Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman

SS/SB 889 - This act repeals a number of expired, terminated, sunset, and obsolete statutes and references to such statutes contained in another statutes. Many provisions of this act are identical to HRB 1 (2024) which is a bill prepared by the Joint Committee on Legislative Research as required by current law. These provisions are similar to SCS/SB 757 (2025). The act additionally repeals the Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990. These provisions are identical to SB 790 (2025). Currently, a local board of education for a school district shall establish a written policy of discipline that includes the district's determination on the use of corporal punishment. This act repeals the provisions on the use of corporal punishment. Further, the act repeals a provision of current law that states that spanking, when administered by certified school personnel and in the presence of a school district employee, is not considered child abuse. Further, this act repeals a number of provisions of law concerning the acquisition of one insurance company by another, the payment of dividends by insurance companies, required deposits by life insurance companies; assessment plan life insurance and stipulated premium plan life insurance, mutual insurance companies other than for life and fire, and required cash reserves for reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges. JIM ERTLE

Maddy summarySB 1187 would regulate marijuana use in public spaces by prohibiting consumption in areas accessible to the public, such as parks, sidewalks, and streets. It directly affects individuals who use marijuana in non-private settings, including recreational users and those with medical licenses. The bill establishes clear restrictions on public consumption without specifying enforcement details or penalties. As a newly prefilled bill (first read January 7, 2026), it has not yet been debated or amended. This policy change aims to address public safety and community standards around marijuana use.

Maddy summaryThis bill's title and abstract ("Modifies provisions relating to the classification of certain plants") provide no specific details about the plants involved, the nature of the classification changes, or who would be affected. The available information does not describe any key mechanisms, provisions, or concrete policy changes. Without additional details from the bill text or committee reports, a factual summary of its purpose or impact cannot be provided. The bill is currently in early committee review (prefiled, referred to Judiciary Committee), but this does not clarify its content.

Maddy summarySB 1402 modifies an existing sales tax exemption specifically for the sale of certain medical devices. This change directly affects businesses that sell these exempt medical devices, altering how sales tax applies to their transactions. The bill does not describe the exact nature of the modification (e.g., expanding or restricting the exemption) in the provided abstract. It focuses on adjusting the tax treatment for a defined category of medical devices under state law. The bill is currently in early stages, having been prefilled and receiving its first reading in early 2026.

Maddy summaryThe bill's abstract states it "creates and modifies provisions relating to access to pornographic materials" but provides no specific details about its content, mechanisms, or affected parties. Without additional text describing the actual provisions (e.g., age restrictions, online filtering requirements, or enforcement methods), a substantive summary cannot be generated. The current abstract only indicates the bill's general topic area, not its concrete policy changes. Therefore, no meaningful summary of the bill's provisions or impact can be provided based on the available information.

Maddy summarySB 1239 would exempt food items from state sales tax if passed. This would directly benefit consumers purchasing groceries and prepared food, as they would no longer pay sales tax on these items. The bill's key provision is a simple change to tax law removing sales tax from eligible food products. The bill is currently in early stages (prefiled and first reading) and has not yet become law.

SCS/SB 1060 - The act creates provisions relating to public water supply districts. DETACHMENT FROM A PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT (Section 247.181) Under the act, as an alternative to detachment from a public water supply district located in certain counties, the owners of 50% or more of the area located within the district that does not receive water service from the district may petition the circuit court to be detached from the district by filing a petition. Conditions for the detachment are described in the act. Specifics of the petition are described in the act. After receiving the petition, the election authority shall issue a certificate stating whether the records of the authority show any voters residing within the area proposed to be detached. The authority shall file the certificate with the circuit court and shall serve a copy of the certificate upon the petitioners, as described in the act. Following the receipt of the petition, the board of directors of the district shall file with the circuit court a verification stating whether any water lines or other facilities owned or operated by the district are located within the area proposed to be detached or whether the district has any outstanding obligation bonds at the time the petition is filed. The verification shall be filed with the court and served upon the petitioners, as described in the act. The petitioner shall be responsible for payment of the reasonable costs of the district for providing the verification. Pursuant to the timelines described in the act, the court shall set a public hearing date on the proposed detachment. Notice of the filing of the petition shall be posted in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proceedings are pending. Specifics of the notice are described in the act. At the public hearing, an interested person may file written objections or comments and may be heard with respect to any issues set forth in the notice. The court may hear all protests, objections, comments, and other evidence presented at the hearing. The court shall thereafter determine if the petition satisfied the conditions under the act and whether the petitioners are entitled to detachment, as described in the act. If the court determines that the petition is defective, the court shall dismiss the petition without prejudice. The petition shall not be considered defective based on the fact that the district is a borrower under a federal loan program. The petitioner shall bear all costs of the proceedings under the act. A certified copy of the court's order shall be filed as described in the act. ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS (Section 247.229) If a public water supply district that is located in certain counties, and pursuant to the provisions of the act, has an outstanding debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States government, the board of directors of the district shall accept any monetary gift, donation, or bequest made to the district for its use, unless such acceptance would be in violation of current law. Such donations shall be applied first to the payment of any outstanding debt of the district that is owed to or guaranteed by the United States government, until such debt is satisfied in full. Excess funds may be applied as authorized by current law. If no such debt exists, the board of directors may apply the funds as authorized by current law. The board shall maintain records of all monetary gifts, donations, or bequests received and make such records available for public inspection. Any person or entity may make full payment for any debt of the district that is owed to or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agency. The board of directors shall take all necessary actions to facilitate such payments, as described in the act. These provisions shall only apply to specific public water supply districts, as described in the act. The act has an emergency clause. The act is substantially similar to HB 1917 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 980 - This act modifies the Tort Victims' Compensation Fund by providing that in addition to the current requirements, an uncompensated tort victim shall be a person who is a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident or who holds a lawful visa issued by the United States Department of State. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations shall verify eligibility requirements prior to the authorization of any payment from the Fund. Additionally, this act provides that an administrative law judge may, as part of any award, determine and allow reasonable attorney's fees, but such fees shall not exceed 15% of the amount awarded to the claimant. No attorney shall ask for, contract for, or receive any sum larger than the amount allowed. This act additionally modifies those injured victims eligible for payment from the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund. Eligible injured victims are persons who, at the time of application for compensation from the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, are: (1) A United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a person lawfully present under a valid visa issued by the United States Department of State; and (2) Killed or suffers personal physical injury in Missouri as a result of the commission or attempted commission of any crime by another person; a good-faith attempt to assist a person against whom a crime is being committed or attempted; or assisting a law enforcement officer in the apprehension of a person believed by the officer to have committed or attempted to commit a crime. The Department of Public Safety shall verify eligibility requirements prior to the authorization of any payment from the Fund. This act also modifies the amount of attorneys's fees that may be awarded from 15% to 10% of the amount subrogated to the Department of Public Safety from the claimant's legal proceeding related to the crime. This act is identical to provisions contained in SB 1772 (2026), and similar to HB 2177 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Maddy summarySB 1630 establishes standardized procedures for healthcare providers to report specific non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes or heart disease) to public health authorities. This bill directly affects hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities that treat these conditions by requiring them to submit data through a new, uniform reporting system. The key mechanism creates a defined process for collecting and sharing health data to improve disease tracking and public health responses. The bill is currently pending review by the Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee.

Maddy summarySB 1631 would create a single statewide license for mobile food vendors, replacing the current system requiring separate permits in each city or county they operate. This directly affects mobile food business owners who currently navigate varying local regulations across jurisdictions. The bill establishes a uniform licensing framework, simplifying compliance for vendors while standardizing requirements for health and safety. Currently under review by the Senate Emerging Issues Committee after its initial readings in February 2026.