Sen. Patty Lewis

Maddy summarySB 1745 creates Missouri’s "Critical Incident Stress Management Program" within the Department of Public Safety, directly serving police officers and first responders. It requires these personnel to complete a mental health check-in with program providers every 3-5 years to address stress from critical incidents (like traumatic events causing intense fear or helplessness). The bill protects the confidentiality of disclosures during these check-ins, with limited exceptions for preventing harm or under mandatory reporting laws. It also establishes a dedicated "988 Public Safety Fund" to pay for these services, ensuring funds cannot revert to general revenue and must be used solely for mental health support for first responders.

SB 1519 - This act establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact ("Compact"), which allows for the interstate practice of respiratory therapy. The Compact sets forth the requirements to be met in order for a state to join and maintain membership in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact provides the requirements for a respiratory therapist to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in the remote participating states. The compact privilege of a licensee shall be valid until the expiration or revocation of the home state license. The Compact further provides that a respiratory therapist with compact privilege shall function within the scope of practice of the remote participating state. Respiratory therapists shall also be subject to that remote state's regulatory authority, which has the authority to impose adverse action on licenses issued by that state. A member state may also participate with other member states in joint investigations of a licensee. Participating states shall report licensure data along with any adverse action and significant investigative information to the data system established in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency of member states with the power to administer and implement the Compact. Each participating state shall be entitled to one commissioner, who shall be selected by the state's licensing authority for respiratory therapists and shall be an administrator or staff member of such authority. The Commission shall meet at least once a year. Additionally, there shall be an Executive Committee, composed of nine members, to act on behalf of the Commission, including on day-to-day activities related to the administration of the Compact. The Commission may levy and collect an annual assessment from each member state and impose fees on licensees to whom it grants compact privileges to cover the costs of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff. Member states and commissioners, officers, executive directors, employees, and agents of the Commission shall be immune from liability, both personally and in their official capacity, for any claim for damages arising out of any acts or omissions that occurred within the scope of the Commission's employment, duties, or responsibilities, except for those damages caused by intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. The procurement of insurance by the Commission shall not limit such immunity. For any actions by or against the Commission, venue is proper in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. Furthermore, the Compact shall come into effect on the date in which the seventh state enacts the Compact into law. Any participating state may withdraw from the Compact by repealing the Compact, but such withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after the enactment of the repeal. If a state defaults in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the Compact or its rules, the Commission, after notifying state officials and upon a majority vote of the Commission, may terminate membership of the defaulting state. Finally, the Compact shall be binding upon participating states and shall supersede any conflict with state law. KATIE O'BRIEN

Maddy summarySB 1692 replaces multiple Missouri statutes related to abortion with new definitions and reporting requirements. It defines key terms like "abortion" (including termination for reasons other than live birth), "unborn child" (from conception), and "abortion facility" (clinics or offices performing abortions outside hospitals). The bill adds abortion facilities to mandatory reporting requirements for healthcare-associated infections and financial data under Missouri's hospital reporting laws. These changes create a new administrative framework for tracking abortion services and facility compliance, without altering current abortion access rules.

Maddy summarySB 1675 allows boards of trustees for urban public library districts to set their own fiscal year dates instead of being required to use July 1 to June 30. This change directly affects library boards and their budgeting processes, giving them flexibility to align fiscal cycles with operational needs. The bill modifies existing law by replacing the default fiscal year with an option for the board to establish different dates. It does not change how funds are managed or disbursed - only the start and end dates for the fiscal year. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on this administrative adjustment.

Maddy summarySB 1693 modifies Missouri's firearm laws by creating new offenses for unlawful transfer and possession. It prohibits selling, giving, or delivering firearms to individuals who are prohibited under Section 571.070 - such as felons, people on the No Fly List, those intoxicated, or members of terrorism groups - while adding specific rules for transfers to minors without parental consent. Unlawful transfer to prohibited individuals is a class E felony, while other violations (like reckless sales to minors) are class A misdemeanors. Unlawful possession of a firearm by prohibited individuals (e.g., felons, fugitives, or terrorism group members) is a class C felony, escalating to class B if there’s a prior conviction. The bill does not apply to antique firearms.

Maddy summarySB 1562 authorizes a new surcharge on telecommunications services to fund crisis support programs. This bill would directly affect telecom customers through a small additional fee on their bills. The legislation is currently in early stages (first read in January 2026, referred to committee in February), and the abstract does not specify which crisis services would be funded or the exact surcharge amount. As a procedural authorization bill, it does not yet establish concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include sufficient detail about SB 1444's specific provisions or mechanisms. The official abstract only states the bill "Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health" without describing what those provisions are, who they affect, or how they would function. Without additional information on the bill's concrete policy changes, a factual summary cannot be generated. The prefiling and first reading dates indicate early legislative stage but do not clarify the bill's content.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include specific details about what SB 1016 modifies or its concrete policy provisions. The bill's title and official abstract merely state it "modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses" without describing any actual changes to scope of practice, regulations, or affected parties. Without additional information on the proposed changes (e.g., expanded authority, new requirements), a substantive summary cannot be generated. This bill appears to be in early stages (prefiled, first reading), and no specific mechanisms or affected groups are identified in the provided context.

Maddy summarySB 1637 is a bill that creates new provisions related to communication access services, but the provided context does not include specific details about its content, affected groups, or key mechanisms. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process (first read, referred to committee), with no substantive details available in the abstract or recent actions. Without further information on the proposed changes or scope, a meaningful summary of its policy impact cannot be provided. For updates on specific provisions, check the bill's full text or committee hearing materials once available.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies provisions related to special license plates for professional sports teams. The context provided does not include specific details about what changes are being made (e.g., fees, design rules, or revenue allocation), who would be directly affected, or the key mechanisms of the bill. Since the official abstract and recent actions only state the general purpose without concrete policy changes, a detailed summary cannot be provided based on the available information. Procedural bills like this typically require more specific legislative text to summarize meaningfully.