MO — 2026 Regular Session | Bill Commons

3,177 bills

SB 1385 — SB 1385 - This act modifies various provisions relating to workers' compensation. DEFINITION CHANGES (Section 287.020) The definition of "accident" is modified to repeal to use of the word "unexpected" so that "accident" is defined as a "traumatic event", rather than "an unexpected traumatic event." Furthermore, injuries sustained in company-owned or subsidized automobiles in accidents that occur while traveling from the employee's home to the employee's principal place of business, rather than the employer's principal place of business or from the employee's principal place of business to the employee's home are not compensable. The abrogation of the extension of premises doctrine is modified by removing reference to liability for accidents on property not controlled by the employer. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE (Sections 287.020, 287.063, and 287.067) The act modifies the definition of "occupational disease" to include "repetitive trauma injuries" and further specifies that for purposes of determining if an employee has sustained an occupational disease, the exposure to the injury must have arisen out of and in the course of employment. Furthermore, the definition of injury is modified to include reference to occupational disease and to further provide that an injury by accident or occupational disease is deemed to arise out of and in the course of employment only if: • It is reasonably apparent, upon consideration of all the circumstances, that the accident or occupational disease is the prevailing factor in causing the injury; • It does not come from a hazard or risk unrelated to the employment to which workers would have been equally exposed outside of and unrelated to the employment in normal nonemployment life; and • The employee was engaged in a work activity to the greater benefit of the employer when the occupational disease was contracted or accident occurred. REDUCTION OR FORFEITURE OF BENEFITS (Section 287.120) Current law requires the reduction of compensation and death benefits by at least 25% where an injury is caused by failure of the employee to use safety devices where provided by the employer, or from the employee's failure to obey any reasonable rule adopted by the employer for the safety of employees. This act requires the reduction of the indemnity benefit by at least 25%, rather than the compensation and death benefit. Current law requires the forfeiture of benefits where the employee's participation in a recreational activity or program is the prevailing cause of the injury. This act repeals an exception to this rule that exempted circumstances where the employee was paid wages or travel expenses while participating in such recreational activity or program. MENTAL INJURIES (Section 287.120.8) Current law provides that a mental injury resulting from work-related stress does not arise out of and in the course of the employment, unless it is demonstrated that the stress is work related and was extraordinary and unusual. This act requires the stress to be measured in comparison with employees working in the same position. MAXIMUM FEE SCHEDULE (Section 287.140.3, 287.210) Current law provides that all fees and charges for services under the workers' compensation law shall be fair and reasonable, subject to regulation by the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) or the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. This act requires the Division to establish by rule a schedule of fees for any service provided pursuant to the workers' compensation law and further requires all fees and charges under such law to be in accordance with the fee schedule. MEDICAL FEE DISPUTES (Section 287.140.4 and .8) Any medical fee dispute shall be filed not later than: • Two years from the date the first notice of dispute of the medical charge was received by the health care provider if such services were rendered before July 1, 2013; • One year from the date the first notice of dispute of the medical charge was received by the health care provider if such services were rendered after July 1, 2013; and • Two years from the date of service, when no payment has been made. The act repeals a provision requiring the Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation to establish a procedure whereby a claim for compensation may be reactivated after settlement of such claim is completed. EMPLOYER'S SUBROGATION LIEN (Section 287.150) The act provides that where a third person is liable to the employee or to the dependents, for the injury or death, the employer shall have a subrogation lien against such third person, and the recovery by such employer shall not be limited to the amount payable as compensation to such employee or dependents, but such employer may recover any amount which such employee or his dependents would have been entitled to recover. The act repeals an exception to an employer's subrogation rights in the case of an employee's wrongful death where the employee suffers or suffered from an occupational disease due to toxic exposure and the employee, dependents, or persons eligible to sue for wrongful death are compensated under workers' compensation. COMPENSATION PAID OUT OF SECOND INJURY FUND (Section 287.220) The act modifies the procedure for claims for permanent partial disability. Specifically, it repeals a requirement that an employee's preexisting disability be medically documented. Furthermore, if the employee is entitled to receive compensation on the basis of the combined disabilities, the employer at the time of the last injury shall be liable only for the degree or percentage of disability which would have resulted from the last injury had there been no preexisting disability. After the compensation liability of the employer for the last injury, considered alone, has been determined by an administrative law judge or the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (LIRC), the degree or percentage of employee's disability that is attributable to all injuries or conditions existing at the time the last injury was sustained shall then be determined by that administrative law judge or by the LIRC and the degree or percentage of disability which existed prior to the last injury plus the disability resulting from the last injury, if any, considered alone, shall be deducted from the combined disability, and compensation for the balance, if any, shall be paid out of the Second Injury Fund (SIF). AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE (Sections 287.021, 287.240, and 287.250) The act modifies references to the term "average earnings" by changing the term to "average weekly wage" and furthermore provides that in any claim for compensation, an allegation of an average weekly wage shall not be considered a statement of fact deemed admitted if an answer to the claim is not timely filed. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS (Sections 287.063, 287.420, and 287.430) Current law provides that the statute of limitation for an occupational disease shall not begin to run until it becomes reasonably discoverable and apparent that an injury has been sustained. This act provides a definition for the phrase "reasonably discoverable and apparent." Furthermore, the act provides that no proceedings for compensation for any occupational disease or repetitive trauma shall be maintained unless written notice of the time, place, and nature of the injury, and the name and address of the person injured, has been given to the employer no later than thirty days after the injury becomes reasonably discoverable and apparent, unless the employee can prove the employer was not prejudiced by failure to receive the notice. Current law provides that a claim against the SIF shall be filed within two years after the date of the injury or within one year after a claim is filed against an employer or insurer, whichever is later. This act requires such a claim to be filed at any point prior to the conclusion by settlement or final award, after appeals, of the primary claim. APPEALS (Sections 287.480 and 287.510) The act provides that if an application for review is made to the LIRC within 20 days from the date of an award for compensation by any party, all parties to the case of automatically retained as a party or parties to the appeal. The act also gives appellate courts jurisdiction to review temporary or partial awards of compensation where the issue concerns an employer's liability and the employer claims that it is not liable for paying any compensation. COMMUTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS TO DISCHARGE LIABILITY (Sections 287.530 and 287.540) The act repeals a provision of law allowing the LIRC to commute any compensation awarded under workers' compensation law. Furthermore, the act allows the parties to agree to discharge the employer from further liability, which may be permitted only by the LIRC, provided it meets the same stipulations for compromise settlements as required under current law. INADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE - SETTLEMENTS CONTINGENT ON RESIGNATION (Section 287.780) In any civil action alleging discrimination for exercising rights under workers' compensation law, the act makes inadmissible evidence that a settlement offer was made contingent upon a voluntary resignation of employment. SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
SB 1205 — Modifies provisions relating to the carrying of weapons by the Attorney Generaldied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
SJR 90 — SJR 90 - This amendment modifies provisions relating to the State Tax Commission. Current constitutional provisions require the State Tax Commission to equalize assessments as between counties. This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that the Commission shall not have the power to require a county to enter into any agreement or memorandum of understanding for the purpose of increasing or decreasing the assessed valuation of an entire class or subclass of property, or any of any portion thereof other than through an appeal of a decision made by a local board of equalization, and any reimbursements made to a county by the state for the purposes of assessing property shall not be made contingent on entering into any such agreement or memorandum of understanding. The amendment also provides that the Commission shall not utilize the standards promulgated by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) or any other international or domestic organization to carry out the powers and duties provided by law. This amendment provides that the assessed value of a class or subclass of real or personal property shall not be lower than seventy percent nor more than one hundred percent of the true value in money for such class or subclass, as determined by studies conducted by the Commission. Finally, this amendment establishes the Office of State Ombudsman for Property Assessment and Taxation within the State Tax Commission, and requires the General Assembly to annually provide for a sufficient appropriation to ensure taxpayers receive the assistance needed to comply with and navigate the property tax process. JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee
SB 1336 — SB 1336 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a tax credit in the amount of $5,000 for a taxpayer that is a first-time home buyer purchasing an eligible blighted property, as described in the act. To be eligible, a taxpayer shall also enter into an agreement with the land clearance for redevelopment authority to use such property as a principal residence for at least two years following rehabilitation of the property, shall purchase the property within one year or contract for purchase within six months of applying for a tax credit, and shall meet certain income requirements as described in the act. The tax credit authorized by this act shall not be refundable or transferable, but may be carried forward for five years. This act shall sunset after six years unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 404 (2025), SB 425 (2023), SB 719 (2022), SB 84 (2021), and HB 1588 (2020), and is substantially similar to SB 970 (2024). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
SB 1201 — SB 1201 - This act repeals a law that prohibits a voter from allowing the ballot they are casting to be seen by any person with the intent of letting it be known how the voter is about to vote or has voted. This act is identical to HB 1986 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
SB 1224 — SB 1224 - This act modifies provisions relating to searches and seizures of private property by public entities. SEARCHES AND SEIZURES ON PROPERTY FENCED OR ENTRY NOT PERMITTED (SECTION 542.296) This act provides that a search and seizure of a person's private property is unlawful if such search and seizure was made without a warrant on the property of a landowner who fenced or posted a "no trespassing" sign on the property, or, by some other means, indicated unmistakably that entry is not permitted, except in the case of national security or in the case of a missing person. This provision is identical to a provision in SB 625 (2025), SB 1089 (2024), SB 309 (2023), and SB 1027 (2022). CAMERAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (SECTION 542.525) This act repeals provisions relating to obtaining permission from a chief law enforcement officer to place surveillance cameras on private property. This provision is identical to HB 2547 (2026), and to a provision in SB 625 (2025), HB 209 (2025), HB 561 (2025), in HB 1609 (2024), HB 1788 (2024), in HCS/HBs 178, 179 & 401 (2023), HB 335 (2023), in HCS/HB 1694 (2022), and HB 2612 (2022). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
SJR 92 — SJR 92 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, increases the debt limit for school districts from 15% to 20% of the value of the district's taxable tangible property. This proposed constitutional amendment is identical to SJR 58 (2025) and HJR 100 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1339 — SB 1339 - This act establishes provisions relating to dietitians, including reciprocity, nonrenewable temporary licenses, and the Dietitian Licensure Compact. RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSED DIETITIANS (SECTION 324.214) This act provides any person who holds a valid current dietitian license issued by other jurisdictions as provided in the act and who has been licensed for at least one year may submit an application for a dietitian license in Missouri. The State Committee of Dietitians ("Committee") shall: (1) Within six months of receiving an application, waive any examination, educational, or experience requirements if it determines that there were minimum education requirements and, if applicable, work experience and clinical supervision requirements and the other jurisdiction verifies that those requirements were met. The Committee may require an applicant to pass an examination specific to Missouri laws; or (2) Within thirty days of receiving an application from a nonresident military spouse or a resident military spouse, waive any examination, educational, or experience requirements and issue a license. The Committee shall not waive any such requirements for applicants who have a revoked license, are currently under investigation or disciplinary action, have a complaint pending, do not hold a license in good standing, have a criminal record that would disqualify licensure in Missouri, or do not hold a valid current license on the date of receipt of the application. Additionally, if another jurisdiction has taken disciplinary action against an applicant, the Committee shall determine if the cause was corrected and if the matter was resolved. Furthermore, any person who is licensed under this act shall be subject to the Committee's jurisdiction and all rules and regulations pertaining to dietetics. Finally, this act shall not be construed to waive any requirement for fees of licensure. This provision is identical to a provision in SB 412 (2025) and is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/HB 1961 (2026), in the perfected HCS/HB 268 (2025), HB 397 (2025), and in HB 2477 (2024). NONRENEWABLE TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR DIETITIANS (SECTION 324.218) This act establishes a temporary license for dietitians. Under the act, an applicant who has not previously taken or passed an examination recognized by the State Committee of Dietitians ("Committee") and who meets the qualifications for licensure as a dietitian may obtain without examination a nonrenewable temporary license by paying a temporary license fee and submitting to the Committee an agreement-to-supervise form that is signed by a licensed dietitian who has agreed to supervise the applicant and has active dietetics practice in this state for a minimum of one year. The temporary license shall expire the date the Committee is notified by the supervising dietitian that the temporary licensee's employment has ceased or within one hundred eighty days of its issuance, whichever occurs first. This act further provides that the supervising dietitian shall not be an immediate family member of the temporary licensee. Additionally, the act requires the supervising dietitian to submit a signed notarized form attesting that the applicant shall begin employment at a location in this state within seven days of issuance of the temporary license. If the temporary licensee's employment ceases, the supervising dietitian shall notify the Committee within three days. Finally, this act provides that a supervising dietitian shall not supervise more than one temporary licensee at a time. This provision is identical to a provision in SB 412 (2025), in SB 1053 (2024), HB 1666 (2024), in SCS/HB 2280 (2024), HB 845 (2023), and HB 873 (2023) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 1092 (2026), in the truly agreed to and finally agreed to HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), in SCS/HB 1961 (2026), in the perfected HCS/HB 268 (2025), and in HB 397 (2025). DIETITIAN LICENSURE COMPACT (SECTION 324.1800) This act establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact ("Compact"), which facilitates the interstate practice of dietetics and authorizes dietitians licensed in a participating state to practice in other participating states. The Compact sets forth the requirements to be met in order for a state to join and the requirements for a dietitian to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in other participating states. The Compact further provides that a dietitian with compact privilege shall function within the scope of practice authorized by the participating state in which they seek to practice and shall be subject to that state's regulatory authority. A dietitian whose privilege in a participating state is encumbered or removed is not eligible for compact privilege in other participating states until the encumbrance or removal has passed and all requirements are met. Additionally, the Compact creates the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency of the participating states tasked with administering and implementing the Compact. The Compact provides for its powers and duties, including the development and maintenance of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information on all licensees and applicants. Each participating state shall have one Commissioner, who shall be selected within sixty days by the licensing authority of the participating state. Additionally, there shall be an Executive Committee of the Commission, composed of nine members, to act on behalf of the Commission. Upon enactment, the Compact shall be reviewed by the Commission to determine if it is materially different from the Model Compact and whether the state qualifies for participation in the Compact. Any state that adopts the Compact subsequent to the Commission’s initial adoption of the rules and bylaws shall be subject to the rules and bylaws existing on the date on which the Compact becomes 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. Finally, the Compact shall be binding upon participating states and shall supersede any conflict with state law. This provision is identical to SB 412 (2025) and is substantially similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/HCS/HB 2974 (2026) and to provisions in HCS/SB 1092 (2026), in HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), in HB 1961 (2026), in the perfected HCS/HB 268 (2025), in HB 397 (2025), and in HB 2477 (2024). KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
SJR 69 — SJR 69 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that the government shall not deny or infringe upon a parent's fundamental right to participate in and direct the education of his or her child, including, but not limited to, the right to home school or otherwise educate a child outside of the public school system free from government regulation, regardless of whether the parent receives financial assistance from the government for purposes of educating a child; the right to access the curricula and lesson plans of the public school and school district in which a child is enrolled; the right to educate a child in a public school that does not teach students or train teachers on critical race theory or diversity-equity-inclusion; and the right to educate a child in a public school that is not required to conform its curriculum to statewide learning standards, as provided in the amendment. This proposed constitutional amendment is substantially similar to SJR 6 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1050 — SB 1050 - This act establishes new provisions governing the usage of autonomous vehicles. Any person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets the following conditions: • If a failure of the automated driving system occurs that renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain, the fully autonomous vehicle will achieve a minimal risk condition, as that term is defined in the act; • The fully autonomous vehicle is capable of operating in compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws and regulations of this state when reasonable to do so, unless an exemption has been granted by the Department of Transportation; and • When required by federal law, the vehicle bears the required manufacturer's certification label indicating that at the time of its manufacture it has been certified to be in compliance with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, including reference to any exemption granted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Before operating a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads in this state without a human driver, a person shall submit proof of financial responsibility satisfactory to the Department of Commerce and Insurance that the fully autonomous vehicle is covered by insurance or proof of self-insurance that satisfies state law. Furthermore, each fully autonomous vehicle shall be properly registered and titled in accordance with state law. Additional provisions are included relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles that are fully autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks. A fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or regulations of this state that relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver seated in the vehicle and are not relevant for an automated driving system. No state agency, political subdivision, municipality, or local entity may prohibit the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems, or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, or otherwise enact or keep in force rules or ordinances that would impose taxes, fees, or other requirements, including performance standards, specific to the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems, or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks in addition to the requirements of this act. This act is similar to HCS/HBs 2069 & 2208 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
SB 1277 — SB 1277 - This act requires each state department, within fifteen days of receiving a guidance document from the federal government, to publish the guidance document on a website designated by the department director. Each guidance document shall be published in a conspicuous manner with a hyperlink that provides access to the guidance documents. Within 15 days of a guidance document being rescinded, a state department shall maintain the rescinded guidance document on the website and indicate that the document has been rescinded along with the date that the guidance document was rescinded. SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
SB 1254 — Modifies and creates provisions regarding licensed medical professionalsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
SB 1165 — SB 1165 - This act requires the school board of each school district to establish a policy authorizing students to be excused from class to attend a course in religious or moral instruction taught by an independent entity off school property. Such instruction is defined in the act as a "released time course". The policy shall provide that students may be excused for up to three class periods per week or a maximum of 125 class periods per school year. The student's parent or legal guardian shall provide written consent prior to the student's participation in a released time course. No school district funds, except minimal administrative costs, shall be used, and no school personnel, equipment, or resources shall be involved in providing the instruction. The independent entity offering a released time course shall maintain attendance records and make them available to the school district and its board. Transportation to and from the instruction site shall be the responsibility of the independent entity, the student, or the student's parent or legal guardian. The independent entity or the student's parent or legal guardian shall indemnify and hold the school district harmless regarding any liability arising from student conduct that does not occur on school property under the district's control or supervision, and shall maintain adequate insurance for this purpose. The student shall be responsible for any missed school work. The school district superintendent, principal, or their designees shall have discretion over the scheduling and timing of released time courses, ensuring students are not excused during courses in English language arts, mathematics, science, or U.S. history. The school district, its school board, and the state shall not be liable for students participating in released time courses when the students are not under the district's control or supervision. For purposes of calculating average daily attendance and establishing compliance with the compulsory attendance law, a student attending a released time course shall be considered in attendance in the school district, and the time shall be counted as part of the school day. The school board shall award elective credit for work completed in a released time course, substantiated by a transcript from the independent entity providing the course. The evaluation of the course for credit should be neutral and secular, considering factors including classroom instruction time, course syllabus, assessment methods, and instructor qualifications. The provisions of the act shall not apply to charter schools or to virtual schools. This act is identical to SB 698 (2025) and similar to HB 2157 (2026) and HB 1393 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1222 — SB 1222 - This act establishes that pro-life individuals and organizations, as defined in the act, may intervene in actions in which a provision of the Missouri Constitution, statute, or rule involves the regulation of abortion or where the rights of an unborn child is at issue. This act is substantially similar to a provision in SB 794 (2025). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
SB 1232 — SB 1232 - This act requires all state departments, in making purchases for any information technology or a major information resources project, to ensure that the technology or project is capable of being deployed and run on a cloud computing service. When making a purchase for any information technology or a major information resources project, a department may determine that, due to integration limitations with legacy systems, security risks, or costs, the department is unable to purchase the technology or project capable of being deployed and run on cloud computing services. This act is identical to SB 310 (2025), SB 1107 (2024), and SB 718 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
SB 1174 — SB 1174 - Under current law, if the statements on any absentee ballot envelope have not been completed, the ballot must be rejected. This act stipulates that a ballot shall also be rejected if the: • Voter has failed to sign the oath; • Signature on the envelope does not appear to be valid; • Oath has failed to be verified; • Absentee ballot has been rejected for any other reason provided by law; or • Voter is otherwise found disqualified to vote. If one of the foregoing has been found by the election authority then the ballot shall be rejected and the election authority shall write "Rejected" on the face of the envelope and give the reason. The election authority must promptly notify any voter if his or her absentee ballot has been rejected and the deadline and procedures for curing the defect for which the ballot was rejected. This act is identical to SB 408 (2025), SB 1345 (2024) and HB 2404 (2024), substantially similar to SB 149 (2023), HB 864 (2023), SB 900 (2022), and SB 266 (2021) and similar to SB 210 (2023) and HB 1184 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
SB 1191 — SB 1191 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act exempts from state income taxes all taxpayers with three or more children for which the taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal income tax purposes. JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
SB 1400 — SB 1400 - This act provides that any person, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation who commits the unauthorized practice of law may be sued for treble the amount of actual damages resulting from the unauthorized practice by the person or entity paying for the service. KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
SB 1228 — SB 1228 - Under this act, several references to the Department of Economic Development now reference the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. (Sections 173.2800, 173.2805, 173.2850, 173.2855, and 173.2860) These provisions are substantially similar to provisions in SS/SCS/SB 890 (2026), HCS/SS/SB 889 (2026), and in HB 1628 (2026), and are similar to provisions in HCS/HB 606 (2025), SB 1371 (2024), and in HB 2650 (2024). Additionally, the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development shall have authority to make grants to eligible entities, as defined by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. (Section 173.2865) This act is identical to SB 128 (2025), SB 1217 (2024), SB 580 (2023), and SB 1195 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SJR 88 — SJR 88 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, expands the current exemption from real property taxes for former prisoners of war with a total service-connected disability to all disabled veterans, as defined in the amendment, including surviving spouses of deceased disabled veterans. This amendment is identical to SJR 77 (2026), SJR 94 (2026), HCS/HJR 115 (2026), SS/SJR 46 (2025), SCS/SJR 14 (2025), and HJR 6 (2025), and is substantially similar to HJR 41 (2025), HJR 64 (2025), HJR 66 (2025), HJR 74 (2025), HJR 96 (2025), SJR 58 (2024), SJR 84 (2024), HCS/HJR 75 (2024), HJR 95 (2024), HJR 118 (2024), SJR 16 (2023), HCS/HJRs 7 & 11 (2023), HCS/HJR 52 (2023), HJR 57 (2023), SCS/SJR 40 (2022), HJR 72 (2022), HJR 73 (2022), HJR 86 (2022), HJR 89 (2022), HJR 115 (2022), HJR 119 (2022), HJR 140 (2022), HJR 3 (2021), HJR 32 (2021), HJR 63 (2021), SJR 23 (2018), SJR 34 (2018), HJR 63 (2018), and HJR 57 (2018). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee
SB 1364 — SB 1364 - Under this act, any nonprofit statewide association that facilitates interscholastic activities for secondary school students and that includes at least one public school district as a fee-paying member (defined as an "activities association") shall be overseen by a board of three directors appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The term of office of each director shall be four years. If the General Assembly is not in session when a position on the board of directors becomes vacant, the Governor shall make a temporary appointment. The board of directors shall have final decision-making power with respect to all actions of an activities association. Upon motion of any party, a matter may be transferred directly to the board at any time during the matter's pendency. Further, the board of directors shall have authority to remove any employee or member of an activities association, with or without cause, at such time and in such manner as the board shall deem proper. This act contains an emergency clause. OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1215 — SB 1215 - This act authorizes the sentencing court to reduce a sentence of life without eligibility for probation or parole or reduce a sentence of 30 years or greater to a sentence of life with eligibility for probation or parole if the convicted person has served at least 30 years, was under 20 years of age at the time of the offense, made reasonable efforts towards rehabilitation, and has exhibited model citizen behavior. Any offender receiving such reduction shall be granted a hearing before the Parole Board. Furthermore, an offender receiving a reduction shall provide the Parole Board the following in order to be eligible for supervised release: (1) At least 5 statements from current or former Department of Corrections employees attesting to the offender demonstration of institutional adaptability and conduct in the correctional center; (2) At least 20 signed statements from residents of the community where the offender will reside upon release that commit to providing assistance with the offender's reentry; and (3) A safe and secure home plan. This act is identical to HB 2663 (2026), SB 582 (2025), HB 1151 (2025) and is similar to HB 2127 (2024), HB 907 (2023), and contains a provision similar to HB 1799 (2022), HB 2232 (2022), HB 2254 (2020), HB 195 (2019), and HB 2072 (2018). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
SJR 89 — SJR 89 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the assessed value of residential real property shall be the most recent assessment. For all subsequent reassessments of such residential real property, the assessed value shall not increase while the owner or owners continue to own such property. Residential real property that is purchased, newly constructed, or undergoes a change in ownership shall be reassessed at its true value in money as provided by law, after which the assessed value of such property shall not increase while the new owner or owners continue to own such property. The assessed value of residential real property shall reflect the value added to the property as a result of new construction or improvements, as described in the act. This amendment is identical to SJR 70 (2026), SJR 50 (2025) and SJR 54 (2025), is substantially similar to SJR 113 (2026), HJR 112 (2026), SJR 34 (2025), HCS/HJR 4 (2025), HJR 86 (2025), HJR 89 (2025), SJR 90 (2024), and HCS#2/HJR 78 (2024), and is similar to HJR 85 (2024), HJR 120 (2024), HJR 184 (2024). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee
SB 1162 — SB 1162 - Current law authorizes counties to adopt an ordinance allowing for the payment of property taxes in installments. This act requires that counties do so. (Sections 139.052 and 139.053) This act also requires that, prior to selling delinquent property for back taxes, a collector shall notify a taxpayer that the ability to pay delinquent taxes in installments is available to the taxpayer. (Section 140.120) Finally, current law authorizes a collector to sell delinquent property to satisfy delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties owed to the county. This act provides that a collector shall not commence such sale for a period of fifteen years following the date the property becomes delinquent. This provision shall not apply to delinquent property that is abandoned property, which is defined as property that is delinquent for three consecutive years and for which the collector is unable to contact the property owner. (Section 140.150) JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee
SB 1384 — SB 1384 - Under this act, charter schools and private schools that participate in the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program (defined as "private schools") shall be subject to the same procurement processes, wage standards, and contractual obligations as school districts. (Sections 160.405 and 166.706) No more than 10%, rather than 20%, of the full-time instructional staff of a charter school may be uncertified to teach in the public schools of this state. School districts are authorized to employ uncertified instructional personnel, as long as no more than 10% of a school district's full-time teaching positions are filled by uncertified personnel and certain other conditions are satisfied. Private schools shall employ only certified instructional staff, except that up to 10% of a private school's full-time teaching positions may be filled by uncertified personnel. (Sections 160.420, 166.706, and 168.011) Charter schools and private schools, in addition to school districts, shall be eligible for Innovation Waivers exempting them from certain requirements relating to assessments and accreditation. All school districts and charter schools shall be held to the same reporting standards on their Annual Performance Reports. (Sections 160.518, 160.522, and 166.706) The State Board of Education shall classify and accredit charter schools and private schools in the same manner that school districts are classified and accredited. All public schools, private schools, and charter schools shall be classified using the same assessment systems and accountability measures. (Sections 161.092 and 166.706) The governing body of a school district, private school, or charter school shall comply with all Missouri Sunshine Law requirements for public meetings, including providing advance public notice, and shall additionally provide online public access to all meeting minutes. (Sections 162.012 and 166.706) School districts, private schools, and charter schools shall display annual financial reports on their websites, including information about revenues, expenses, contributions, contracts, and personnel salary schedules. (Sections 162.015 and 166.706) Any charter school that accepts transferring students under any open enrollment program enacted by the General Assembly, as well as any private school, shall set its opening date each school year no earlier than 14 calendar days prior to the first Monday in September. (Sections 171.031 and 166.706) This act is identical to HB 2584 (2026) and HB 2723 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-01-27: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee