Missouri Senate Bills

SB 1469 - This act requires that the fee for the professional component of clinical pathology services shall be paid by MO HealthNet for professional services provided by a hospital-based pathologist for inpatient clinical pathology services rendered to MO HealthNet patients. The reimbursement shall be set at thirty percent of the approved outpatient simplified fee schedule based on Medicare's clinical laboratory fee schedule, as described in the act. This act is identical to a provision in SB 841 (2026), HB 1599 (2025), HCS/SB 94 (2025), and SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1467 - This act provides that the applicable cap on the amount of damages that may be awarded for a claim against the state or its public entities shall be the limitation in effect on the date of the accident or occurrence giving rise to the claims. This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 916 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/HB 1718 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1465 - This act authorizes Bollinger County to impose a sales tax at a rate not to exceed 1% for the purpose of providing funding for county facilities including, but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of county facilities. This act is identical to HB 2140 (2026) and to a provision in HCS/HB 2431 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1464 - Current law defines a multiple employer self-insured health plan as one that is either offered by a staff or employee leasing company or established or maintained for the purpose of offering or providing health, dental, or short-term disability benefits to employees of two or more employers. This act modifies such definition by providing that a multiple employer self-insured health plan also includes one that is established or maintained for the purpose of offering or providing health, dental, or short-term disability benefits to two or more self-employed individuals and their dependents. (Section 376.1000) Current law also requires a multiple employer self-insured health plan to establish a surplus account with one of three minimum balances, as described in the act. This act provides that such minimum shall either be $600,000, as provided in current law, or an amount equal to two times the authorized control level risk-based capital. (Section 376.1017) This act is similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026), a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed CCS/SS/HCS/HB 2596 (2026), and a provision in HCS/SB 1019 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1463 - In criminal proceedings involving one or more nonviolent misdemeanors, if a judge has reasonable cause to believe that the accused lacks mental fitness to proceed, this act authorizes the judge to direct the director of the Department of Mental Health to have the accused assessed by a mental health professional for necessary community treatment services or involuntary commitment. The Department shall establish standards and training for the assessments. Any assessment shall be completed within fourteen days unless the court orders otherwise. In such cases, the charges against the accused shall be dismissed after no less than six months following successful participation in treatment services, but no longer than the maximum amount of time the accused would have served if convicted. This act is similar to HB 2377 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1462 - This act provides that vehicle identification number and odometer inspections for titling purposes may be performed by an employee of a licensed new or used motor vehicle dealer if the vehicle is sold to a person who lives out of state and intends to register the vehicle out of state, or if the motor vehicle has less than 30,000 miles for the three-year period following the model year of manufacture. The act also exempts these vehicles from safety and emissions inspections prior to sale if the vehicle is sold by a private seller or by a licensed motor vehicle dealer that has sold at least 200 motor vehicles in the previous calendar year. The act further modifies the requirement to perform a safety inspection prior to sale to specify that a pre-sale inspection shall be performed no more than 60 days prior to sale, rather than "immediately prior to sale". This act contains provisions similar to HB 3041 (2026), HB 2655 (2026), is similar to SB 645 (2025), HB 1018 (2025), and HCS/HB 2317 (2024). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

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 NORBERG

SB 1460 - This act modifies provisions relating to towing. TOWING LIABILITY POLICY Current law requires motor vehicle liability policies to meet certain criteria. This act provides that any motor vehicle liability policy for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle rating of more than 26,000 pounds shall provide coverage for towing, winching, vehicle recovery, and emergency roadside labor in an amount of at least $100,000. (Section 303.190) RECOVERY OF TOWING COSTS Current law provides a mechanism for the owner of abandoned property that has been towed to file a petition in associate circuit court to determine if the abandoned property was wrongfully taken or withheld from its owner. This act applies such provision only to property for which the costs charged by the towing company do not exceed $15,000. For towed abandoned property with a gross vehicle rating of more than 26,000 pounds and with costs charged by the towing company exceeding $15,000, the owner of such property may, within seven days after the receipt of notification from the towing company pursuant to current law, file a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the abandoned property is stored if there is a dispute arising over costs charged by the towing company. The petition shall name the towing company among the defendants. Upon filing the petition, the property owner shall pay to the towing company fifty percent of all costs charged by the towing company as of the date of filing, and the remaining fifty percent of all costs shall be deposited with the court. If the court finds in favor of the towing company, the property owner shall pay the remainder of the costs to the towing company along with interest accrued from the date of filing. Within five business days of depositing fifty percent of the costs charged by the towing company with the court, the property owner shall remove the truck, trailer, cargo, and any debris associated with such items from the premises of the towing company. Failure to remove such property shall result in the property owner forfeiting the moneys deposited with the court to the towing company. (Section 304.156) This act is identical to HB 3447 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1459 - This act establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act" which provides that any federal order of protection or other federal judicial or executive order which directs the seizure of a firearm or prohibits the possession of a firearm, except as provided for in the act, shall not be enforced in this state. Additionally, no public agency, political subdivision, or law enforcement agency shall receive any federal funding for the purpose of enforcing any federal acts or judicial orders confiscating any firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition. Any political subdivision or law enforcement officer who violates this act shall be subject to a $50,000 penalty per occurrence. Sovereign immunity shall not be an affirmative defense. This act is identical to HB 1683 (2026), HB 1700 (2026),and to a provision contained in SB 1055 (2026), HB 2176 (2026), and is similar to SB 142 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

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'BRIEN

SB 1455 - The act establishes the "Guidelines for User Age-Verification and Responsible Dialogue Act of 2026" or the "GUARD Act". The act provides that it shall be unlawful to design, develop, or make available an artificial intelligence chatbot knowing or with reckless disregard that the chatbot poses certain risks of soliciting minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct or encouraging minors to create or transmit any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct. Any person who violates this provision shall be fined not more than $100,000 per offense. It shall be unlawful to design, develop, or make available an artificial intelligence chatbot knowing or with reckless disregard that the chatbot encourages, promotes, or coerces suicide, self-injury, or imminent physical or sexual violence. Any person who violates this provision shall be fined not more than $100,000 per offense. A covered entity, as defined in the act, shall require each individual accessing a chatbot to make a user account in order to use the chatbot. For any chatbot that exists as of August 28, 2026, a covered entity shall freeze the account, require the user to provide age data to restore the account, and using the age data classify each user as a minor or an adult. At the time an individual creates a new user account to interact with a chatbot, a covered entity shall request age data from the individual, verify the individual's age using a reasonable age verification process, and classify each user as a minor or an adult using the age data. A covered entity shall periodically review previously verified user accounts using a reasonable age verification process. A covered entity may contract with a third party to employ reasonable age verification measures as part of the age verification process, as described in the act. A covered entity shall establish reasonable measures to protect personal data as described in the act. Each artificial intelligence chatbot shall at the start of each conversation with a user at 30-minute intervals disclose to the user that the chatbot is artificial intelligence and not a human being and be programmed to ensure that the chatbot does not claim to be a human being. The chatbot shall not represent that the chatbot is a licensed professional, as described in the act, or that the chatbot provides certain professional services, as described in the act. If the age verification process determines that an individual is a minor, a covered entity shall prohibit the minor from accessing any chatbot made available by the covered entity. The Attorney General may bring a civil action for violations of the act. Relief is described in the act. The act is similar to HCS/HB 2032 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1454 - This act modifies current law on the use of investigational drugs and devices for individuals with terminal illnesses to include those individuals with life-threatening or severely debilitating conditions or illnesses. Currently, investigational drugs shall not include Schedule I controlled substances. This act repeals that prohibition. This act is substantially similar to a provision of SCS/SB 90 (2025) and SCS/SB 768 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1453 - Currently, the establishment of a physician-patient relationship for purposes of telehealth shall include an interview and a physical examination. Under this act, an evaluation is required, but a physical examination shall be required only if needed to meet the standard of care. Current law prohibits the use of an internet or telephone questionnaire completed by a patient from constituting an acceptable medical interview for the provision of treatment by telehealth. This act permits such questionnaires if the information provided is sufficient as though the medical evaluation was performed in person and has been reviewed by the treating health care professional. Any provider that uses a questionnaire to establish a physician-patient relationship through telemedicine shall be employed or contracted with a business entity that is licensed to provide health care in this state. A health care provider using a medical evaluation questionnaire completed by a patient over the internet or telephone shall provide a written report to the patient's primary health care provider within 14 days of evaluation regarding the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Additionally, current law requires a physician-patient relationship for purposes of telehealth to include a sufficient dialogue with the patient regarding treatment. This act changes "dialogue" to "exchange" with the patient regarding treatment. Finally, current law prohibits a health care provider from prescribing any drug, controlled substance, or other treatment to a patient based solely on an internet request or questionnaire. Under this act, a health care provider shall not prescribe any drug, controlled substance, or other treatment to a patient in the absence of a proper provider-patient relationship. Medical records of any drug, controlled substance, or treatment prescribed to a patient through telemedicine shall be collected, stored, and maintained, in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 710 (2025) and similar to SB 108 (2025), SB 851 (2024), SCS/SB 418 (2023), and HB 710 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1450 - This act provides that the State Legal Expense Fund shall be used to pay claims or final judgments against any entity, including its members, officers, or employees, that provides foster care case management services or residential services under a contract with the state. This act is identical to SB 844 (2026) and is similar to HCS/HB 2610 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1449 - This act provides that an enrollee's health benefit plan shall not deny coverage of a nonopioid prescription drug in favor of an opioid drug, require the enrollee to try an opioid drug before covering the nonopioid prescription drug, or require a higher level of cost-sharing for a nonopioid prescription drug than for an opioid drug. This act shall apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2027. This act is similar to SCS/SB 841 (2026), SB 902 (2026), HCS/SB 1019 (2026), SB 1350 (2026), SB 158 (2025), HCS/HB 2372 (2026), HCS/HBs 2642, 2296, 1966 & 1680 (2026), HB 804 (2025), and HCS/SS/SB 7 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1448 - This act provides that when calculating an enrollee's overall contribution to an out-of-pocket max or any cost-sharing requirement under a health benefit plan, a health carrier or pharmacy benefits manager shall include any amounts paid by the enrollee or paid on behalf of the enrollee for any medication for which a generic substitute is not available. Additionally, no health carrier or pharmacy benefits manager shall design benefits in a manner that takes into account the availability of any cost-sharing assistance program for any medication for which a generic drug substitute is not available. The provisions of this act shall apply to health benefit plans entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after August 28, 2026. This act is identical to SB 1327 (2026), SB 970 (2026), SB 840 (2026), HB 1941 (2026), HB 1681 (2026), and HB 79 (2025) and substantially similar to provisions in SCS/SB 970 (2026), HCS/HBs 1941, 2279, & 1681 (2026), SB 45 (2025), and similar to provisions in SB 187 (2025), SB 512 (2025), SB 1106 (2024), SB 844 (2024), SB 1190 (2024), HCS/HB 442 (2023), HB 1628 (2024), SB 269 (2023), and SB 1031 (2022). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1447 - This act creates the "Patients First Act", which directs the Department of Commerce and Insurance to implement and enforce certain provisions of the federal Public Health Service Act. Insurers shall not discriminate with respect to participation under the plan or coverage against any health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider's license or certification under state law. Health benefit plans shall not discriminate against health care providers based on the providers' licensure with respect to reimbursement or participation in any plan or insurance program. All health care providers shall be reimbursed at the same rate for the same service as long as the service is within the provider's scope of practice. The act shall not be construed as preventing a group health plan or a health insurance issuer from establishing varying reimbursement rates based on quality or performance measures. Nothing in this act shall apply to licensed physicians. This act is identical to HB 1894 (2026), substantially similar to SB 499 (2025), and similar to HCS/HB 530 (2025), HB 309 (2025), HB 2733 (2024), SB 558 (2023), and HB 935 (2023). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1446 - Current law provides that the Governor shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in the General Assembly upon receipt of any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess. This act requires such special election to be held at least fifty days but not more than six months after receipt of the resignation or notice of vacancy. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1441 - This act provides that the Department of Revenue shall retain vehicle odometer information for certain vehicles that are "model year 2013 or newer" rather than "ten years of age or less" with regard to the requirement of such vehicles to have motor vehicle safety inspections. This act is identical to HB 2743 (2026) and HB 2036 (2026), and substantially similar to provisions in HB 2655 (2026), SCS/HCS/HB 247 (2025), SCS/HCS/HBs 799, 334, 424 & 1069 (2025), HB 969 (2025), HCS/HB 378 (2025), and HB 424 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1440 - Current law authorizes an income tax deduction for contributions made to the Missouri Higher Education Deposit Program, the Missouri Education Program, or to any other qualified tuition program established under 26 U.S.C. Section 529. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act removes references to other federal 529 qualified tuition programs so that contributions made to such programs in other states shall not qualify for a Missouri income tax deduction. This act is substantially similar to HB 1272 (2025) and to a provision in HCS/HB 606 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

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 ERTLE

SB 1438 - This act modifies the required amount of motor vehicle liability insurance. The required amount of coverage for bodily injury or death is increased from $25,000 to $50,000 for one person, and from $50,000 to $100,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more persons in any one accident, and from $25,000 to $50,000 for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident. Currently, any underinsured motor vehicle coverage with less than two times the limits for bodily injury or death under current law shall be construed to provide coverage in excess of the liability coverage of any underinsured motor vehicle involved in the accident. This act provides that any underinsured motor vehicle coverage shall be construed to provide coverage in excess of the liability coverage of any motor vehicle involved in the accident. This act is identical to SB 1289 (2026) and HB 2082 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1437 - This act modifies and creates provisions relating to charging and sentencing repeat offenders. Prosecuting attorneys are required to execute and enforce criminal laws regarding repeat offenders. This act also establishes guidelines for the charging and removal of a prosecutor that fails to charge, plead, or prove a defendant's eligibility for an enhancement, or fails to abide by plea restrictions also created by this act. The Attorney General has the authority to file a civil complaint against a prosecuting attorney to remove such prosecuting attorney from office. This act requires circuit judges to abide by enhancement provisions for eligible defendants or forfeit rights to their office. The Attorney General is authorized to initiate quo warranto proceedings against a circuit judge that forfeits rights to their office subject to this provision. Under this act, when a person is found guilty of an offense and sentenced to an extended imprisonment, their offense shall be recorded as an offense of the class of the extended sentence. This act establishes a prohibition of plea agreements for defendants that are charged with certain enumerated crimes, or are eligible for enhancement, unless there is insufficient evidence to prove the case, and the prosecutor provides a written statement regarding the good faith justification for the plea agreement. The current sentencing ranges for felony classes are modified as follows: • Class A felony increased to fifteen years to forty years, from ten years to thirty years; • Class B felony increased to ten years to twenty years, from five years to fifteen years; • Class C felony increased to five years to fifteen years, from three years to ten years; • Class D felony increased to three years to ten years, from a maximum of seven years; and • Class E felony increased to two to five years, from a maximum of four years. This act repeals the court's discretion to sentence a person convicted of a class D or E felony to less than one year in the county jail. Under this act, a prior felony offender that is found guilty of a class A felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment for a class A felony that is not life imprisonment. A persistent felony offender, as defined in the act, that is found guilty of a class A felony shall be sentenced to life imprisonment. Further, this act requires that a prior felony offender that has been found guilty of a class B, C, D, or E felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment, except life imprisonment, for the class that is one class higher than the offense for which they are found guilty. A persistent felony offender that is found guilty of a class B, C, D, or E felony shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment, including life imprisonment, for the class that is two classes higher than the offense for which they are found guilty. This act provides that a persistent misdemeanor offender, as defined in the act, who is found guilty of a class A, B, or C misdemeanor shall be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment for a class E felony. Under this act, a person that receives an enhanced sentence shall not serve a term of imprisonment less than the maximum term of imprisonment allowable under law. In addition, such person shall not be eligible to have their sentence suspended, waived, or reduced by any means, including by the Parole Board. This act has a severability clause and an emergency clause. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1436 - The act provides that all covered buildings, as defined in the act, shall have at least one fuel gas alarm in each room containing a gas appliance in accordance with the fuel gas alarm manufacturer's instructions and safety standards, as described in the act. All new covered buildings and covered buildings with major renovations within the last ten years shall include hardwired or battery-powered fuel gas alarms for enhanced safety. Single and multifamily dwellings shall have individual unit alarms installed in every room containing a gas appliance in accordance with safety standards, as described in the act. All covered buildings shall comply with the requirements of the act on or before January 1, 2028. Compliance shall be verified during certificate of occupancy issuance for new buildings, rental license renewals, and fire safety inspections for existing buildings by the appropriate authority. A person who is not a licensed electrician may install a battery-powered or plug-in fuel gas alarm. Only a licensed electrician shall install a hardwired fuel gas alarm system. After January 1, 2027, any person who acquires a covered building shall install fuel gas alarms within 30 days of acquisition or occupancy, whichever is later, if such fuel gas alarms are not already present. A transfer of real property that includes a covered building shall include an affidavit of compliance, on a form provided by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, stating that fuel gas alarms are or will be installed, with the affidavit signed and dated by the buyer. Such fuel gas alarms shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and safety standards, as described in the act. The act creates the "State Fuel Gas Safety Assistance Fund" consisting of moneys from gifts, donations, grants, and bequests from public or private sources. Moneys from the Fund shall be used by the Missouri Department of Public Safety for the purposes of providing free or subsidized fuel gas alarms to low-income households. The Missouri Department of Public Safety shall enforce the provisions of the act. If the Department finds that a violation occurred, the Department shall ask the Attorney General to commence a civil action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court shall grant relief as described in the act. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1435 - This act increases the membership of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission from 3 members to 5 members. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1434 - 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 1537 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1433 - This act authorizes a sales tax exemption for the sale of all diabetic supplies, as defined in the act. JOSH NORBERG

SB 1431 - This act establishes the "Missouri Building Codes Act". New facilities constructed for the state shall comply with standards established under the act, and a state agency requiring building inspections shall comply with the same standards of inspection required under the act. The act specifies provisions for political subdivisions adopting existing building codes by reference, and enacting local amendments to the state code, as provided in the act. There is established within the Department of Commerce and Insurance the "Missouri Building Codes Commission", with membership and duties as laid out in the act, including the establishment of advisory committees. The Commission shall establish fees for the issuance and renewal of certain permits, and shall charge an additional fee, to be collected by political subdivisions for the permits. The act establishes a fund into which the state fees, any grants, and appropriations by the General Assembly shall be deposited for uses specified in the act. Missouri building codes other than the fire code shall be administered by the State Codes Manager. The state fire code shall be administered by the State Fire Marshal. The Missouri Building Codes Commission shall hold public hearings as part of adopting or amending codes in the manner described in the act. The act further describes enforcement authority of the State Codes Manager, State Fire Marshal, and authorities having jurisdiction as such term is defined in the act. Agricultural buildings shall be exempt from building codes adopted under the act. A jurisdiction adopting the Missouri Building Codes that also requires residential reoccupancy inspections when there is a change in ownership, tenants, or occupants shall use a residential reoccupancy checklist established under the guidance of the Missouri Building Codes Commission as provided in the act. This act is substantially similar to HB 3466 (2026) and SB 743 (2025) and similar to HB 2870 (2024). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1429 - Current law requires withholding tax returns to be submitted electronically by employers with at least two hundred fifty employees. Beginning January 1, 2026, this act requires such electronic returns for employers with an amount of employees that meets or exceeds the threshold provided in federal law. This act is substantially similar to HB 1919 (2026) and to a provision in HCS/SB 994 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1428 - Beginning with the 2026-27 school or academic year, this act prohibits school districts, public schools, and certain institutions of higher education, as well as employees of such entities, from requiring any employee or student to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or gene therapy in order to be physically present at any events, premises, or facilities. A vaccine shall not be required as a condition for employment or for acceptance as a student. Testing for COVID-19 shall not be done without the written consent of the employee, the student, or, for a minor student, all parents or guardians. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development are required to investigate any reported violations of the act. A teacher who violates the act may be subject to the suspension or revocation of his or her certificate of license to teach. A student, parent, or school employee may bring a civil action for injunctive relief or damages, or both, for any physical, mental, or emotional injuries caused by a school district's, public school's, or school employee's violation of the act. A school district or institution of higher education that violates the act shall not be entitled to receive state aid or any other revenues of the state until the school district or institution comes into compliance with the act. A student or employee of an institution of higher education may bring a civil action for injunctive relief or damages, or both, for any physical, mental, or emotional injuries caused by a violation of the act by an institution of higher education or an employee thereof. This act is identical to SB 222 (2025) and similar to HB 1807 (2024), SB 159 (2023), HB 1347 (2023), HB 1475 (2022), and to provisions in HB 1130 (2023). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1426 - This act requires the Department of Transportation to establish procedures to address nonconsensual towing, recovery, and cleanup practices related to the removal of commercial vehicles from roadways, as described in the act. Such procedures shall include a process for the filing and review of complaints against a towing company, factors the Department shall consider in determining whether a charge was fair and reasonable, requirements for information to be included on nonconsensual towing invoices, and disciplinary measures for towing companies found to be in violation of the act. The Department may establish a "Towing and Recovery Review Board" consisting of seven members, as described in the act. The Board shall assist the Department in reviewing complaints, identifying potential violations, making recommendations to the Department, and approving or rejecting a final determination of the Department. If the Department or the Board determines there is a genuine dispute as to the reasonableness or amount of fees assessed by a towing company, the company shall release the vehicle and cargo to the owner, operator, or insurer of the vehicle and cargo without the owner paying any portion of the fees assessed. The act prohibits a towing company from using a per pound method of charging for a nonconsensual tow. This act is identical to HB 1741 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1424 - This act modifies provisions relating to credit unions. Current law provides that membership shares in a credit union shall have a par value of $25-100. This act changes the par value to $1-100. The act additionally modifies provisions governing the conduct of board meetings of a credit union. Unless specifically prohibited by the bylaws, directors may participate in and act at any meeting of the board through the use of a telephone, video conference, or other electronic means. Participation by directors in a meeting may be in any combination of in person, telephone, or other electronic or virtual means provided that all directors participating can communicate simultaneously. Any action taken during such meeting shall have the same binding and legal effect as if conducted fully in person. Votes and other actions of the directors may be conducted by electronic means, including remote or online systems, provided that board approved procedures are established to verify the identity of voting directors and to ensure the integrity of the process. This act is substantially similar to the truly agreed to HB 2586 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1422 - This act renames the "Missouri Wine and Grape Board" to the "Missouri Wine, Grape, and Spirits Board". The act modifies the membership requirements and duties of the Board, as described in the act. The act provides that moneys credited to both the Agriculture Business Development Fund and the Missouri Wine and Grape Fund shall be used for the employment of experts in the field of distillation as deemed necessary. Beginning August 28, 2026, all moneys collected by the Board shall be deposited into the Missouri Wine and Grape Fund. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1420 - This act modifies provisions relating to mail sent by state entities. The act requires the executive director of the Missouri Ethics Commission to notify the candidate or treasurer of a campaign committee by any means, rather than just registered mail, if the committee has failed to file any campaign finance report required by Missouri law. The act modifies the notice due to taxpayers in the case of a tax deficiency by requiring a notice of deficiency to be mailed by regular first class mail, rather than certified or registered mail as required by current law, to the taxpayer at his last known address or delivered electronically at the taxpayer's request. Pursuant to current law, any notice served on an applicant or recipient of a blind pension shall be sent by certified mail. This act repeals the requirement that the mail be sent certified, except in the case of notices of adverse actions being taken against the applicant or recipient. This act is identical to provisions in the truly agreed to SCS/HB 2180 (2026) and substantially similar to SB 666 (2025), HB 520 (2025), SB 1134 (2024), HB 2585 (2024), HCS/SS/SB 378 (2023), HB 79 (2023), and the perfected HB 510 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1419 - Current law requires a notice of tax deficiency to a taxpayer by certified or registered mail. This act instead requires such notice to be mailed by regular first class mail, or electronically at the taxpayer's request. This act is identical to SB 1419 (2026) and to a provision in SB 1420 (2026) and SCS/HB 2180 (2026), and is substantially similar to a provision in SB 666 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1418 - This act provides that any official court record pertaining to a case in which a person is charged with a felony, class A misdemeanor, violation for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, offense that can be enhanced to a class A misdemeanor or higher for subsequent violations, sexual offense, and any ordinance violation shall not be made available to a member of the public through a statewide court automation system. However, the official record may be made available through any statewide court automation system to members of the public physically at the courthouse where the official court record is a record for that court. Additionally, such records shall be available in such automation system if the person accessing such record is court personnel, law enforcement agencies, judges, prosecutors, a defendant's attorney, or any other person needing access to such record if deemed necessary by the court. This act is identical to SB 442 (2025), SB 1230 (2024), and SB 298 (2023) and is substantially similar to HB 2033 (2022), HB 146 (2021), and HCS/HB 1686 (2020), and is similar to HB 1221 (2019). KATIE O'BRIEN

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 HCS/SB 1092 (2026), in HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), HB 1963 (2026), in HCS/HB 2300 (2026), SB 479 (2025), and SB 563 (2025) and is substantially similar to HB 886 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1416 - Current law prohibits certain uses of electronic communication devices while operating a noncommercial motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle on any highway or property open to the public for vehicular traffic in this state, and preempts the entire field of regulating the use of electronic communication devices by the operators of commercial and noncommercial motor vehicles. This act modifies such preemption provision by allowing local ordinances and regulations that do not conflict with provisions of state law. This act is identical to HS/HCS/HBs 3068 & 3049 (2026), HCS/HB 2742 (2026), and HB 2055 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1415 - Currently, under Article V of the Missouri Constitution, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals and certain circuit and associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from the nonpartisan commissions while the remaining judges are elected. This act repeals provisions relating to the nonpartisan selection. This act is contingent upon the passage of a constitutional amendment that requires the appointment of all judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and requires the election of all circuit and associate circuit judges. KATIE O'BRIEN

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 SHEVELEVA

SB 1413 - Currently, the fee that a private attorney retained by the state is entitled to receive is limited based on a percentage of the amount that is recovered. Current law also provides that the total fee payable to all retained private attorneys in any matter that is the subject of a contingency fee contract shall not exceed $10 million. Furthermore, contingency fees shall only be payable from moneys received from judgments or settlement agreements and shall be based on any amount attributable to a fine or civil penalty. This act repeals these provisions. This act is identical to SB 600 (2023). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1412 - The act creates provisions relating to age verification on adult websites. Under the act, a commercial entity that publishes or distributes material on its website, including a social media platform, more than 1/3 of which is sexual material harmful to minors, as defined in the act, shall use reasonable age verification methods to verify that an individual attempting to access the material is 18 years of age or older. A commercial entity or a third party that performs age verification shall not retain any identifying information of the individual. A commercial entity that is required to perform age verification under the act shall post certain notices on its website, as described in the act. The act shall not apply to bona fide news or public interest broadcasts or other media and shall not affect the rights of a news-gathering organization. An internet service provider or subsidiary, search engine, or cloud service shall not be held liable for violating provisions of the act solely for providing internet access to any content not under the provider's control. The Attorney General shall enforce provisions of the act. If the Attorney General believes that a violation occurred and an action is in the public interest, the Attorney General may commence an action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court may grant relief, as described in the act. The act is identical to SB 1346 (2026), SB 901 (2026), and similar to HCS/HBs 1839, 2921 & 3015 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SCS/SB 893 - This act modifies various provisions relating to sexual offenses, including penalties and restitution. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL (SECTIONS 43.656, 67.2540, 168.071, 210.1080, 324.012, 329.050, 339.100, 542.301, 566.010, 566.147, 566.148, 566.149, 566.150, 566.155, 573.010, 573.023, 573.025, 573.035, 573.037, 573.038, 573.050, 573.052, 573.215, 589.042, 589.400, 589.414, 650.120, and 660.520) Under current law, the phrase "child pornography" is used to describe sexual images of minors. This act replaces that phrase with "child sexual abuse material" throughout the code and adds a provision to the definition that includes images even if the minor was not engaged in sexually explicit conduct at the time the image was created. This provision also includes anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, or any other items that resemble a minor if intended to be used for the sexual arousal or gratification of any person, or for the purpose of causing emotional distress to any person. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). SEX AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING (SECTIONS 56.265, 190.142, 210.1505, 211.326, 337.618, and 590.050) This act creates the Committee on Sex and Human Trafficking Training within the Statewide Council Against Adult Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. This seven member committee shall annually evaluate and establish guidelines for the sex and human trafficking training. This act provides that the committee shall produce and digitally distribute a training program that meets the guidelines the committee establishes. Additionally, the committee may approve training programs produced by another entity if it is consistent with the established guidelines. This committee shall be in effect starting January 1, 2027 and expire on December 31, 2031. Under current law, prosecuting attorneys receive two thousand dollars of their salary only upon completion of twenty hours of classroom instruction relating to the operations of the prosecuting attorney's office. This act provides that in addition the twenty hour requirement, prosecuting attorneys must also complete one hour of sex and human trafficking training each year between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2031. Under this act, EMTs and advanced EMTs must receive sex and human trafficking training in the following increments prior to relicensure: • One hour if applying before January 1, 2028; • Two hours if applying between December 31, 2027 and January 1, 2029; • Three hours if applying between December 31, 2028 and January 1, 2030; and • Four hours if applying between December 31, 2029 and January 1, 2031. This act modifies the continuing education standards for juvenile officers to include one hour of sex and human trafficking each year starting on January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031. Currently, a social worker must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every twenty-four months to renew their license. This act provides that thirty hour requirement shall include two hours of sex and human trafficking training. This provision is effective starting January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031. This act requires that each peace officer receive two hours of sex and human trafficking training within the law enforcement continuing education one-year reporting period. This provision is effective starting January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). STATEWIDE COUNCIL AGAINST ADULT TRAFFICKING AND THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (SECTION 210.1505) This act renames the "Statewide Council on Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children" to the "Statewide Council Against Adult Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children", and places the council within the office of the Attorney General to make recommendations for the statewide effort against trafficking. Under this act, the Council shall be created within thirty days of the August 28, 2026, and must have its first meeting within thirty days of its creation. The Council has the authority to create subgroups to offer recommendations on specific issues. Currently, there are certain members of the Council that can choose a designee to be on the Council. This act requires that such designees have involvement in anti-human trafficking efforts, or knowledge or experience in human trafficking investigations. Under this act, the member of the judiciary that sits on the Council must have experience in the juvenile court and must be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court. Currently, there are two representatives from agencies providing services to the victims of child sex trafficking. This provision replaces them with one member of the Missouri Hospital Association with experience and knowledge of human trafficking. This act also adds three new members to the Council for a total of eighteen members. Additionally, the Attorney General is given the discretion to add any nongovernmental agencies that are deemed necessary. This provision creates the position of executive director to be appointed by the Attorney General, and shall serve under their supervision. This act creates the "Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Education and Awareness Fund". This fund is a dedicated fund and upon appropriation, moneys in the fund shall be used to pay for the position of the executive director and any administrative support of the Council. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS (SECTIONS 315.005 and 315.081) Under this act, every employee and operator of a lodging establishment must receive human trafficking awareness training within one hundred eighty days of employment, and annual human trafficking awareness training after the first year of employment. Human trafficking awareness training shall be approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services and shall include certain enumerated components. Provisions require that every operator of a lodging establishment shall adopt and implement policies and procedures for reporting suspected human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, or to a local law enforcement agency. Operators of lodging establishments are also required to maintain records of employee or operator training for the duration of the time that the employee is employed by the establishment and for one year after employment ends. These provisions are identical to SB 1365 (2026). DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (SECTION 324.035) This act authorizes a board, commission, or committee within the Division of Professional Registration to contract or partner with an outside vendor or agency for the purpose of offering continuing education classes if the program has been approved by the director of the Division of Professional Registration. If such program is approved, it must be made available to all licensees of the board, commission, or committee. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING CASES (SECTION 537.054, 566.201, and 566.218) Under these provisions, a person can bring an action to recover damages for any injury or illness caused by child sex trafficking within twenty years of the plaintiff attaining twenty-one years of age. A person can also bring an action under these provisions within three years of the date the plaintiff discovers, or reasonably should have discovered that the injury or illness was caused by child sex trafficking. This act provides that a prosecuting or circuit attorney may request assistance from the Attorney General to assist in the prosecution of child sex trafficking cases. Prosecuting or circuit attorneys may also request any resource or capability of the Office of the Attorney General while prosecuting a child trafficking case. Any defendant that has been found guilty of a sex trafficking offense may have such defendant's real or personal property that was used, attempted to be used, or intended to be used in furtherance of a sex trafficking offense seized. Any property seized under this provision shall be forfeited pursuant to the Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). EVIE AND SOPHIE'S LAW (SECTION 566.152) This act creates the offense of grooming of a minor. A person commits this offense when such person is twenty-one years old or older and knowingly engages in a pattern of conduct that includes at least one overtly sexual act toward a minor that a reasonable person would infer is intended to prepare, condition, or manipulate such minor for sexual conduct, sexual performance, or a commercial sex act. Direct evidence of explicit statements of intent of the defendant are not required. Intent of the defendant may be established by the nature, frequency, and context of communications or actions, however intent of the defendant shall be evaluated based only on what a reasonable person would infer. This act provides that the offense of grooming of a minor shall not apply to a parent, guardian, or family member of the minor who is providing care or support to the minor if there is no evidence of sexual intent or exploitation of the minor. The offense of grooming of a minor shall be a class C felony, unless sexual conduct, sexual performance, or a commercial sex act occurs, in which case it is a class B felony. In addition to imprisonment, a person convicted of grooming of a minor shall be ordered to pay restitution to the victim. This act provides that the Department of Public Safety shall issue guidance for the public on recognizing actions that constitute grooming of a minor and how to respond to potential instances of grooming of a minor and available treatments and services for victims of grooming. The Department shall also issue procedures and training for professionals on investigating and prosecuting those who commit the offense of grooming of a minor. These provisions are identical to HB 1814 (2026) and HB 1551 (2026). SEXUAL OFFENSES (SECTIONS 566.211, 567.030, and 610.131) Under this act, the offense of sexual trafficking of a child in the second degree by a parent, legal guardian, or other person that has custody or control of a child is a felony for which the authorized term of imprisonment is imprisonment for the duration of the person's natural life. Currently, the offense of patronizing prostitution is a class B misdemeanor, unless the individual who the offender patronizes is less than eighteen years of age but older than fifteen years of age, in which case it is a class E felony. This act modifies the offense to be a class E felony, unless the individual who the offender patronizes is less than eighteen years of age but older than fifteen years of age, in which case it is a class D felony. Under current law, a person that was convicted of prostitution can have records of such conviction expunged only if the person was under the age of eighteen at the time of the offense. This act removes the requirement that the person be under the age of eighteen at the time of the offense to apply to have such records expunged. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). EVAN'S VOICE ACT (SECTIONS 573.110, 573.112, and 573.114) Under current law, the offense of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images only applies if the image is of a person that is at least eighteen years of age. This act removes that element of the offense to include images of minors in the offense. This act also provides that the offense of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images shall be a class C felony if the images are of a minor. Under current law, the offense of threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images only applies if the image is of a person that is at least eighteen years of age. This act removes that element of the offense to include images of minors in the offense. Currently the offense of threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images is a class E felony. This act provides that upon the second offense it shall be a class D felony and a third or subsequent offense shall be a class C felony. If the image is of a minor or vulnerable person, the offense of threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images is a class B felony. Where the threat of the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images is the proximate cause of serious physical injury or death of a person, the offense shall be a class B felony. This act provides that a person that has been found guilty of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images or threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images shall be ordered by the sentencing court to pay restitution, in an amount determined by the court, to the victim of the offense. These provisions are similar to HB 1814 (2026) and HB 2551 (2026). CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION FUND (SECTION 595.045) Under current law, a person found guilty of certain crimes shall have a judgment in favor of the state of Missouri entered against them. This provision adds that a person found guilty of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images or threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images shall have a judgment of five hundred dollars but not more than five thousand dollars entered against such person. These provisions are identical to HB 1814 (2026) and HB 2551 (2026). MISSOURI CRIME VICTIMS FUND (SECTION 595.047) This act establishes the "Missouri Crime Victims Fund". Moneys in the fund shall be disbursed to entitlement jurisdictions, eligible entities, or local governmental entities that are eligible for victim assistance grants under the federal Victims of Crime Act. These provisions are identical to SB 1242 (2026). CYBER CRIME GRANTS (SECTION 650.120) Under current law, there is a Cyber Crime Investigation Fund and a panel within the Department of Public Safety is authorized to award grants to multijurisdictional internet cyber crime law enforcement task forces, enforcement groups, and other law enforcement agencies. The program expired on August 28, 2024, and terminated on September 1, 2025. This act reauthorizes the fund and repeals the expiration. These provisions are identical to HB 1946 (2026) and HB 2273 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1320 - Under current law, certain business records are required to be notarized in order to be entered into evidence in a court proceeding. This act repeals those requirements and provides that such records shall not be deemed invalid for the reason that it uses an electronic signature or that it does not include a notarization. Additionally, any affidavit falsely made shall subject the signer to criminal penalties for perjury. This act is identical to a provision in SB 143 (2205), in SB 397 (2025), in SCS/SB 1400 (2024), in SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1659 (2024), and in SCS/HCS/HB 2700 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1267 - Under this act, a hospital that is not in material compliance with federal hospital price transparency laws on the date that items or services are purchased from, or provided to a patient by, the hospital shall not initiate or pursue a collection action against the patient for a debt owed for the items or services. The patient may file suit against the hospital for a prohibited collection and the hospital, if found to be materially out of compliance with federal price transparency laws, shall refund any amount of debt the payor has paid, pay a penalty to the patient in an amount equal to the debt, dismiss or cause to be dismissed any court action with prejudice and pay the patient's attorney fees and costs, and remove or cause to be removed any report made to a consumer reporting agency relating to the debt. This act is identical to SB 336 (2025), SB 1212 (2024), and HB 1161 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1235 - This act makes the following persons ineligible for parole, probation, or conditional release: • Any person convicted of the offense of tampering with a judicial officer who threatened or caused harm to the judicial officer or members of the officer's family, or who used force, threats, or deception against or toward the officer or members of the officer's family; • Any person convicted of the offense of tampering with a judicial officer who caused a death or bodily injury in the course of committing the offense; and • Any person convicted of the offense of tampering with a judicial proceeding who threatened or caused harm to any person or property. This act is similar to HCS/HB 2699 (2026) and SB 453 (2025), and to a provision contained in HCS/HB 1457 (2025) TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1213 - This act requires 340B covered entities to report to the Department of Health and Senior Services certain information regarding utilization of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and certain payments and expenditures as outlined in the act. The Department shall prepare a report aggregating the information, and shall provide the report to the General Assembly and publish the report on its public website. The act prescribes a civil penalty of $1000 per day for any 340B covered entity that fails to provide the information required under the act. This act is similar to HB 781 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1178 - This act requires 340B covered hospitals, as defined in the act, to report to the Department of Health and Senior Services certain information regarding utilization of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and certain payments and expenditures as outlined in the act. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall prepare a report aggregating the reported information, and shall provide the report to the General Assembly and publish the report on its public website. The act prescribes a civil penalty of $1000 per day for any 340B covered hospital that fails to provide the information as required under the act. This act is similar to HB 781 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1117 - This act establishes "The Taylor Swift Act" which establishes a cause of action against a person who discloses a digital depiction, as defined in this act, of an individual who is under eighteen years of age or an intimate digital depiction, as defined in this act, of an individual and who knows or recklessly disregards the fact that the individual has not consented to such disclosure as provided in the act. The depicted individual may recover damages as described in the act along with injunctive relief. An action shall not be brought if the disclosure was made in good faith to or by a law enforcement officer in the course of reporting or investigating unlawful conduct or as part of a legal proceeding. Additionally, an action shall not be brought if the disclosure was a matter of legitimate public concern or interest or if the disclosure reasonably intended to assist the depicted individual. This act provides that a person commits the offense of disclosure of a digital depiction if the person discloses, or threatens to disclose: (1) A digital depiction of an individual who is under eighteen years of age; or (2) An intimate digital depiction with the intent to harass, annoy, threaten, alarm, or cause substantial harm to the finances or reputation of the depicted individual or with the actual knowledge that or reckless disregard for whether such disclosure or threat of disclosure will cause harm to the depicted individual. Any such person shall be guilty of a class E felony for the first offense or a class C felony for any second and subsequent offenses or if the actions could reasonably be expected to affect the conduct of governmental proceedings or facilitate violence. Furthermore, it shall not be a defense to civil or criminal actions brought pursuant to this act that there is a disclaimer stating that the digital depiction was unauthorized or that the depicted individual did not participate in the creation or development of the digital depiction. Lastly, a provider of an interactive computer service shall not be held civilly or criminally liable under this act for actions voluntarily taken in good faith to restrict access to or availability of digital depictions or actions taken to enable or make available to information content providers or other persons the technical means to restrict access to digital depictions. This act is similar to HB 362 (2025), SB 411 (2025), SB 1424 (2024), HB 2573 (2024), and a provision in SB 1444 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1039 - This act establishes provisions relating to procedures for alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") processes. A court may refer, by either rule or order, any individual civil case or category of civil cases to any nonbinding ADR process. Within 30 days of referral, the parties may: (1) Notify the court that the parties have chosen pursuant to a written agreement to pursue an ADR process different from the ADR process chosen by the court; (2) Notify the court that the parties have agreed to delay such ADR process until a date certain; or (3) If any party, after conferring with the other parties, concludes that the ADR process has no reasonable chance of helping the parties understand or resolve a procedural or substantive issue or if there is a compelling circumstance, the party may file a motion to not participate in the ADR process. Once a motion has been filed, the ADR process shall not occur until a ruling and, if granted, the matter shall not be referred without compelling circumstances. In any action referred to an ADR process, discovery may proceed in any other action before, during, and after the ADR process, except the court may stay discovery to promote savings in time and expense. A neutral individual ("neutral") appointed by the court or requested by the parties to serve in the ADR process shall avoid any conflict of interest. Even if the neutral believes that no disqualifying conflict exists, the neutral shall: (1) Before agreeing to serve, make a reasonable inquiry to determine whether there are facts that would cause a reasonable person to believe that the neutral has a conflict of interest; (2) As soon as practicable, disclose reasonably known facts relevant to any conflicts of interest; and (3) After accepting a designation, disclose any previously undisclosed information that could reasonably suggest a conflict of interest. After disclosure of a conflict, the ADR process may proceed if all parties have agreed in writing or if the organization administering the ADR process determines under the parties' written agreement that the neutral may continue to serve. Any party believing a court-appointed neutral has a conflict of interest may request for the neutral to recuse himself or may file a motion for disqualification. Additionally, the court may require a change of a neutral if necessary to protect the rights of an unrepresented party. ADR communications, as defined in the act, shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding or subject to discovery. However, evidence that is otherwise admissible or subject to discovery shall not be inadmissible or protected from discovery solely because of its disclosure or use in the ADR process. Additionally, a court may admit communications, upon motion by a party and following a hearing, if the court finds that the communication is relevant and admissible and was: (1) Made in the presence of a mandated reporter and pertains to abuse or neglect that such mandated reporter is required to report; (2) A substantial threat or statement of a plan to inflict bodily injury capable of causing death or substantial bodily harm that is reasonably certain to occur; (3) Intentionally used to plan a crime, attempt to commit a crime, or to conceal an ongoing crime; or (4) Necessary to establish or defend against a professional misconduct or malpractice claim that is based on conduct occurring during the ADR process. If requested by a party or if necessary to ensure confidentiality, the hearing shall be conducted in the judge's chambers. A participant, including the neutral, has standing to intervene in any proceedings in order to object to the admissibility of communications made by such participant. Additionally, this act provides that no neutral, or agent or employee of the neutral or of the neutral's organization, shall be subpoenaed or compelled to disclose any ADR communication. No neutral who is a licensed attorney shall be required to disclose any ADR communication of which a reporting obligation in the rules of professional conduct of attorneys might otherwise apply. However, a neutral may be subpoenaed to enforce a written settlement agreement, but only to testify that the parties signed such agreement in his or her presence. The court may order the party seeking admission of an ADR communication to pay the costs and fees of the neutral or any other participant who intervenes to contest the admission or who responds to a subpoena regarding the ADR communications. Unless a written agreement provides for a binding ADR process, the processes conducted pursuant to this act shall be nonbinding. Furthermore, this act shall not preclude any court from referring any matter to a nonbinding ADR process. This act shall only apply to ADR processes referred by court order or rule or by a written agreement of the parties expressly providing for this act to apply. This act is not intended to undermine the right to a jury trial nor does this act require any party to settle any claim or attend a mediation with counsel. If the court has not referred the parties to an ADR process or if the parties elect not to use the provisions of this act, the process shall be regarded as settlement negotiations. If the parties have agreed in writing to an ADR process but have not invoked the provisions of this act, the neutral shall not be subpoenaed or otherwise compelled to disclose any matter revealed in the setting up or conducting of such ADR process. Finally, this act requires all settlement agreements to be in writing. This act is identical to SB 256 (2025), provisions in SB 352 (2025), in SCS/SB 897 (2024), SB 1096 (2024), in SCS/HCS/HB 2064 & HCS#2/HB 1886 (2024), SB 215 (2023), in SCS/HCS/HBs 994, 52 & 984 (2023), SB 1148 (2022), SB 591 (2021), HB 953 (2021), and HB 2534 (2020) and is substantially similar to HB 1456 (2024), provisions in CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SB 72 (2023), HB 82 (2023), and is similar to HB 2660 (2022). KATIE O'BRIEN

SR 640 - This resolution modifies Senate Rule 52 to require Senate bills with House amendments and conference committee substitutes to lie on the table for one day before being acted upon by the Senate. The resolution further modifies Senate Rule 84 to provide that a motion for the previous question shall be admitted upon the written demand of 18, rather than 10, senators. This resolution is similar to SR 567 (2026). JIM ERTLE

SCS/SB 988 - This act establishes the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact ("Compact"), which facilitates the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and provides for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a participating state the ability 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 dentist or dental hygienist to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in other participating states. The Compact further provides that a dentist or dental hygienist 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 dentist or dental hygienist 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 Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency of the participating states tasked with administering and implementing the Compact. 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 Board of the Commission, composed of seven Commissioners, to act on behalf of the Commission. The act provides for the powers and duties of the Commission, including the development and maintenance of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information on all licensees and applicants. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each participating state and impose fees on licensees for the compact privilege in order to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff. 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 act is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 1961 (2026) and in SS/HCS/HB 2974 (2026), and to provisions in HCS/SB 1092 (2026), and is similar to SB 327 (2025), a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025) and in SS/SB 778 (2024), and to provisions in HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), in HB 1847 (2026), in HCS/SS/SB 7 (2025), in HB 56 (2025), in HCS/SS/SB 61 (2025), in HB 1031 (2025), and in HB 2075 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 933 - The act provides that there shall be a moratorium on the construction of new and current solar projects in the state beginning the effective date of the act. The Department of Natural Resources shall promulgate rules concerning environmental issues with respect to the construction, placement, and operation of a solar project. The moratorium shall end on December 31, 2027. However, if the Department does not promulgate the rules before such date, the moratorium shall continue until such rules have been promulgated. This act has an emergency clause. The act is identical to SB 849 (2026) and similar to HB 2477 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SCS/SB 925 - This act establishes the Supporting Missouri Servicemen and Women Act. Currently, members of the Missouri National Guard serving under state active duty orders receive the same pay, longevity, and allowances as members of like grade and branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such members at least receive the daily paygrade rate of an E5 with maximum longevity and dependents. This act additionally provides that members of the Missouri National Guard who are on state active duty orders for more than 30 days shall receive an allowance for any premiums for TRICARE or other government-sponsored insurance programs for coverage of the member during the period of active duty. KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 873 - Current law allows a taxpayer to claim a tax credit for contributions made to shelters for victims of domestic violence or to rape crisis centers. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act modifies such tax credit to also allow a taxpayer to claim a $1,000 tax credit if the taxpayer has converted abandoned property into an operational shelter for victims of domestic violence, and a $500 tax credit if the taxpayer has rented residential real estate to a victim of domestic violence. This act is identical to HB 2345 (2026), SB 205 (2025), SB 437 (2023), and HB 2523 (2020), and is substantially similar to HB 279 (2025) and SB 795 (2024) and to a provision in SB 382 (2023). JOSH NORBERG

SCS/SB 871 - This act modifies the "Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review Board" within the Department of Health and Senior Services. Under this act, board membership shall include at least one member from each congressional district and membership shall be demographically diverse, including by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and rural and urban populations. Board members are increased from no more than 18 members to no more than 22 members. Additionally, the board shall, in its study and review of maternal deaths, consider the level and timing of prenatal and postnatal care, the presence or absence of maternity care deserts, approaches taken in this state and other states to reduce or eliminate racial inequities in maternal deaths, and the adequacy of data collected by the board. Data reported by the board shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, language, nationality, age, zip code, and level and timing of prenatal and postnatal care. This act is substantially similar to SB 39 (2025), SCS/SBs 1357 & 888 (2024), and SCS/SBs 579 & 595 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1107 - This act provides that no person shall receive compensation for advising or assisting, or referring to another person for such purposes, any individual with regard to any veterans benefits matter, as described in the act, unless such individual provides a written agreement containing the terms of the fees, provides certain disclosures, and complies with requirements under federal law. Additionally, no person shall advertise for such services without including a disclosure as specified in the act. Furthermore, no person shall receive compensation for any services rendered before the date on which a notice of disagreement is filed with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and no person shall guarantee the receipt of specific veteran benefits. Any person who violates this act shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This act is identical to SB 300 (2025), SB 1405 (2024), is substantially similar to HB 399 (2025), and is similar to a provision in HB 80 (2025), SB 316 (2025), HB 1102 (2025), and in HCS/HB 1490 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SCS/SB 976 - Current law requires any person who registers as a lobbyist to dissolve any candidate committee the person may have in existence. This act allows any person who has registered as a lobbyist and also has a candidate committee for the purpose of seeking a county, municipal, or school board office to maintain the candidate committee, provided the person is not lobbying the county, municipality, or school board for which the candidate committee is designated to seek office. Nothing in this act shall prohibit a person from changing the designated office sought by his or her candidate committee, provided such person is never simultaneously registered to lobby the public office for which such person's committee is designated to seek office. This act is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1871 (2026) and a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1788 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 935 - This act modifies provisions relating to ballot measures. Current law requires that summary statements for ballot measures be sufficient and fair. This act requires summary statements for initiative petitions to be complete, concise, clear, and accurate. Furthermore, if a court finds that a summary statement is not complete, concise, clear, and accurate and that a complete, concise, clear, and accurate statement cannot possibly be written in 100 or less words due to a single subject violation, the court shall enjoin the measure from being circulated for further signatures or, in the event that the measure has been certified to be placed on the ballot, the court shall enjoin the secretary of state from certifying the measure and all other officers from printing the measure on the ballot. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 908 - This act modifies provisions relating to firearms. Under current law, no political subdivision can regulate the possession of firearms, except to prohibit the use of the open carrying of firearms. This act repeals such exception. Additionally, this act provides that any political subdivision that violates the provisions of this act shall be subject to a penalty of $50,000 per occurrence. Any person injured by a violation of this act shall have standing to pursue an action for injunctive relief in the circuit court of the county in which the action allegedly occurred or in the circuit court of Cole County. The court shall hold a hearing on the motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction within 30 days of service of the petition. This provision is identical to SB 74 (2025). This act lowers, from 19 to 18, the age at which a person may obtain a concealed carry permit, and makes a corresponding modification to a provision relating to the unlawful use of weapons. These provisions are similar to SB 700 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.