Additionally, the law requires that these official plates be made of reflective material for visibility and mandates that outgoing officials surrender their plates to the state revenue director.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school districts and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to report when a student enrolled in their district dies by suicide. It mandates that the department publish an annual list showing the number of student suicides for each individual school district. The law aims to create a standardized record of these incidents to ensure transparency in reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 2122 establishes the Uniform Collaborative Law Act to create a formal legal framework for collaborative law processes, which are alternative dispute resolution methods where parties work with their lawyers to settle issues without court intervention. The bill directly affects individuals and organizations involved in disputes who choose to sign a collaborative law participation agreement, defining specific roles for parties, collaborative lawyers, and nonparty participants. Key provisions require written agreements that outline the scope of the matter and identify representatives, while strictly prohibiting tribunals from forcing parties into this process. The legislation also sets clear rules for when a process ends, such as when a party initiates court action or discharges their lawyer, and mandates that any court proceedings related to the matter be paused while the collaborative process is active.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the CARE Act to require hospitals and urgent care centers to inform sexual assault victims about emergency contraception and to provide it immediately upon request. It also mandates that these facilities offer screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections to anyone presenting as a patient after an alleged sexual assault. The legislation defines specific types of sexual offenses and clarifies that "sexual assault victim" refers to a person presenting as a patient following such an incident. Additionally, the Department of Health and Senior Services is tasked with creating the necessary rules to implement these new requirements.