SB 1176 - This act creates and modifies provisions relating to firearms. ASSAULT WEAPONS (Section 571.023) This act provides that no person, corporation, or other entity in Missouri shall manufacture, import, possess, purchase, sell, or transfer any assault weapon or large capacity magazine as defined in the act. Any person in violation of this act shall be guilty of a class C felony. This act shall not apply to government entities or agents, law enforcement officers, manufacturers selling to government entities, properly licensed firearms dealers, and any person legally in possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine prior to the effective date of this act. This provision is identical to SB 1337 (2026), and to a provision in SB 346 (2025), SB 405 (2025), SB 1100 (2024), SB 971 (2024), SB 330 (2023), SB 441 (2023), and HB 1533 (2020). UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OR TRANSFER OF A FIREARM (Section 571.070 & 571.080) This act provides that any person committed to a mental institution at 16 years of age or older is prohibited from possessing a firearm unless he or she petitions the court to remove the disqualification pursuant to current law. Additionally, this act provides that for firearm purchasers under the age of 21, a background check is required to determine whether the individual has a juvenile record that would disqualify him or her from purchasing firearms, pursuant to federal law. This provision is identical to a provision in SB 346 (2025), SB 971 (2024) and SB 330 (2023). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
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SB 1175 - This act provides that any person shall be deemed of bad moral character, untrustworthy, and unfit for elected public office or employment with any state or local government if the elected official, while holding elected public office, and by clothing him or herself with the influence, prestige, or authority of his or her public office or through any public or private title, office, or position arising out of or associated with his or her public office, is or has been convicted of: • Stealing campaign funds by deceit or otherwise; • Stealing caucus or associations funds or funds intended for a caucus or association by deceit or otherwise; • Expending campaign funds in violation of current law; or • Converting campaign funds to his or her personal use in violation of current law. Any person deemed unfit for elected public office or employment with the state or any local government shall be barred from elected public office or employment and, if so employed, shall forfeit his or her office and be removed from said employment. Additionally, any elected or appointed official who knowingly, willingly, or purposefully appoints or retains an elected official who is unfit for employment pursuant to this act shall forfeit his or her office. Provisions are included requiring the prosecuting attorney or Attorney General to commence a quo warranto action to remove such an individual from office. This act also provides that any participant of a retirement plan established by the state or local government who is unfit for employment pursuant to this act shall not be eligible to receive any retirement benefits from the plan. The employer of the participant who is declared unfit shall notify the appropriate retirement system and provide information in connection with such conviction or violation. This act is identical to SB 425 (2025), SB 1344 (2024), SB 220 (2023) and SB 926 (2022) and similar to HB 2405 (2024), HB 866 (2023), and SB 576 (2021). SCOTT SVAGERA
Maddy summarySB 1174 modifies rules for handling absentee ballots that were initially rejected by election officials. The bill aims to clarify procedures for voters to correct errors on these ballots before they are permanently rejected. It directly affects voters who submit absentee ballots with minor issues, such as mismatched signatures or incomplete information. The specific changes to the correction process or timelines are not detailed in the provided abstract or recent actions. As the bill is only in early prefiled stage (2025-12-01), no concrete provisions or voting records are available yet.
Maddy summarySB 1113 requires health insurance plans to cover genetic screenings for hereditary cancer risk without cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles). It directly affects individuals with a family history of certain cancers who would otherwise face high out-of-pocket costs for these screenings. The key provision mandates that insurers include these screenings as a standard benefit in health plans, similar to other preventive services. This policy change ensures broader access to early detection tools for at-risk patients.
SB 1045 - Under this act, the State Board of Education shall require that the history curriculum taught in the 7th through 12th grades include certain topics relating to Native American and African American history, as described in the act. This act is similar to SB 209 (2025), SB 1103 (2024), HB 1645 (2024), SB 273 (2023), HB 66 (2023), SB 950 (2022), and HB 1776 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNON
Maddy summarySB 1114 would require health insurance plans to cover hair prostheses (like wigs or hair systems) for people experiencing hair loss as a side effect of cancer treatment. This directly affects cancer patients who currently may face significant out-of-pocket costs for these necessary items. The bill mandates that health benefit plans include coverage for these prostheses as part of standard benefits. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee after being prefaced and first read in early 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1047 aims to establish new requirements for insurance coverage related to cancer treatment, directly affecting health insurance providers and patients seeking cancer care. The bill's official abstract indicates it will enact specific provisions governing coverage standards, though the context provided does not detail exact requirements (e.g., specific treatments, coverage limits, or timelines). As the bill is in early stages (prefiled, first reading), no concrete mechanisms or affected groups beyond insurers and cancer patients are described in the available information. Without additional details on the provisions, the summary cannot specify policy changes beyond the general intent stated in the title. For precise details, review the full bill text once introduced.
SB 1046 - Under this act, upon classification of a school district as unaccredited, the State Board of Education may suspend the governing or managing authority of the elected school board members of the unaccredited school district and take actions relating to special administrative boards as set forth in the act. Current law provides that a special administrative board for a school district shall have no fewer than five members. Under this act, such board shall have seven members, four of whom shall be residents of the school district. Each member of the board shall serve for three years, and the qualifications of the members are listed in the act. The special administrative board shall meet at least once per month, and each member shall receive a salary of $500 a month. Within 15 days after the vote to appoint a member to the special administrative board, if a member of the Missouri House of Representatives whose district includes the school district, in whole or in part, submits a request to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the appointment shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. The members of the school district's elected school board shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the special administrative board. Upon failure of the school district to be classified as provisionally or fully accredited for at least two successive academic years, the State Board of Education shall require the special administrative board to establish a specific plan and timeline for achieving accreditation and shall require the special administrative board to satisfy certain other requirements, including the appointment of a new superintendent of the school district for a term of not more than three years. The authority of the special administrative board shall expire at the end of the third full school year following its appointment, unless extended for not more than three school years by the State Board of Education. Governance of the school district shall be returned to the elected school board upon the expiration of the authority of the special administrative board. The act repeals a provision of law authorizing the State Board of Education to appoint additional members to any special administrative board and to set final terms of office for members of such board. Not later than six full school years after the appointment of the special administrative board, on a date set by the State Board of Education, any district operating under the governance of a special administrative board shall return to local governance. This act is identical to SB 306 (2025), is substantially similar to SB 1104 (2024), SB 272 (2023), SB 951 (2022), and HB 1774 (2022), and is similar to HB 2048 (2026), HB 387 (2025), HB 1646 (2024), and HB 63 (2023). OLIVIA SHANNON
Maddy summaryThis bill lacks sufficient detail in the provided context to create a substantive summary. The official abstract only states it "modifies provisions relating to street light maintenance districts" without specifying what changes are proposed or who would be affected. No key mechanisms, provisions, or concrete policy changes are described in the available information. Since the bill is in early prefiled stages (2025-12-01) with no further details, a factual summary cannot be generated.
Maddy summarySB 874 requires all public schools in the state to provide free breakfast and lunch to every student, regardless of family income. This policy change eliminates the current system where eligibility for free or reduced-price meals depends on household financial status. The bill mandates that schools cover these meal costs through state funding, shifting the responsibility from individual families to the public education system. It directly affects all K-12 students attending public schools across the state, ensuring universal access to school meals without income-based barriers.