MO — 2026 Regular Session | Bill Commons

3,177 bills

SB 1665 — SB 1665 - This act prohibits government agents, as such term is defined in the act, from entering a private residence without a warrant unless they have received permission from the owner or occupant, are responding to a life-threatening emergency, or are preventing the imminent destruction of evidence. Where a government agent enters private land, such agent is required by this act to immediately notify the landowner or occupant if they are present. If equipped with a body-mounted camera, such camera must be activated and recording the entire time the agent is on the property. Such agent is also required to show the warrant to the owner or occupant if they are present. This act prohibits a government agent from seizing any private property from a home or private land unless such agent has a warrant authorizing the seizure, or they entered due to exigent circumstances. Any evidence obtained from a search or seizure in violation of this act is inadmissible in any court proceeding. If a person is arrested pursuant to a search or seizure in violation of this act, such arrest is invalid. A person that has been subjected to a search or seizure that violates this act, may bring a civil action against the violating state agency. TRISTAN BENSON JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
SB 1677 — SB 1677 - This act modifies provisions relating to child passengers on motorcycles and motortricycles. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTY PROVISIONS (Sections 302.020.2 to 302.020.3) No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine that the protective headgear worn by an operator or passenger of a motorcycle or motortricycle meets reasonable standards and specifications, unless there is a reasonable basis to suspect that a violation of this act involves a child passenger under ten years of age. The penalty for failure to wear protective headgear as required by this act is an infraction for which a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars may be imposed unless the violation involves a child passenger under ten years of age, in which case the violation shall be punishable as an infraction for which a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars may be imposed. CALVIN'S LAW (Section 302.023) This act establishes "Calvin's Law". It shall be unlawful for the operator of a motorcycle or motortricycle to allow any person under ten years of age to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle or motortricycle on any highway in this state unless the motorcycle or motortricycle is equipped with a proper passenger seat and the child is able to place both feet on the passenger foot pegs, except when a licensed physician certifies a medical exemption. Any passenger under ten years of age shall wear protective headgear that meets the safety standards and specifications established by the director of revenue. This act shall be effective on January 1, 2027. This act is identical to HCS/HBs 2553, 1831, & 2328 (2026), HB 2328 (2026), and HB 3085 (2026), HB 1831 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
SB 1659 — SB 1659 - This act creates the "Fire Life-Safety Damper Inspection Verification Act". This act provides that any political subdivision within the state that requires fire life-safety dampers, each fire life-safety damper must be inspected within twelve months of installation. After the initial inspection, each fire life-safety damper must be inspected not less than once every four years. All tests and inspections performed under this provision must comply with certain national standards. This act states that such inspections shall not be performed by remote methods. A person conducting tests or inspections required by this act must have the following qualifications: • Contractors must hold an ICB Fire and Smoke Damper Contractor Certification or an equivalent certification from an organization that has been accredited under certain standards; • Persons other than contractors must: • Be employed by an enforcing agency or by a contractor with the aforementioned certifications; • Have successfully completed an approved skill training program, or be enrolled in such a program, and be working under the supervision of a person that has completed such program; and • Hold an ICB Fire and Smoke Damper Technician Certification or an equivalent certification from an organization that has been accredited under certain standards. This act states that after the required testing and inspection, if the damper passes the inspections and testing, the person conducting the inspection or test shall execute a compliance certification. The owner of the building shall maintain a copy of the compliance certification and shall make it available upon request from certain authorized entities of the political subdivision. Upon the required testing and inspections, if deficiencies are revealed, the person that conducted such tests and inspections shall prepare a deficiency report for the building owner. The deficiency report shall include the nature of the deficiency, and the reasons for noncompliance. After receiving the report, the building owner shall ensure the defective equipment is repaired or replaced. A violation of this act occurs if the building owner does not achieve compliance within thirty days. Every building owner shall post a notice of verification of the testing and inspection in the outside lobby window of the building or another location visible to the public. This act requires that building owners maintain a written record of the smoke dampers, fire dampers, combination fire-and-smoke dampers and smoke control systems testing and maintenance. These written records shall be maintained on the premises. Building owners are also required to submit copies of all valid operation certificates, showing they are in compliance within 30 days of obtaining the certificate. Each failure to comply with this act shall be subject to certain authorized administrative civil penalties. A civil penalty of not more that one thousand dollars may be assessed for each violation and for each day the noncompliance continues. The State Fire Marshal may deny, suspend, or revoke any license, certificate, approval, or other authorization issued, when a person, firm, or entity fails to comply with the fire-prevention code. The State Fire Marshal may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain any continuing condition that presents an imminent danger to life or property. This act shall not prevent local enforcing agencies from exercising their enforcement powers or obligations. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
SB 1690 — SB 1690 - This act provides that an individual who feloniously and intentionally kills the decedent forfeits all benefits with respect to the decedent's estate. If the decedent died intestate, the decedent's intestate estate passes as if the killer disclaimed the intestate share. Provisions of a governing instrument shall be treated as if the killer disclaimed all provisions revoked by this act or, in the case of a revoked nomination in a fiduciary or representative capacity, as if the killer predeceased the decedent. A severance of the interests of decedent and killer in property held by them as joint tenants with the right of survivorship does not affect any third-party interest in property acquired for value and in good faith reliance on an apparent title by survivorship in the killer unless there is a written declaration providing that the severance has been noted, registered, filed, or recorded. After all appeals have been exhausted, a judgment of conviction establishing criminal accountability for the felonious and intentional killing of the decedent shall conclusively establish that the convicted individual is the decedent's killer for purposes of this act. In the absence of a conviction, an interested person may petition the court to determine, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the individual would be found criminally accountable for the felonious and intentional killing of the decedent. A payor or other third-party shall not be liable for payments made, property transferred to, or other benefits conferred to a beneficiary designated in a governing instrument affected by an intentional and felonious killing. Additionally, such payor or third-party shall not be liable for any other actions taken upon a good faith reliance upon the validity of a governing instrument, upon request and satisfactory proof of the decedent's death, before the payor or other third-party received written notice of a claimed forfeiture or revocation under this act. However, a payor or third-party shall be liable for payments or actions taken after written notice of forfeiture or revocation is received. This act provides requirements for such written notice of forfeiture or revocation. Upon receipt of the written notice, the payor or third-party may pay the amount owed or transfer the property held by it to the court having jurisdiction over the probate proceedings of the decedent's estate, or if no proceedings have been commenced, then to the court located in the county of the decedent's residence. The court shall hold the funds or the property and shall order disbursement in accordance with the determinations made under this act. The payor or third-party shall be discharged from all claims for the value of amounts paid or transferred to the court. A person who purchases property for value and without notice or who receives a payment or property for satisfaction of a legally enforceable obligation shall not be obligated to return the payment, property, or benefit. Additionally, such person shall not be liable for the amount of the payment or the value of the property or benefit. A person who receives a payment, property, or benefit but not for value, shall be obligated to return it or shall be liable for such payment, property, or benefit to the person entitled to receive it under this act. KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
SB 1660 — SB 1660 - Beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, this act prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting standardized test scores from testing entities that require an applicant with a lifelong disability or static disability, as such terms are defined in the act, to complete a comprehensive disability evaluation within two years before taking the test in order to receive accommodations allowed under federal law. This act is identical to HB 1640 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1674 — SB 1674 - Beginning January 1, 2027, this act requires the Governor to appoint a nonvoting student representative to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. The student representative shall serve a two-year term and shall attend all meetings and participate in all deliberations of the Coordinating Board. To be eligible for the position of student representative, an individual shall be enrolled full-time at an educational institution that satisfies the definition of "approved public institution" established in current law, which includes public community colleges, state college and universities, and public technical colleges. At the time of appointment, the student representative shall be a current or former student body president or a current or former student representative to the board of governors at an approved public institution. A student representative who graduates after the first year of his or her term may continue to serve until the end of the term. However, if a student representative ceases to be a full-time student for any other reason or fails to satisfy certain other requirements specified in the act, the position of student representative shall become vacant, and the Governor shall appoint a temporary replacement until a successor is appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Appointments to the position of student representative shall be made in rotation from among the state's approved public institutions. After a student representative is appointed from one institution, no individual from the same institution shall be eligible for the position until at least three subsequent appointments have been made and three years have passed. The student representative shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while attending meetings of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and shall pay all fees due to the institution he or she attends when such fees are due. OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
HB 3320 — Creates provisions relating to the regulation of community water systemsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB 3379 — Modifies provisions relating to abuse or neglect of vulnerable personsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-16: Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB 2375 — Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensationdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
HB 3093 — Modifies provisions relating to the direct shipping of alcoholic beveragesdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB 1948 — Establishes provisions relating to the "Missouri Fathership Project"died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Motion to Do Pass Failed (S)
HB 1977 — Modifies provisions relating to civil detention proceduresdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Voted Do Pass (S)
SB 1562 — SB 1562 - This act requires dealers of mobile telecommunications services to collect a charge of $0.65 for each retail transaction involving wireless telecommunication devices or services for the purpose of the Department of Mental Health's operating of crisis and open access services, as such terms are defined in the act. All such charges shall be imposed and remitted with the dealers sales tax remittance to the Department of Revenue. This act is identical to HB 2763 (2026) and HB 3098 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
HB 2912 — Creates provisions for master agreements between the office of administration for architecture, engineering, or land-surveyingdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
HB 1872 — Establishes and modifies provisions relating to offenses stemming from abuse, violence, or traffickingdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 8
SB 1476 — SB 1476 - This act defines "adult cabaret performance" in regards to provisions relating to restrictions on sexually oriented businesses. Additionally, this act creates the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance if such performance is on public property or in a location where the performance could be viewed by a person who is not an adult. Such offense shall be a class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a class E felony for any subsequent offense. This act is identical to SB 764 (2025), HB 722 (2025), HB 1650 (2024), HB 1849 (2024), HB 2300 (2024), and HCS/HBs 494 & 498 (2023), and contains provisions identical to SB 295 (2025), SB 949 (2024), and SB 693 (2023). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Bill Combined w/(SCS SBs 1164 & 1476)
SB 1391 — SB 1391 - This act modifies provisions relating to the appointment of counsel for postconviction relief of sentences of death. Current law provides that when a motion to set aside a sentence of death is filed, the court shall find on the record whether the movant is indigent and if so, the court shall appoint two counsel. This act instead provides that when a circuit court imposes a judgment and sentence of death, the circuit court shall find on the record whether the defendant is indigent. If finding so, the court shall appoint two counsel for the preparation and litigation of a defendant's motion under Rules of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Furthermore, if the court finds that the defendant is not indigent, the court may enter an order denying the appointment of counsel. Additionally, this act adds three years of litigation experience in the field of postconviction law and five years as a member of the Missouri Bar to the qualifications of one of the counsel. The court may also appoint other counsel whose background, knowledge, or experience would otherwise be proper representation of the defendant for postconviction relief. Finally, the state shall comply with any additional requirements of federal law and regulation relating to appointment of counsel for capital sentences and certification by the United States Attorney General. This act is identical to SB 741 (2025), and to a provision contained in HCS/HB 2254 and is similar to HB 1169 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
HB 3317 — Allows for the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices in lieu of driver's license revocation for certain traffic offensesdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Public Hearing Completed (H)
SB 1602 — SB 1602 - This act specifies that the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri may acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, contract for, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation of hospital, medical, or other health care facilities or providers. The Board of Curators and any public or private entities or individuals with which the Board of Curators collaborates for these purposes shall be immunized from liability under all federal and state antitrust laws in the 25 counties specified in the act. This act is similar to SB 1696 (2026) and HCS/HB 3170 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
SB 1164 — SCS/SBs 1164 & 1476 - This act modifies provisions relating to adult cabaret performances. ADULT CABARET PERFORMANCE DEFINITION (67.2540) This act defines "adult cabaret performance" in regards to provisions relating to restrictions on sexually oriented businesses. This provision is identical to a provision contained in HB 1702 (2026) and HB 2407 (2026). SEXUALLY ORIENTED BILLBOARDS (226.531) This act adds the definition of "adult cabaret performance" in regards to sexually oriented billboards. The definition of "sexually oriented business" is modified to include any business that offers an adult cabaret performance. This provision is identical to a provision contained in HB 1702 (2026) and HB 2407 (2026). CIVIL ACTIONS FOR ADULT CABARET PERFORMANCES (SECTION 537.048) This act establishes a civil action brought by a resident of a city, town, or village where an adult cabaret performance is conducted against an adult cabaret performer whose adult cabaret performance contains actions or material that, proven by a preponderance of the evidence, appeal to a prurient interest in sex and occur on public property or in a location that could be viewed by a person under the age of 18. The court may award damages or injunctive relief as it deems appropriate, but no damages, except for nominal damages, shall be awarded in more than one action arising out of a single occurrence. This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 295 (2025) and in SCS/HCS/HB 1464 (2025). OFFENSE OF ENGAGING IN AN ADULT CABARET (SECTION 573.010 & 573.520) This act creates the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance if such performance is on public property or in a location where the performance could be viewed by a person who is not an adult. Such offense shall be a class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a class E felony for any subsequent offense. These provisions are identical to provisions in HB 1702 (2026), HB 2407 (2026), SCS/SB 295 (2025), are substantially similar to provisions in SB 764 (2025) and in SCS/HCS/SB 1464 (2025), and are similar to provisions in HB 722 (2025), SB 949 (2024), in HB 1650 (2024), in HB 1849 (2024), in HB 2300 (2024), in HCS/HB 494 (2023), and SB 693 (2023). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: SCS Voted Do Pass w/SCS SBs 1164 & 1476 Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (5210S.04C)
SB 1547 — SCS/SB 1547 - This act modifies provisions relating to benevolent tax credits. STILLBIRTH TAX CREDIT For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a tax credit in the amount of $2,200 per birth for which a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth has been issued. The tax credit shall be claimed only during the tax year in which the stillbirth occurred, and the child shall otherwise have been a dependent of the taxpayer. Tax credits authorized by this act shall be refundable and nontransferable. A taxpayer shall not claim a tax credit under this act and a tax deduction for the same stillbirth. (Section 135.342) This provision is substantially similar to SB 1123 (2022) and HB 2770 (2022). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a shelter for victims of domestic violence and rape crisis centers in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the shelter for victims of domestic violence or rape crisis center is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.550) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). MATERNITY HOME TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a maternity home in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the maternity home is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, current law limits the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year to $100,000. This act adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.600) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). DIAPER BANK TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a diaper bank in an amount equal to 50% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 70% of the contribution, or 100% of the contribution if the diaper bank is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. Current law limits the total amount of tax credits in a fiscal year to $500,000. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act removes such limit. Finally, current law provides that such tax credit shall sunset on December 31, 2031. This act repeals such sunset. (Section 135.621) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a pregnancy resource center in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the pregnancy resource center is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.630) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026) and is similar to HB 1785 (2026) and HB 1816 (2026). FOOD BANK TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for donations of cash or food to local food pantries, local soup kitchens, and local homeless shelters in an amount equal to fifty percent of the value of the donation. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act also authorizes a tax credit for donations of cash or food to food banks, as defined in the act, and increases the tax credit amount to seventy percent of the value of the donation, or one hundred percent of the value of the donation if the entity is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a fiscal year shall not exceed $1.75 million. This act increases such amount to $2.75 million for contributions made to local food pantries, local soup kitchens, and local homeless shelters, and $1.25 million for food banks. Finally, the tax credit is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026. This act repeals the sunset. (Section 135.647) This provision is substantially similar to SB 1082 (2026) and HCS/HBs 2461, 2457 & 1782 (2026), and is similar to a provision in CCS/HCS/SB 994 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: SCS Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee (6582S.04C)
HB 2666 — Establishes the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act"died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
HB 2248 — Modifies provisions for utility growth projectsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 18 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
SB 1646 — SB 1646 - Current law authorizes the city of Branson to impose certain tourism taxes, with the revenue used for infrastructure improvements and tourism marketing. This act provides that the revenues used for infrastructure improvements may include constructing and maintaining tourism infrastructure facilities and parks, as well as for acquiring, constructing, and maintaining facilities for promoting tourism. Tourism infrastructure facilities are defined as structures, fixtures, systems, and facilities of multipurpose sports and entertainment venues with seating capacity of less than 25,000, as described in the act. This act is substantially similar to HB 3237 (2026) and to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1790 (2026) and HCS/HB 2431 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
HB 2123 — Modifies provisions governing funding for higher educationdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-04-15: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0