MO — 2026 Regular Session | Bill Commons

3,177 bills

SB 1560 — SB 1560 - This act modifies provisions relating to unlawful possession of firearms. ADULT AND CHILD PROTECTION ORDERS (Section 455.050 and 455.523) This act provides that after a hearing for any full order of protection in which an order of protection is granted, the court shall also prohibit the respondent from knowingly possessing or purchasing any firearm while the order is in effect, inform the respondent either in writing or orally, and forward the order to the State Highway Patrol for enforcement. These provisions are identical to provisions in SB 1214 (2026), SB 328 (2025), SB 913 (2024), SB 431 (2023), SB 59 (2023), SB 305 (2023), substantially similar to provisions in SB 91 (2025), SB 894 (2022), HB 1655 (2022), SB 144 (2021), HB 2131 (2020), and similar to provisions in HB 3048 (2026), HB 3286 (2026), and HB 904 (2025). RECORDS SENT TO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL (Sections 565.076 and 565.227) This act provides that upon conviction for the offenses of domestic assault in the fourth degree and stalking in the second degree, the court shall forward the record of conviction to the State Highway Patrol. The State Highway Patrol shall update the respondent's record in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and also notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 24 hours. These provisions are identical to provisions in HB 3048 (2026), HB 3286 (2026), SB 328 (2025), SB 913 (2024), SB 431 (2023), SB 59 (2023), SB 305 (2023), and substantially similar to provisions in SB 1214 (2026), SB 91 (2025), HB 904 (2025), SB 894 (2022), HB 1655 (2022), SB 144 (2021), and HB 2131 (2020). UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM (Section 571.070) This act provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person knowingly possesses a firearm and has been convicted of a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence in Missouri or any other state or is subject to an order of protection that was issued after a hearing in which the person had actual notice and had the opportunity to participate in such hearing. These provisions are identical to provisions in SB 328 (2025), SB 913 (2024), SB 431 (2023), SB 59 (2023), SB 305 (2023), substantially similar to provisions in SB 894 (2022), HB 1655 (2022), SB 144 (2021), HB 2131 (2020), and similar to provisions in SB 1214 (2026), HB 3048 (2026), HB 3286 (2026), SB 91 (2025) and HB 904 (2025). This act contains an emergency clause. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
HB 2698 — Repeals the prohibition on off-track pari-mutuel wagering on horse racingdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Referred: General Laws(H)
SJR 104 — SJR 104 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies the powers of the State Treasurer. Specifically, the State Treasurer is permitted to invest certain state moneys in obligations of the United States government or any agency or instrumentality thereof maturing and becoming payable not more than seven years from the date of purchase, rather than five years as is the case currently. The amendment additionally authorizes the State Treasurer to invest in: • Municipal securities possessing one of the five highest long term ratings or the highest short term rating issued by a nationally recognized rating agency and maturing and becoming payable not more than five years from the date of purchase; and • Other reasonable and prudent financial instruments and securities as otherwise provided by law. This constitutional amendment is identical to the truly agreed to HCS/HJR 35 (2021) and substantially similar to HJR 159 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
HJR 111 — Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to property taxdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
SB 1453 — SB 1453 - Currently, the establishment of a physician-patient relationship for purposes of telehealth shall include an interview and a physical examination. Under this act, an evaluation is required, but a physical examination shall be required only if needed to meet the standard of care. Current law prohibits the use of an internet or telephone questionnaire completed by a patient from constituting an acceptable medical interview for the provision of treatment by telehealth. This act permits such questionnaires if the information provided is sufficient as though the medical evaluation was performed in person and has been reviewed by the treating health care professional. Any provider that uses a questionnaire to establish a physician-patient relationship through telemedicine shall be employed or contracted with a business entity that is licensed to provide health care in this state. A health care provider using a medical evaluation questionnaire completed by a patient over the internet or telephone shall provide a written report to the patient's primary health care provider within 14 days of evaluation regarding the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Additionally, current law requires a physician-patient relationship for purposes of telehealth to include a sufficient dialogue with the patient regarding treatment. This act changes "dialogue" to "exchange" with the patient regarding treatment. Finally, current law prohibits a health care provider from prescribing any drug, controlled substance, or other treatment to a patient based solely on an internet request or questionnaire. Under this act, a health care provider shall not prescribe any drug, controlled substance, or other treatment to a patient in the absence of a proper provider-patient relationship. Medical records of any drug, controlled substance, or treatment prescribed to a patient through telemedicine shall be collected, stored, and maintained, in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act is identical to provisions of the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026) and SS/SCS/SB 841 (2026), substantially similar to HCS/HB 710 (2025) and similar to SB 108 (2025), SB 851 (2024), SCS/SB 418 (2023), and HB 710 (2023). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
SB 1590 — SB 1590 - This act requires the Secretary of State to begin a new series of numbers for proposed constitutional amendments only after general elections that take place in years ending in eight. SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
SB 1413 — SB 1413 - Currently, the fee that a private attorney retained by the state is entitled to receive is limited based on a percentage of the amount that is recovered. Current law also provides that the total fee payable to all retained private attorneys in any matter that is the subject of a contingency fee contract shall not exceed $10 million. Furthermore, contingency fees shall only be payable from moneys received from judgments or settlement agreements and shall be based on any amount attributable to a fine or civil penalty. This act repeals these provisions. This act is identical to SB 600 (2023). KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
SB 1596 — SB 1596 - This act requires dental plans to file a dental loss ratio report with the Department of Commerce and Insurance before March first of each year for the previous calendar year. Data provided to the Department pursuant to this act shall be made available to the public. The numerator of the dental loss ratio shall be the amount expended for clinical dental services provided to dental plan enrollees, including payments under capitation contracts with dental providers. Costs and payment amounts not included in the numerator are defined in the act. The denominator of the dental loss ratio shall be the amount of all earned premiums received by the dental plan for dental services, excluding federal and state taxes, licensing fees, regulatory fees, payments or receipts for risk adjustments, risk corridors, reinsurance, community benefit expenditures, and other payments required by federal law. The dental plan shall provide an annual rebate to each enrollee, on a pro rata basis, to the extent the dental loss ratio is less than eighty-five percent before August first of the year following the year for which the dental loss ration report was issued. Any failure to rebate the amount prescribed in this act by a dental plan not required to be licensed by the Department of Commerce and Insurance, shall be deemed an unlawful practice under current law. This act is identical to HB 2471 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
SB 1595 — SB 1595 - The act repeals provisions stating that certain county commissions and health center boards shall not promulgate rules that impose standards or requirements on an agricultural operation that are inconsistent with any provision of current law. The act is identical to SB 400 (2025), SB 1367 (2024), and HB 375 (2024). JULIA SHEVELEVAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
SB 1446 — SB 1446 - Current law provides that the Governor shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in the General Assembly upon receipt of any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess. This act requires such special election to be held at least fifty days but not more than six months after receipt of the resignation or notice of vacancy. SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
SB 1549 — Modifies requirements for promulgating administrative rules and posting of substantive policy statements by state agenciesdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
SB 1542 — Modifies provisions relating to fiduciaries in probate mattersdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
SB 1568 — SB 1568 - Current law authorized applicants for or recipients of benefits provided by the Family Support Division, the Children's Division, and the MO HealthNet Division to appeal to the director of the respective division certain administrative decisions regarding those benefits. This act adds the Missouri Medicaid Audit and Compliance Unit to the list of divisions from which appeals may be made. This act also repeals a provision of law prohibiting the Administrative Hearing Commission from granting a stay order when the claim arises under certain programs funded, in whole or in part, by federal funds. This act is identical to HB 2538 (2026). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
SB 1585 — SB 1585 - This act provides that a labor organization or public body may not place a restriction on the time that a public employee of a school district may join or terminate membership in a labor organization. SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1486 — SB 1486 - This act provides that any lessee of a public facility with a capacity of 60,000 people or more, at which one or more professional sports teams plays its home games, shall be liable for the reasonable costs of demolition of such public facility if, upon termination or expiration of the lease, the public facility is left in a condition that is not reasonably adaptable or usable for another lawful public or commercial use. JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
SB 1510 — SB 1510 - This act gives the Attorney General (AG) authority to take enforcement actions with respect to violations of the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act. Specifically, if the AG has reasonable belief that a virtual currency kiosk operator is in violation of that act, the AG has the sole authority to bring civil action to provide for any or all of the following: • Enjoin further violations by the operator; • Enforce compliance; • Seek civil penalties in an amount not more than $10,000 for each violation; or • Other remedies permitted under law. If the AG has reasonable belief that a person is in violation of an injunction issued under this act, the AG has the sole authority to bring civil action to provide for civil penalties in an amount not more than $1,000. An individual that has knowledge of a violation of the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act may report the violation to the AG. The AG shall establish an electronic reporting system for the submission of reports pursuant to this act. SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
SB 1532 — SB 1532 - This act modifies several provisions relating to spousal support and child support orders. First, this act modifies the conditions to consider when a court grants a spousal maintenance order, including if the spouse seeking maintenance is the custodian of a disabled or incapacitated adult dependent, the efforts made by each spouse to become self-supporting, and other factors such as the age of the parties, retirement prospects, and the likelihood that the lifestyles of both spouses may reasonably decline following a dissolution of marriage and as the parties approach retirement age. The General Assembly finds that every spouse has a duty to become self-supporting following a dissolution of marriage and that maintenance orders are not intended as a substitute for gainful employment, an open-ended obligation without limitation, or a guarantee of a certain standard of living. This act creates three categories of spousal maintenance orders that may be awarded by a court in certain proceedings based on the length of the marriage and the needs of the parties. The duration of the maintenance orders shall depend on the length of the marriage, with short-term marriages (those lasting between 3 and 10 years) having a maintenance order duration not to exceed 50% of the marriage's length, moderate-term marriages (those lasting between 10 and 20 years) having a maintenance order duration not to exceed 60% of the marriage's length, and long-term marriages (those lasting 20 or more years) having a maintenance order duration not to exceed 75% of the marriage's length. Marriages lasting less than 3 years shall not be eligible for maintenance under this act. The first new category of spousal maintenance created is "bridge" maintenance, which may be awarded to assist a party to a short-term marriage to provide support for legitimate short-term needs for no more than 2 years. Such awards shall not be modifiable in duration or amount. "Rehabilitative" maintenance orders may be awarded to assist a party to a short-term marriage or a moderate-term marriage. Such awards are designed to facilitate self-support through the redevelopment of previous skills or credentials or the acquisition of education, training, or work experience necessary to develop appropriate employment skills or credentials. A rehabilitative maintenance order shall not exceed 4 years in duration. Rehabilitative maintenance orders may be modified or terminated upon a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, as a result of the failure or insufficient efforts being made by the party receiving rehabilitative maintenance to establish the capacity for self-support, or upon completion of rehabilitation efforts. "Durational" maintenance orders may be awarded to provide for the needs and necessities of a party as established during a moderate-term or long-term marriage. Durational maintenance orders may be modified as specified in the act. A court may exceed the durational limits set forth in this act in awarding or modifying rehabilitative or durational maintenance for reasons set forth in the act, including if the court specifically finds, after consideration of all relevant factors, that the durational limits will result in a substantial and continuing hardship for the party seeking or receiving maintenance and extending the maintenance order duration is just and fair to both parties. The court shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law setting forth the grounds for exceeding the durational limits, as described in the act. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit parties from reaching an agreement and submitting such agreement to the court regarding the type or duration of maintenance. For purposes of modification of prior maintenance orders, the standards of this act shall be applicable to all initial actions and modifications decided on or after August 28, 2026. Either party may file a modification to seek to classify maintenance under an existing order as bridge, rehabilitative, or durational or to modify the duration of the existing order. There shall be a presumption in favor of modifying existing maintenance orders to bring them into conformity with the provisions of this act. Finally, this act modifies provisions of current law relating to modification of maintenance or support orders, including spousal and child support. The current standard for modification requires a showing of "changed circumstances so substantial and continuing so as to make the terms unreasonable". This act uses the standard of a showing of "substantial and continuing changed circumstances". This act is identical to SB 562 (2025), substantially similar to HB 242 (2025), and similar to provisions of SB 961 (2020) and SB 772 (2020). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
HB 1842 — Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
HB 2226 — Adds required staff hours to implement a new program to the list of required components of a fiscal notedied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Public Hearing Completed (H)
SB 1437 — SB 1437 - This act modifies and creates provisions relating to charging and sentencing repeat offenders. Prosecuting attorneys are required to execute and enforce criminal laws regarding repeat offenders. This act also establishes guidelines for the charging and removal of a prosecutor that fails to charge, plead, or prove a defendant's eligibility for an enhancement, or fails to abide by plea restrictions also created by this act. The Attorney General has the authority to file a civil complaint against a prosecuting attorney to remove such prosecuting attorney from office. This act requires circuit judges to abide by enhancement provisions for eligible defendants or forfeit rights to their office. The Attorney General is authorized to initiate quo warranto proceedings against a circuit judge that forfeits rights to their office subject to this provision. Under this act, when a person is found guilty of an offense and sentenced to an extended imprisonment, their offense shall be recorded as an offense of the class of the extended sentence. This act establishes a prohibition of plea agreements for defendants that are charged with certain enumerated crimes, or are eligible for enhancement, unless there is insufficient evidence to prove the case, and the prosecutor provides a written statement regarding the good faith justification for the plea agreement. The current sentencing ranges for felony classes are modified as follows: • Class A felony increased to fifteen years to forty years, from ten years to thirty years; • Class B felony increased to ten years to twenty years, from five years to fifteen years; • Class C felony increased to five years to fifteen years, from three years to ten years; • Class D felony increased to three years to ten years, from a maximum of seven years; and • Class E felony increased to two to five years, from a maximum of four years. This act repeals the court's discretion to sentence a person convicted of a class D or E felony to less than one year in the county jail. Under this act, a prior felony offender that is found guilty of a class A felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment for a class A felony that is not life imprisonment. A persistent felony offender, as defined in the act, that is found guilty of a class A felony shall be sentenced to life imprisonment. Further, this act requires that a prior felony offender that has been found guilty of a class B, C, D, or E felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment, except life imprisonment, for the class that is one class higher than the offense for which they are found guilty. A persistent felony offender that is found guilty of a class B, C, D, or E felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment, including life imprisonment, for the class that is two classes higher than the offense for which they are found guilty. This act provides that a persistent misdemeanor offender, as defined in the act, who is found guilty of a class A, B, or C misdemeanor shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment for a class E felony. Under this act, a person that receives an enhanced sentence shall not serve a term of imprisonment less than the maximum term of imprisonment allowable under law. In addition, such person shall not be eligible to have their sentence suspended, waived, or reduced by any means, including by the Parole Board. This act has a severability clause and an emergency clause. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
SB 1597 — SB 1597 - Currently, a person who has retired from employment with a political subdivision covered by the Local Government Employees Retirement System ("LAGERS") will have his or her monthly benefit suspended if the person reemploys with the employer who he or she is receiving the benefit from. Upon a year of reemployment, the person would be vested and eligible for an additional monthly benefit upon a second retirement. This act instead provides that a person may retire and be reemployed without losing his or her retirement benefit if the political subdivision is a city with less than 25,000 inhabitants. The employee shall not contribute nor earn additional membership service for the period of reemployment. However, the employer shall contribute to the retirement system for such employee. Additionally, the employer shall compensate the person in accordance with the salary schedule for such political subdivision or at a salary in accordance with the qualifications of such position and approved by the Board of LAGERS. However, the salary of such retiree may be reduced by an amount equal to the percentage of the member contribution rate. KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
SJR 112 — SJR 112 - Current constitutional provisions require the General Assembly to impose a property tax of not less than $0.005 or more than $0.03 per $100 assessed valuation for the Blind Pension Fund. This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, repeals such requirement and instead requires the General Assembly to provide for an annual appropriation in an amount not less than the amount appropriated to such fund for the 2027 fiscal year. This amendment is identical to HJR 147 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
HB 2349 — Modifies provisions relating to epinephrine delivery devicesdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 17 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
SB 1460 — SB 1460 - This act modifies provisions relating to towing. TOWING LIABILITY POLICY Current law requires motor vehicle liability policies to meet certain criteria. This act provides that any motor vehicle liability policy for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle rating of more than 26,000 pounds shall provide coverage for towing, winching, vehicle recovery, and emergency roadside labor in an amount of at least $100,000. (Section 303.190) RECOVERY OF TOWING COSTS Current law provides a mechanism for the owner of abandoned property that has been towed to file a petition in associate circuit court to determine if the abandoned property was wrongfully taken or withheld from its owner. This act applies such provision only to property for which the costs charged by the towing company do not exceed $15,000. For towed abandoned property with a gross vehicle rating of more than 26,000 pounds and with costs charged by the towing company exceeding $15,000, the owner of such property may, within seven days after the receipt of notification from the towing company pursuant to current law, file a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the abandoned property is stored if there is a dispute arising over costs charged by the towing company. The petition shall name the towing company among the defendants. Upon filing the petition, the property owner shall pay to the towing company fifty percent of all costs charged by the towing company as of the date of filing, and the remaining fifty percent of all costs shall be deposited with the court. If the court finds in favor of the towing company, the property owner shall pay the remainder of the costs to the towing company along with interest accrued from the date of filing. Within five business days of depositing fifty percent of the costs charged by the towing company with the court, the property owner shall remove the truck, trailer, cargo, and any debris associated with such items from the premises of the towing company. Failure to remove such property shall result in the property owner forfeiting the moneys deposited with the court to the towing company. (Section 304.156) This act is identical to HB 3447 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
SB 1527 — SB 1527 - This act repeals provisions of law relating to the Infection Control Advisory Panel. Currently, the Panel is required to issue and disseminate to the public certain reports and update those reports quarterly. This act requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to develop, disseminate, and update the reports at least annually. This act is substantially similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SB 890 (2026). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee