MO — 2026 Regular Session | Bill Commons

3,177 bills

SB 1574 — SB 1574 - Current law authorizes certain counties to impose a sales tax not to exceed 0.2% for the funding of museums. This act adds Henry County to the list of counties authorized to impose such sales tax. This act is identical to HB 3335 (2026) and to a provision in HCS/HB 2431 (2026), and is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1790 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
SJR 108 — SJR 108 - If approved by the voters, this constitutional amendment requires the Department of Social Services and the MO HealthNet Division to implement work requirements for certain individuals as a condition of participation in the MO HealthNet program. These individuals shall demonstrate compliance with work requirements for 3 consecutive months immediately preceding the month during which they apply and the Department and Division shall disenroll any individual who fails to comply with work requirements. The Department shall submit any necessary state plan amendments to implement this amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services no later than March 1, 2027. This constitutional amendment is similar to SJR 103 (2026), SCS/HCS/HJR 154 (2026), SCS/SJR 43 (2025), SJR 76 (2024), provisions of SJR 4 (2023) and HCS/HJR 117 (2022), SJR 60 (2020), and SJR 32 (2020). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
SJR 107 — Repeals Article I, Section 36, the "Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative"died on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
SB 1482 — SB 1482 - This act modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect of adult day care program participants, including modifying the definition of "abuse" to include financial exploitation, creating a definition of "neglect", requiring mandated reporting of abuse or neglect with criminal penalties for failure to report, establishing procedures for investigating reports of abuse or neglect, and establishing procedures for reporting misappropriated property or funds of adult day care program participants. This act also modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect of elderly and disabled persons by adding financial exploitation to the definition of "abuse"; adding persons to the list of mandated reporters in current law for in-home services clients, long-term care facilities, and personal care assistance services; requiring certain investigative reports to be confidential; and permitting hearings for persons placed on employee disqualification lists to take place by telephone or electronic means. This act establishes procedures for reporting misappropriation of property or funds for patients of certain medical facilities and entities, including hospitals and home health agencies. Finally, this act makes several technical changes to the current elderly and disabled persons abuse and neglect statutes. SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
SB 1461 — SB 1461 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a tax credit in the amount of fifty percent of an eligible taxpayer's qualified railroad expenditures and qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. "Qualified railroad expenditures" are defined as gross expenditures for maintenance, reconstruction, or replacement of railroad infrastructure, as described in the act. "Qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures" are defined as gross expenditures for new rail infrastructure, as described in the act. A tax credit for qualified railroad expenditures shall not exceed $5,000 multiplied by the number of miles of railroad track owned or leased in the state by a railroad, and the total amount of tax credits for qualified railroad expenditures authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $4.5 million. A tax credit for qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures shall not exceed $1 million for each new rail-served customer project, and the total amount of tax credits for qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $5 million. An eligible taxpayer shall submit a certificate of eligibility to the Department of Economic Development after the completion of the qualified railroad expenditures or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward for five subsequent tax years. Tax credits may be transferred as described in the act. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1210) This provision is identical to SCS/SB 462 (2025), HB 2716 (2026), and HB 2941 (2026), and to a provision in SB 913 (2026), SCS/SB 864 (2026), and HCS/HB 2713 (2026), and is substantially similar to HCS/HB 669 (2025), SS/SCS/SB 876 (2024), HB 1824 (2024), SB 385 (2023), and HCS/HB 657 (2023), and to a provision in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 466 (2025), HCS/HB 1935 (2024), and HCS/HB 939 (2023). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
SB 1456 — SB 1456 - This act creates the Civil Liberties Defense Act, which mandates that any court, arbitration, tribunal, or administrative agency ruling shall be unenforceable if based on a foreign law which is repugnant or inconsistent with the Constitutions of Missouri and of the United States. The act makes contract provisions that choose to apply a foreign law to contractual disputes or to have disputes settled in another country void and unenforceable in Missouri, if the foreign law is repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitutions of Missouri and of the United States. In some cases, a court may refuse to take jurisdiction over matters where the court believes there is a more appropriate forum for the dispute. This act requires that the court hear the case in Missouri if a state resident brings the case and if the court finds that not hearing the case in Missouri violates or would likely violate the rights of the person who brought the case. The act does not apply to a business entity that subjects itself to a foreign law in a jurisdiction outside the United States. The act does not authorize courts to adjudicate religious matters. This act is substantially similar to HB 2507 (2016), SCS/SB 619 (2014), and the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SB 267 (2013) and is similar to HB 757 (2013), SB 676 (2012), and SB 308 (2011). KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
SB 1537 — SB 1537 - This act authorizes a tax credit for one hundred percent of the costs incurred by a taxpayer for enrolling the taxpayer's qualified youth in a qualified firearm safety course, as such terms are defined in the act. No tax credit shall exceed $100 per eligible youth per tax year. Tax credits authorized by the act shall be refundable, and shall not be transferred, sold, or assigned. A taxpayer shall submit documentation to the Department of Public Safety verifying completion of a course, as well as all incurred costs. The Department shall maintain a list of qualifying courses on its website. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 1434 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
HB 3155 — Modifies provisions relating to criminal offenses, including minimum prison terms and conditional releasedied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
SB 1496 — SB 1496 - This act creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. This act is similar to HB 2866 (2026). MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNTS PROGRAM (Sections 135.712, 135.713, 135.715, 135.716, 160.410, 160.415, 166.700, and 166.720) The act authorizes the General Assembly to fund student scholarships through the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program by appropriating funds to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts fund. Such scholarships shall be awarded in an order and in amounts established in current law and shall be governed through parent agreements with educational assistance organizations as provided in current law. No provision of law relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program shall be construed to limit the appropriation authority of the General Assembly. (Sections 135.712 and 135.716) The cumulative amount of tax credits that may be allocated in any one calendar year is doubled, increasing from $75 million to $150 million. (Section 135.713) There shall be a maximum of 15 educational assistance organizations, rather than 10, in any school year. No more than 11 of such organizations, rather than 7, shall have their principal place of business in Greene County, Jackson County, St. Charles County, St. Louis County, or the City of St. Louis. (Section 135.715) Where capacity is available, a charter school shall enroll all students who transfer under the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. A charter school may receive tuition payments from such students. (Sections 160.410 and 160.415) The definition of "qualified student" is modified by repealing provisions requiring students to have an individualized education plan developed under federal law or to be a member of a household with a total annual income that does not exceed 300% of the income standard used to qualify for free and reduced price lunches. (Section 166.700) The act repeals a provision allowing school districts and charter schools to continue including students in the calculation of the district's or school's weighted average daily attendance for up to five years after the student receives an empowerment scholarship and leaves the school district or charter school. (Section 166.720) CHARTER SCHOOLS (Sections 160.400, 160.405, 160.410, and 160.415) Under this act, charter schools may be operated in any school district in the state. The act repeals provisions limiting charter schools to certain school districts and provisions relating to the accreditation status of school districts in which a charter school may operate. (Section 160.400) The proposed charter of a charter school sponsored and approved by the Missouri Charter Public School Commission shall not require the approval of the State Board of Education. (Section 160.405) The act repeals provisions restricting certain state aid payments only to those charter schools in certain school districts. (Section 160.415) Where capacity is available, a charter school shall enroll all students who transfer under the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program or who enroll under provisions of the act authorizing student transfers among school districts and charter schools. A charter school may receive tuition payments from such students. (Sections 160.410 and 160.415) SCHOOL PROPERTY (Sections 160.422 and 162.092) Under this act, cities, counties, and school districts (defined as "political subdivisions") shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance, policy, or resolution that prevents property they sell, lease, or transfer from being used by a charter school for any lawful educational purpose. The act also prohibits any deed restriction, property use restriction, or other such restriction that limits property to specific uses that exclude use by a charter public school for any lawful educational purpose. Any existing restriction that bars property previously used for educational purposes from being used for future educational purposes by a charter school is void. Any ordinance, policy, regulation, deed, use restriction, or contract made in violation of this act is void from its inception. (Section 160.422) Additionally, when a school district offers to sell or lease an unused school building or facility that is not being used for academic, extracurricular, administrative, or athletic purposes, and that either has no approved plan for future use or has a plan that has not been carried out within two years, the contract shall include a right of first refusal allowing a public entity to purchase or lease the property first. The term "public entity" includes the state of Missouri and any of its political subdivisions, such as cities, counties, boards, agencies, or authorities. If the school district accepts an offer to sell or lease the unused building or facility to a non-public entity, such district shall post a public notice on its website stating that the property is available. The public notice shall include the property's square footage, the district's contact information, and a statement that the right of first refusal expires 60 days after this notification. If multiple public entities express interest in the unused building or facility, the school district shall decide which entity shall purchase or lease the property. During negotiations, the school district may choose whether to sell or lease the property, at fair market value or less. A lease shall allow reasonable access and use of shared common areas. If a public entity leases the entire facility and incurs debt to make improvements, the school district shall subordinate its lease interest to that debt. The public entity shall have six months from the date of its written offer to complete the purchase or lease. While leasing, the public entity shall be responsible for all direct expenses, including utilities, insurance, maintenance, property taxes, and repairs. If a public entity later decides to sell a facility it purchased from a school district, such public entity shall first offer the property back to that district, following the same procedures set forth in the act. (Section 162.092) These provisions are similar to SB 1273 (2026), SCS/HCS/HBs 2404 & 2172 (2026), and to provisions in SB 398 (2025), HB 447 (2025), HB 1044 (2025), SB 1006 (2024), SB 1123 (2024), HB 2088 (2024), HB 2178 (2024), SB 304 (2023), SB 650 (2022), HB 2087 (2022), SCS/SB 55, 25, & 23 (2021), SB 315 (2021), HCS/HB 137 (2021), HB 322 (2021), HB 729 (2021), SB 649 (2020), SB 603 (2020), HB 1917 (2020), SB 51 (2019), SCS/SB 271 (2019), SS#2/SCS/SB 292 (2019), SCS/HB 485 (2019), HCS/SS/SB 218 (2019), HCS/HB 581 (2019), and HCS/HB 924 (2019). STUDENT TRANSFERS (Sections 160.410, 160.415, 167.241, 167.895, and 167.898) Current law authorizes students who reside in an unaccredited school district to transfer to an accredited school district in the same or an adjoining county under certain conditions. This act repeals and modifies provisions limiting these transfers to students in unaccredited school districts. Under the act, any student may transfer to another public school or charter school, including transfers from a student's district of residence ("sending district") to a public school in a nonresident district ("receiving district"), beginning in the 2027-28 school year and in all subsequent school years. Each school board shall adopt a policy to determine its transfer capacity for each grade level and school no later than October 27, 2026. The policy shall be publicly posted on the school district's website. By July 15, 2027, and by the first of each month thereafter, each school district shall report to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) the number of available enrollment slots by grade level and school and the school district's average per pupil expenditure. This information shall also be published in a prominent and publicly accessible place on the school district's website. DESE shall publish and update each school district's transfer capacity on an online portal accessible via the DESE website. The portal shall be updated at least monthly and shall include a search function for users to identify schools with capacity to accept transfer students near their home address. Parents of students who wish to transfer shall notify DESE by August 1, 2027, and by the first day of each month thereafter, and DESE shall assign students to a receiving district or charter school as provided in the act. A receiving district shall accept all students who apply and are assigned to the district, so long as there is capacity for each student. School board policies shall not discriminate against any transfer student on the basis of such student's residential address, academic performance, athletic ability, disability, race, ethnicity, sex, or free and reduced price lunch status. If a request for transfer is denied, an appeal may be taken to the State Board of Education by sending the appeal by certified mail to the superintendent of the receiving school district and to the State Board of Education. Any appeal not heard by the State Board of Education within 60 calendar days shall be deemed granted with immediate effect. DESE shall develop forms for filing appeals, and the State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to establish the appeals process. The act repeals provisions requiring sending districts to make tuition payments to receiving districts. Instead, for purposes of calculating state and federal aid, each transfer student shall be counted as a resident of the receiving district in which the student is enrolled. Tuition shall not be charged to any student or to his or her parent or legal guardian. If the receiving district is part of a special school district, the sending district shall contract with the special school district for the entirety of the costs to provide special education and related services, excluding transportation. The special school district may contract with a sending district for transportation, or the sending district may provide transportation on its own. The act outlines school districts' responsibilities for the provision of special education and related services to students with disabilities. A special school district shall continue to provide special education and related services, excluding transportation, to students with disabilities who transfer to another school within the special school district. If the sending district is a metropolitan school district, it shall remain responsible for providing special education and related services, including transportation, to students with disabilities who transfer to a receiving district. A special school district in an adjoining county to a metropolitan school district may contract with the metropolitan school district for the reimbursement of special education and related services provided by the special school district for transfer students. A receiving district that is not part of a special school district shall not be responsible for providing transportation to transfer students, regardless of whether transportation is identified as a related service within a student's individualized education program. A sending district may contract with a receiving district that is not part of a special school district for transportation of students with disabilities. A seven-director or urban school district may contract with a receiving district that is not part of a special school district in the same or an adjoining county for the reimbursement of special education and related services provided by the receiving district. (Sections 167.895 and 167.898) Where capacity is available, a charter school shall enroll all students who transfer under these provisions. A charter school may receive tuition payments from such students. (Sections 160.410 and 160.415) DESE shall designate at least one receiving district or charter school to which each sending district shall provide transportation. A sending district shall be required to provide transportation only to the school district or charter school designated by DESE. (Section 167.241) These provisions are similar to SCS/SBs 215 & 70 (2025). ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION (Section 168.189) Under this act, a school district may consider, but may not require, any criteria greater than that which is necessary to obtain a Missouri initial administrator certificate under rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. A school district may employ such an individual if the individual holds a master's degree or its equivalent and has at least eight years of experience in an executive role with responsibilities described in the act, and if a waiver specific to the applicant has been granted to the school district for this purpose. Such a waiver shall be valid for no longer than three years and eligible for renewal once. Upon conclusion of the maximum six year waiver period, the State Board of Education may grant the applicant a permanent certificate to serve as an administrator in any school district in the state. This act is similar to HB 2866 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1521 — SB 1521 - Current law requires assessors to provide notice to taxpayers when the valuation of the taxpayer's real property has increased. This act requires an assessor to provide any third party documents, reports, or other data that was relied upon in the computation of assessed value. This act is identical to SB 787 (2025) and to provisions in SCS/SB 85 (2025) and HB 780 (2025), and is substantially similar to provisions in HB 1582 (2025). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee
SB 1417 — SB 1417 - This act modifies the definitions of a "qualified advanced macro supervisor," "qualified baccalaureate supervisor," and "qualified clinical supervisor" to provide that such person is a licensed social worker who has practiced social work for which he or she is supervising the applicant for a minimum of three, instead of five, years. This act is identical to a provision in the perfected SS/SB 895 (2026), in HCS/SS/SB 1083 (2026), in HCS/SB 1092 (2026), in the truly agreed to and finally agreed to HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), HB 1963 (2026), in HCS/HB 2300 (2026), in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026), in SCS/HB 2591 (2026), SB 479 (2025), and SB 563 (2025), and is substantially similar to HB 886 (2025). KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
HB 1873 — Requires the Air Conservation Commission to terminate by January 1, 2028, the operation of any motor vehicle emissions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Actdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Referred: Transportation(H)
SJR 117 — Modifies provisions relating to state revenuedied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
SB 1580 — SB 1580 - This act creates a new provision relating to the ordering and administering of ketamine for mental health purposes. The act provides that a licensed physician shall not delegate to any individual the authority to order ketamine hydrochloride for mental health purposes. Further, any licensed physician who delegates the administration of ketamine to a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall be on site and immediately available to supervise and respond during such treatment. Intravenous ketamine hydrochloride treatment for mental health purposes shall not be administered without a documented diagnosis and treatment plan from a physician. This act is identical to SB 830 (2025) and substantially similar to HB 1043 (2025). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
SB 1513 — SB 1513 - Currently, in all tort actions, a defendant who bears less than fifty-one percent of the fault shall only be liable for the percentage of the judgment for which the defendant is determined to be responsible. However, when a defendant bears fifty-one percent or more of the fault, current law provides that the defendant is jointly and severally liable for the judgment amount. This act repeals such provisions and provides that each defendant is liable only for the amount of damages in direct proportion to that defendant's percentage of fault. Additionally, if a plaintiff is found to bear fifty-one or more of the percentage of fault, then that plaintiff shall not be entitled to recovery. The trier of fact shall calculate the total amount of damages and the percentage of fault of all persons who contributed to a plaintiff's injury. The assessments and findings of fact regarding the fault of a nonparty shall only be used for the determination of the fault of the named parties and not as evidence of liability in any action. This act is identical to SB 826 (2025) and is similar to SB 821 (2022), a provision in SB 1243 (2022), SB 381 (2021), HB 1310 (2021), SB 845 (2020), HB 2242 (2020), SB 678 (2018), in SCS/SB 1102 (2018), SB 383 (2017), SB 736 (2016), HB 2287 (2016), SB 140 (2015), in SCS/SB 589 (2014), SB 830 (2014), SB 846 (2014), SB 609 (2012), in HCS/HB 1298 & 1180 (2012), SB 211 (2011), and HB 364 (2011). KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
SB 1538 — SB 1538 - This act modifies provisions relating to certain convention and visitors commissions. REGIONAL CONVENTION AND VISITORS COMMISSION Current law authorizes the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County to establish a Regional Convention and Visitors Commission, to consist of eleven members to be appointed by the chief executives of the city and county. This act changes the composition of the Commission to fifteen members, with five to be appointed by the Governor, five to be appointed by the chief executive of the city, and five to be appointed by the chief executive of the county, as described in the act. (Section 67.601) Current law empowers the Commission to lease and sublease an existing convention center for a period not to exceed forty years. This act repeals such forty year limit. The act also give additional powers to the Commission, including 1) to exercise all powers, duties, rights, authorities, and obligations of the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, 2) to develop, devise, promote, fund, or contribute to the support and development of sports and entertainment attractions, 3) to levy and collect special assessments and taxes, and 4) to levy sales taxes as provided in the act. (Section 67.607) The act authorizes the Commission to levy one or more special assessments against real property withing the boundaries of the convention district, as defined in the act, upon receipt of a petition signed by owners of real property collectively owning more than fifty percent of the assessed value within the district and more than fifty percent per capita of the owners of all real property within the district. The method of allocating special assessments shall be specified in the petition, and the Commission may establish different classes of property within the district for the purpose of special assessments. A special assessment shall constitute a perpetual lien against the property, and the county collector may add the special assessment to the real property tax bill for the property. Any delinquent payment of a special assessment may be collected as provided for delinquent property tax payments, including the sale of delinquent property to satisfy the lien. The Commission may additionally impose a sales tax on all sales made within the district, provided the rate shall not exceed 2%. The Commission shall submit such sales tax to the qualified voters of the district by mail-in ballot. (Section 67.618) ST. LOUIS REGIONAL CONVENTION AND SPORTS COMPLEX AUTHORITY Current law authorizes the establishment of the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, which shall consist of eleven members. Beginning August 28, 2026, this act provides that the existing terms of such commissioners shall terminate, and that the members of the Regional Convention and Visitors Commission shall become the new commissioners of the Authority. (Section 67.652) Current law empowers the Authority to construct multi-purpose stadiums, provided that any such stadium is designed and constructed to meet National Football League franchise standards and be located adjacent to an existing convention facility. This act repeals such design requirement. (Section 67.653) Current law requires all funds deposited in the County Convention and Recreation Trust Fund to be disbursed for the payment of the county's share of any rent, fees, or charges payable pursuant to any contract entered into pursuant to current law. This act provides that any remaining moneys shall be annually disbursed to the Regional Convention and Visitors Commission for the Commission's general revenue purposes. (Section 67.657) LAND CLEARANCE FOR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Current law authorizes the state to expend funds for the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, or carrying out of a land clearance project or projects. This act extends such authority to expending funds for such projects located within any area, property, or facility owned, managed, leased, maintained, or operated by the Regional Convention and Visitors Commission. Current law limits any state appropriation for such projects to a period of twenty years. This act provides that any agreement entered into between August 28, 2021, and August 28, 2028, shall not exceed thirty years, and provides that any appropriation for a Regional Convention and Visitors Commission project shall not exceed $4 million per fiscal year, and no such appropriation shall be made prior to July 1, 2027, for any tourism infrastructure facilities, as defined in the act, located in any convention district. This act is identical to SB 1540 (2026) and is substantially similar to HB 2934 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
SB 1414 — SB 1414 - The act authorizes the conveyance of certain state property located in Cole County to the City of Jefferson. The act has a provision similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 937 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
SB 1473 — SB 1473 - The act creates provisions relating to rebates by electrical corporations. Under the act, within 90 days after August 28, 2026, an electrical corporation shall file an application with the Public Service Commission requesting approval of the corporation's tariff to provide a rebate to any customer-generator installing any energy storage system and, if applicable, a new solar electric system. Specifics of the rebate are described in the act. The Commission shall review rebate applications and make modifications, if necessary, that are consistent with the Commission's authority. No later than 180 days after the electrical corporation files the application, the Commission shall hold a hearing and issue an order approving, or approving with modifications, the tariff. Eligibility requirements for a rebate are described in the act. An electrical corporation's obligation to make rebate payments shall not exceed specific limitations described in the act. After the issuance of a rebate, an electrical corporation shall be permitted to recover the cost of all rebate payments through either base rates or a rate adjustment mechanism and shall also be permitted to defer and amortize the recovery of such costs, including interest at a short-term borrowing rate, as described in the act. The act is identical to HB 1487 (2025) and substantially similar to HB 1731 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
SB 1591 — SB 1591 - This act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to seventy percent of contributions made to prevention resource centers, but not to exceed $100,000 per taxpayer per tax year. Prevention resource centers are defined as not-for-profit entities with a mission to reduce the illegal or age-inappropriate use or misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable or transferrable, but may be carried forward for one tax year. The total amount of tax credits authorized by the act shall not exceed $2.5 million in any fiscal year. The Director of the Department of Mental Health shall determine, at least annually, which facilities in this state may be classified as prevention resource centers and shall establish a procedure by which a taxpayer can determine if a facility has been classified as a prevention resource center. This act is identical to SB 1592 (2026). JOSH NORBERGdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
HB 2194 — 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 1439 — SB 1439 - This act creates the "Missouri Entrepreneurial Freedom Restoration Act". The act provides that the right to earn a living in the businesses, professions, occupations, and trades of life is a fundamental right. State and local governments shall not burden a person's exercise of their right to earn a living. Governmental restrictions that burden the right to earn a living shall make the governmental body liable for legal and equitable relief. Government restrictions that burden the right to earn a living do not violate this act if the governmental body can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the burden is necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare; the burden is the least restrictive means to achieve the law's stated purpose; and alternative mechanisms could not achieve the stated government interest without unnecessarily restricting entry into the occupation. A person whose right to earn a living has been burdened may seek declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief, as well as nominal damages. A person intending to engage in a profession, but hindered by a governmental burden shall have standing to bring a claim without having to first apply for, obtain, or be denied the relevant occupational license or registration. A prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded attorneys fees and costs. The state of Missouri waives sovereign immunity as to nominal damages up to one dollar for each claim for any act by a government official that violates this act. JIM ERTLEdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
SJR 99 — SJR 99 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies the powers of the General Assembly. The amendment states that any citizen shall have standing to bring an action alleging a violation of any constitutional limitation on the General Assembly and shall be awarded appropriate attorney's fees. The original purpose and subject of a bill shall be established by the bill's earliest title and contents at the time the bill is introduced. No substantive change to a bill's earliest title shall be permitted. The amendment requires every bill be referred to a committee within 14 calendar days of introduction. A majority of the members, rather than one-third, shall have the power to relieve a committee of a bill where it shall be considered by the body within two legislative days. After any bill has been placed on a legislative calendar, a majority of the members of the body shall, by petition, have the power to order it to be considered by the whole body within the time frame specified in the petition. Finally, the amendment modifies current limitations on legislative power by adding language that the limitations apply whether or not there is a public benefit or purpose. This amendment is identical to SJR 38 (2025), SJR 80 (2024) and SJR 32 (2023). JIM ERTLEdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
SB 1569 — SB 1569 - This act requires health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for the treatment of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, as described in the act. The coverage shall be limited to those drugs and medications that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and shall not be subject to any greater deductible or co-payment than other similar health care services provided by the health benefit plan. TAYLOR MIDDLETONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Insurance and Banking Committee
SB 1594 — SB 1594 - This act establishes the Contract for Deed Act. GENERAL APPLICABILITY The act regulates residential real estate contracts where the contract has not been fully performed and where the seller does not deliver the deed for the property until the buyer finishes making installment payments over a specified time to the seller, referred to as a contract for deed. The act distinguishes between a long term contract for deed and a short term contract for deed. A long term contract for deed is for a period of more than 3 years whereas a short term contract for deed is for a period of 3 years or less. A contract for deed shall not be enforceable unless the contract is in writing and signed by the party to be bound or by that party's authorized representative. The rights and obligations of the parties to a contract shall be determined solely from the written contract, and any prior oral agreements between the parties shall be superseded by and merged into the contract. The act contains various requirements on the seller to make the purchaser aware of the purchase price, interest rates, and late fees. Any real property sold under a contract for deed shall be owned by the seller and be free from any liens or other encumbrances undisclosed to the purchaser. The property must also be kept free of certain liens during the length of the contract. If the seller violates these restrictions the seller can be liable under the merchandising practices law, the buyer can cancel and rescind the contract with a full refund, and the seller is required to reimburse the buyer for property taxes and the value of any improvements to the property. A contract for deed shall not include any of the following: 1. Late-payment fees that are more than 5% of the monthly payment; 2. Penalties for prepayment, in the case of a long term contract for deed; and 3. Provisions that require a person to forfeit a portion of an option fee exceeding $1,500 for late payment. SELLER DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS (Section 442.808) The act imposes certain obligations on a seller with respect to long term contracts for deed. First, before a long term contract for deed is signed by the purchaser, the seller shall provide the purchaser with: 4. A statement of the amount, if any, of delinquent real property taxes or assessments due and owing on the property subject to the contract; and 5. A legible copy of any insurance policy, binder, or other evidence relating to the property, as described in the act. Second, not less than ten days before a long term contract for deed is signed by the purchaser, the seller shall provide the purchaser with: • A legible copy of the recorded instrument demonstrating the seller owns the property, and any document that describes an encumbrance or other claim, including a restrictive covenant or easement, that affects title to the real property; and • A written notice, which shall be attached to the contract proposed for execution, informing the purchaser of the condition of the property that shall, at a minimum, be completed by the seller, and executed by the seller and purchaser in a form substantially similar to that indicated in the act. Third, if the seller advertises property for sale under a long term contract for deed, the advertisement shall disclose information regarding the availability of water, sewer, and electric service. Failure to comply with the aforementioned obligations is considered an unlawful merchandising practice under the merchandising practices law. Moreover, a purchaser is also entitled to cancel and rescind any contract and receive a full refund of all payments made to seller if a seller does not comply with such obligations. These provisions do not limit or effect any other rights or remedies a purchaser has under any other law. PURCHASER OPTION OF RESCISSION OR CANCELLATION OF LONG TERM CONTRACT FOR DEED (Section 442.818) A buyer is allowed to cancel a long term contract for deed within fourteen days of signing it. The seller is required to notify the buyer of their right to cancel the contract. The seller is also required to return the buyer's payments within ten days of receiving the buyer's cancellation notice. Moreover, a purchaser may cancel and rescind a long term contract for deed at any time if the purchaser learns that the property that is covered by the contract is not properly subdivided, split, or platted in accordance with state and local law, and the seller has failed to correct the deficiency within six months of receiving written notice from buyer. If the purchaser cancels the contract for this reason, the seller, not later than the 10th day after the date the seller receives the notice of cancellation and rescission, shall: • Deliver in person or send by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the purchaser a signed, written notice that the seller intends to subdivide or plat the property properly; or • Return to the purchaser all payments of any kind made to the seller under the contract and reimburse the purchaser for any payments the purchaser made to a taxing authority for the property and the value of any improvements made to the property by the purchaser. SELLER OPTIONS IN CASE OF DEFAULT (Section 442.824 and 442.827) A seller may rescind any contract for deed, or declare the contract terminated and retake the land, if the person who purchases the property fails to make payment on time or comply with a term of the contract. Before the seller can take these actions, the seller must give a specific notice to the buyer and give the buyer thirty days to cure the default. If the buyer has already paid 30% of the amount due on a long term contract for deed, or 48 monthly payments, then the seller cannot rescind the contract, or declare the contract terminated and retake the land, but the seller can sell the property after giving the buyer notice and 30 days to cure the default. The sale must be conducted by a trustee with the same notice required in foreclosure sales. If after the sale the buyer still owes money, the seller can have a judgment against the purchaser. ANNUAL STATEMENTS (Section 442.830) A seller party to a long term contract for deed is required to provide purchasers with an annual statement in January of each year, which shall include the seller's good faith understanding of the status of the purchaser's payments made to date under the contract, as well as other information delineated in the act. A seller who fails to comply with this requirement is liable for liquidated damages and reasonable attorney's fees, as described in the act. TRANSFER OF TITLE (Section 442.836) A seller party to a long term contract for deed is required to transfer title of the property to the buyer within 30 days of the buyer's final payment. If the seller does not comply with this requirement, the seller is liable for liquidated damages and reasonable attorney's fees, as described in the act. This act is similar to SB 677 (2014), SB 388 (2013), SB 555 (2012), and HB 296 (2011). SCOTT SVAGERAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
SB 1525 — SB 1525 - This act authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to contract with a Missouri affiliate of a national public health association or public health institute, or a similar or successor entity, in order to assist in carrying out its duties to promote the health and well-being of Missouri residents. Such contracts may include efforts to assist in the delivery of health services throughout the state and the administration of grant funds and related programs. The Department and the designated affiliate shall provide a report to the General Assembly as specified in the act. This act is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 841 (2026) and HB 1783 (2026) and substantially similar to provisions in SB 1037 (2026), HCS/SB 94 (2025), and SB 549 (2025). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-02-05: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee