Missouri Senate Bills

SB 972 - This act provides that any at grade railroad crossing constructed on or after August 28, 2026, shall include advanced detection and monitoring systems, as defined in the act, that are capable of detecting and classifying objects along the crossing and its approaches; of analyzing object behavior in real time to identify safety risks; of generating real-time alerts to warn train crews, operations personnel, and other relevant parties of potential hazards; and of providing integration capability with existing and future rail operation protocols, including positive train control (PTC) systems. The State Highways and Transportation Commission shall develop standards and specifications for such advanced detection and monitoring systems, as well as identify priority crossings for immediate upgrades based on hazard assessments and traffic volumes. The act requires the Department of Transportation to develop a program for the provision of grant funds and public-private partnerships for the installation of advanced detection and monitoring systems, with preference given to the priority crossings identified by the Commission. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SR 546 - This Senate resolution modifies Senate Rule 50 so that the referral of a bill to a committee by the President Pro Tem of the Senate shall be to a committee designated by the sponsor of the bill. This resolution is identical to SR 85 (2025). JIM ERTLE

SR 545 - This resolution honors the legacy of Alice Kitchen, who fought for equality, advocated for women and children and left an everlasting impact on all she knew. JIM ERTLE

SB 1160 - This act repeals the provision that the penalty for murder in the first degree may be death. This act also repeals all provisions relating to jury trials in which the death penalty is not waived. This act is identical to SB 465 (2205), HB 843 (2025), and HB 1882 (2024) and is substantially similar to HB 118 (2025) and HB 994 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1159 - This act provides that a person shall not sell or transfer a firearm unless the person is: • A licensed firearms dealer; • Selling or transferring to a licensed firearms dealer; or • If neither party is a licensed firearms dealer, the parties to the transaction complete the sale or transfer through a licensed firearms dealer, as provided in the act. If a firearm is to be transferred through a trust, the transfer shall be completed through a firearms dealer. If the heir or devisee is prohibited from receiving the firearm, the heir or devisee may authorize the transfer to a specific individual or the dealer may be authorized to sell the firearm and have the proceeds given to the heir or devisee. This act provides that neither the state nor any political subdivision shall require a firearms dealer to supply a list of transactions conducted. A firearms dealer shall not be required for transactions involving: • Law enforcement officers or corrections officers in the scope of their duty; • U.S. Marshals, members of the Armed Forces, National Guard, or federal officials within the scope of their duties; • Gunsmiths performing service or repairs; • Persons engaged in the business of transportation or storage, to the extent the receipt of the firearm is in the ordinary course of business; and • Persons loaned a firearm by a relative. Any person violating any of the provisions relating to firearms dealers shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. A person guilty of such an offense shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which a violation of this provision is committed or continued. Law enforcement agencies shall report any violation of this act to the Attorney General, who shall report to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives within the United States Department of Justice. This act is identical to SB 543 (2025), HB 356 (2025), and HB 1878 (2024), and similar to SB 731 (2022). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1158 - This act creates the "Firearm Violence Prevention Act", which establishes an extreme risk protection order to prevent a person who is found to pose an extreme risk to him or herself or others from possessing, controlling, or owning a firearm. This act provides that a family or household member may file a petition with the court for a temporary extreme risk order of protection. If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the respondent poses a significant risk of causing personal injury to self or others by possessing a firearm, the court shall issue the temporary extreme risk order of protection as provided in the act. The court shall next schedule a hearing within 7 days after the issuance of the temporary extreme risk order of protection to determine if a full extreme risk order of protection should be issued for a period of 182 days. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent poses a significant risk of causing personal injury to self or others by possessing a firearm, the court shall issue the extreme risk order of protection as provided in the act. The order may be renewed if the court finds the respondent continues to pose significant risk. Additionally, a law enforcement officer or agency may also file a petition for an extreme risk order of protection. This act also provides that the respondent may submit one written request for a hearing to terminate an extreme risk protection order. The hearing shall occur no sooner than 14 days and no later than 28 days after the petitioner is served with a hearing request. The court shall terminate the order if the respondent establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent does not continue to pose a significant risk of personal injury to self or others. Upon the issuance of an extreme risk protection order, the court shall order the respondent to surrender all firearms as provided in the act. The law enforcement officer or agency taking possession of the firearms shall issue a receipt identifying all firearms and any permit that is surrendered. The court may issue a warrant to search and seize any firearm in possession of a person subject to a temporary or full extreme risk order of protection if probable cause exists the respondent failed to surrender all firearms. By December 1, 2026, the POST Commission shall establish policies for the storage of any firearms surrendered pursuant to this act. Once an extreme risk order of protection has expired, the law enforcement agency storing the firearm shall confirm the respondent is currently eligible to possess the firearm and return such firearm. This act provides that the court clerk shall forward a copy of an extreme risk protection order to the Highway Patrol. The order shall be entered into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES). Finally, any person found in possession of a firearm in violation of an extreme risk order of protection shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This act is substantially similar to SB 463 (2025) and HB 1876 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1157 - This act provides that a person has demonstrated lawful presence for eligibility of a professional or occupational license if the person submits certain documents relating to employment authorization issued by certain federal agencies, as described in the act. A professional or occupational license issued to a person demonstrating lawful presence under this act shall be valid only for the period of time during which the employment authorization is valid. This act is identical to SB 738 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1156 - This act prohibits health benefit plans from imposing cost-sharing, as defined in the act, on an enrollee in excess of thirty dollars per thirty-day supply of a prescription insulin drug. This act also requires health benefit plan enrollees' cost-sharing for prescription insulin drugs to be calculated at the point of sale, and based on a price that is reduced by an amount equal to at least 100% of all rebates received, or to be received, in connection with the dispensing or administration of the drug. Nothing in the act shall prohibit copayments not based on the price of a drug, provided that the copayment does not exceed the reduced price of the drug. The act shall not require a health carrier or its agents to reveal information regarding the actual amount of rebates a carrier receives on a product, manufacturer, or pharmacy-specific basis. The act also provides confidentiality protections, as specified in the act, which the carriers shall follow as well as impose on any third party that performs health care or administrative services on behalf of the carrier and may receive or have access to rebate information. This act applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued, continued, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2027. This act is identical to HB 3117 (2026), SB 175 (2025), similar to provisions in HCS/HB 1195 (2025) and HB 186 (2025), identical to HB 2262 (2024), substantially similar to SB 1182 (2024), identical to SB 283 (2023), similar to SB 815 (2022), and contains provisions similar to SB 814 (2022). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1155 - This act creates the "Missouri Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act". Under this act, a public institution of higher education shall adopt a policy that specifies the types of documentation the institution shall accept to determine a student's eligibility for disability accommodations. The act lists the types of documentation that shall be accepted, including documentation related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans developed under federal law, provided that any IEP or 504 plan documentation shall represent an ongoing need for disability accommodations that has not ended. An institution may set simpler criteria than those specified in the act to determine whether a student qualifies as an individual with a disability. The policy shall clearly outline the process for determining eligibility for disability accommodations. This information shall be shared with students, parents, and faculty in accessible formats and made available on the institution's website. OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1153 - This act modifies provisions relating to foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri. This act modifies the definition of "foreign business" to include professional corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, or the equivalent of any entity listed in current law, in which a controlling interest is owned or organized under the laws of a foreign country, or both. Currently, no more than 1% of the total agricultural acreage in the state shall be owned by a foreign entity. Under the act, beginning on the effective date of the act, no alien, foreign business, or a foreign government shall acquire agricultural land in the state, including for nonfarming purposes. Any such foreign entity who acquired agricultural land in the state prior to the effective date of the act shall not transfer agricultural land to any other foreign entity on or after the effective date of the act. No person may hold agricultural land as a fiduciary for a foreign government. A foreign entity that acquired agricultural land in violation of the provisions of the act remains in violation of the act for as long as the foreign entity holds an interest in the agricultural land. After the effective date of the act, all proposed transfers of any interest in agricultural land held by a foreign entity in the state shall be submitted to the Department of Agriculture at least 30 calendar days prior to such transfers being finalized to determine whether such transfers, or if land usage changes, are conveyed in accordance with the prohibition on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the state. Such sale or transfer submitted for review to the Department shall be deemed a closed record until such sale is finalized. If the Director of the Department of Agriculture finds that a foreign entity has acquired agricultural land after the effective date of the act, instead of pursuant to the provisions under current law, the Director shall report such violation to the Attorney General. This act creates a definition of "nonfarming" with respect to the current provisions regarding foreign-owned agricultural land being used for nonfarming purposes. Beginning on the effective date of this act, no foreign adversary, as defined in the act, shall own agricultural land in the state for nonfarming purposes, which includes research purposes. Under the act, after the effective date of the act, an alien, foreign business, or foreign government shall not acquire agricultural land in the state for any purpose within 5 miles from any military installation or commercial establishment engaged in the development and manufacture of classified military or naval equipment. Any foreign entity under the act who acquired agricultural land in the state, prior to the effective date of the act, that is within 5 miles from any such military or commercial establishment shall divest itself of the agricultural land. The Attorney General shall enforce provisions of the act. Any individual may report violations of the act to the Attorney General. If the Attorney General believes that a violation occurred, the Attorney General shall commence a civil action. The Attorney General shall file a notice of the pendency of the action with the recorder of deeds of each county where any portion of agricultural land at issue is located. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court shall enter an order so declaring and shall file a copy of the order with the recorder of deeds of each county where agricultural land at issue is located. The court shall order the owner of the agricultural land to divest himself of the agricultural land. The owner shall comply with the order within three years. Any agricultural land not divested within the three years period shall be ordered sold by the court at a public sale. This act has an emergency clause. This act is similar to 885 (2026), provisions in SCS/SB 217 (2025), SB 250 (2025), HB 725 (2025), SB 806 (2024), provisions in SB 865 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 1957 (2024), CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HBs 903, 465, 430 & 499 (2023). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1152 - This act modifies provisions relating to municipal elections. This act is identical to SB 86 (2025). GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY Under current law, elections to elect officers of political subdivisions and special districts are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in April each year. This act requires all municipal elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November each year if they are held for the purpose of electing officers of political subdivisions and special districts or to decide a ballot measure submitted solely to the qualified voters of a particular political subdivision or special district. These provisions are identical to SB 150 (2021) and similar to provisions in SB 1185 (2026), HB 1613 (2026), HB 3013 (2026), HB 920 (2021), and SB 414 (2021). PARTISAN LOCAL ELECTIONS This act also modifies provisions relating to the conduct of local elections. Current law provides that municipal offices are elected on a nonpartisan basis. This act requires all candidates for offices in cities, towns, villages, and townships to declare a political party affiliation when filing for office. This provision is identical to a provision in SB 1329 (2026), SB 248 (2025), SB 202 (2023), HB 1203 (2023), and SB 1049 (2022) and similar to HB 1640 (2022) and SB 414 (2021). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1147 - This act provides that health benefit plans shall not impose greater cost-sharing requirements for certain treatment of behavioral or mental health conditions if a hospital is out-of-network, as provided in the act, and that the health carrier shall reimburse the out-of-network hospital for the treatment at the same rate as the hospital would be reimbursed by MO HealthNet or Medicare, whichever is greater. The act also provides that maintaining inadequate behavioral and mental health provider networks, as described in the act, shall be an unlawful practice enforceable under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. This act is substantially similar to SB 567 (2025) and similar to SB 550 (2025) and HB 1071 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1144 - This act changes the composition of the St. Charles City-County Library Board of Trustees. Currently, the board consists of nine members, with five members appointed by the St. Charles County Executive and four members appointed by the mayor of the city of St. Charles. Beginning with appointments made after January 1, 2027, this act provides that the four city-appointed members shall be selected by the mayors of the four most populous cities in the county, as determined by the decennial census. This act is identical to HCS/HBs 1728, 2161, & 1830 (2026), HB 1405 (2025), and to a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 1023 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1143 - Under current law, a certificate of need is not required for transfer of ownership of an existing and operational health facility in its entirety. This act requires a certificate of need for any such transfer of an assisted living, intermediate care, residential, or skilled nursing facility. This act is identical to a provision of SB 733 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1141 - Under this act, no health care institution, health care professional, or other person shall be required to perform, assist, or participate in medical procedures, treatments, counseling, prescriptions, or surgeries related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning if such procedures, treatments, counseling, prescriptions, or surgeries are contrary to the established policy of, or the moral, ethical, or religious beliefs of, such institution or professional or other person. No person shall be denied or discriminated against in the receipt of any public benefit, assistance, or privilege or denied or discriminated against in the public or private employment on the grounds of refusal to perform, assist, or participate in sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning medical procedures, treatments, counseling, prescriptions, or surgeries, as described in the act. No cause of action shall accrue against an institution, professional, or other person on account of the refusal to perform, assist, or participate in such described activities. An institution, professional, or other aggrieved person may bring a civil action for a violation of the rights set forth in this act. This act is similar to HB 1519 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1139 - This act reinstates the presidential preference primary election to be held on the second Tuesday in March of each year in which a presidential election is held. This act is identical to SB 670 (2025) and substantially similar to HCS/HBs 2387 & 2480 (2026), HB 417 (2025), provisions in HCS/HBs 126 & 367 (2025), provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 507 (2025), provisions in SB 1480 (2024), SB 1120 (2024), HCS/HB 1525 (2024), HB 2618 (2024), HCS/HB 2895 (2024), SB 602 (2023), HB 267 (2023), HB 347 (2023), HB 738 (2023) and certain provisions in CCS/HS/HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1138 - This act establishes the "Retaining MO Workers Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act provides that the first $100,000 of income shall be subtracted from a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income if the taxpayer is employed as any of the following: 1) a first responder, 2) a nurse, 3) a teacher, 4) a veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, 5) any state or federal employee, excluding elected officials, 6) a laborer, 7) a commercial truck driver, 8) a nursing home employee, 9) a child care provider, or 10) a lineworker, as such terms are defined in the act. This act is substantially similar to SCS/SB 650 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1136 - This act establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library. The act defines "digital library material" as material including, but not limited to, digital audiobooks, electronic journals, electronic magazines, and other resources that are directly accessible through the public library or school library database, but excluding any online content that is available outside of the public library or school library database or platform. The act defines "library material" as any resource in print or non-print format, including, but not limited to, books, magazines, microfiche, microfilm, slides, exhibits, and other materials that are found in a public library or school library. The act defines "reconsideration" as a process in which library personnel, public schools, school districts, or library governing bodies review materials in a public library or school library due to a formal complaint filed by a member of the community. The outcome of this reconsideration may include relocating or removing library materials or removing or restricting access to digital library materials. All public libraries and public school libraries shall establish a policy outlining the process for reconsidering library materials and digital library materials based on a complaint from a member of the community. Such a policy shall be made publicly available as provided in the act. A public library or school library shall respond to a reconsideration request by removing library materials from its permanent collection, relocating library materials within its collection, or removing or restricting access to digital library materials within its collection only if such materials have been reviewed in accordance with an established policy for the reconsideration of library materials and digital library materials that complies the requirements of the act. To request reconsideration of library materials or digital library materials, the individual making the request shall sign an affidavit affirming that (a) the individual has read or consumed the entirety of the challenged material, and (b) the individual resides in the taxing district of the public library in which the request is made or the school district in which the request is made. Each public library or school library shall develop an appeals process for the reconsideration policy that outlines a process for appealing a decision made regarding the removal of library materials or digital library materials, as provided in the act. Digital library materials that undergo reconsideration shall be subject to removal or restricted access at the title, issue, and article level. Any third party contracted to provide databases that contain or provide access to digital library materials shall have the ability to curate those materials using a mechanism that allows for the removal or restriction of access to challenged content without disrupting access to the remainder of digital library materials accessible in the public library or school library. Curation of digital library materials shall not be applied at an individual user level, but rather at the library system or school district level. Digital library resources shall not track or monitor the access of library materials or digital library materials by individual users, especially minors, including any tracking or monitoring to personalize user experiences. An employee or volunteer of a public library or school library shall not be subject to termination, demotion, discipline, retaliation, or any other penalty for refusing to remove library materials or digital library materials before such materials have been reviewed in accordance with a policy that complies with the provisions of this act. This act is substantially similar to SB 159 (2025) and is similar to HCS/HB 3005 (2026) and HCS/HB 1146 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1134 - Under this act, each health care facility shall prominently display a printed sign, in all capital letters, warning that assaulting a health care professional is a serious crime which may be punishable as a class A misdemeanor. This act is identical to SB 791 (2025) and substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 1213 (2025) and HCS/SB 943 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1133 - This act modifies provisions relating to reporting requirements for ballot measure campaigns. Specifically, it stipulates that each quarterly disclosure report shall require the treasurer of a committee to affirm that the donor associated with each contribution is not a foreign national and has not knowingly or willfully received, solicited, or accepted, whether directly or indirectly, contributions from one or more prohibited sources aggregating in excess of $10,000 within the two-year period immediately preceding the date of the contribution, in the case of an individual, or within the four-year period immediately preceding the date of the contribution, in the case of any other entity. This act contains an emergency clause. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1132 - Current law permits and regulates the usage of automatic tabulating equipment, electronic voting machines, and voting machines in elections. This act repeals those provisions and, except as provided below, requires all ballots to be cast in paper form and hand-counted, as stipulated in law. The act allows for the use of voting machines designed for accessibility by individuals with disabilities. Such machines shall comply with federal Help America Vote Act. Additionally, such machines shall print out a paper ballot showing distinguishing marks next to the voter's choices. The paper ballot printed out shall be identical to the paper ballot used in all other instances at the election. The Secretary of State shall maintain a database containing the names of all individuals who are eligible to use a voting machine designed for accessibility. The database shall be updated as changes are made and every 30 days election authorities shall be given an updated list of registered voters in the jurisdiction of the election authority who are eligible to use such machines. This act is identical to SB 917 (2024) and certain provisions in SB 832 (2024) and SB 98 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1131 - This act modifies provisions relating to the duties of the State Tax Commission. ASSESSMENT MAINTENANCE PLAN Current law requires assessors to prepare and submit a two-year assessment maintenance plan to the State Tax Commission, with the receipt of state reimbursements contingent on adherence to such plan. This act removes the adherence to the maintenance plan as a condition for receiving state reimbursement for the costs and expenses incurred in assessing property. (Sections 137.115 and 137.750) POWERS OF THE STATE TAX COMMISSION Current law authorizes the State Tax Commission to raise or lower the assessed valuation of real or tangible personal property. This act provides that such power shall only extend to the raising or lowering of a parcel or item of real or personal property, and that the Commission shall not have the power to require an assessor to raise or lower the assessed valuation of an entire class or subclass of real or personal property. (Sections 138.380.1(1) and 138.410) This act also provides that the Commission shall not utilize the standards promulgated by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) or any other international or domestic organization to carry out the powers and duties provided by law. (Section 138.380.2) STATE TAX COMMISSION RATIO STUDIES Current law requires the State Tax Commission to equalize the valuation of each class and subclass of property among the respective counties. This act requires the Commission to utilize ratio studies to determine whether a class or subclass is valued below or above its true value. Such values shall be no less than 70% and no more than 100% of true market value, as described in the act. (Section 138.390) OFFICE OF STATE OMBUDSMAN FOR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION Current law establishes the Office of State Ombudsman for Property Assessment and Taxation within the State Tax Commission. This act provides that if in any given fiscal year the annual appropriation made to the Commission by the General Assembly is insufficient to fund the Office of the State Ombudsman for Property Assessment and Taxation, the Commission shall determine the amount of the insufficiency and an equal portion of the state reimbursement made to each county assessment fund shall instead be deposited in the State Ombudsman for Property Tax Fund, which is created by the act, such that the amount deposited is equal to the amount of the insufficiency. (Section 138.435) JOSH NORBERG

SB 1129 - Under current law, a person issued a concealed carry permit shall carry the permit at all times the person is carrying a concealed firearm, and shall display such permit upon request from a peace officer. This act provides that a person may carry a digital copy of such permit in lieu of the actual permit. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1125 - This act requires a county recorder of deeds to provide notice to a property owner of record of a parcel of real property that a general warranty deed or quitclaim deed that affects the ownership of such parcel has been submitted for recording. The recorder shall delay the recording of any such deed for at least five working days in order to provide time to notify property owners. If each property owner of record provides written confirmation that the deed is legitimate, the recorder may proceed with the recording. If each property owner of record notifies the recorder that the deed is fraudulent, the recorder shall delay the recording for a further two days to allow the owner of record to seek an order from a court of competent jurisdiction to prohibit the recording of the deed. This act is identical to HB 323 (2025), and to a provision contained in HB 1943 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1124 - This act creates new provisions that prohibit the transmission of money to unauthorized aliens within the state of Missouri by licensed money transmitters. Specifically, a licensee shall not initiate a foreign remittance transfer, as that term is defined in the act, unless the licensee has verified that the sender is not an unauthorized alien. A licensee shall pay a penalty equal to 25% of the United States dollar amount transferred, excluding any fees or charges imposed by the licensee, for any foreign remittance transfer initiated in violation of this act. The act additionally requires licensees to maintain records of the documentation used to verify that the sender of a foreign remittance transfer is not an unauthorized alien and any penalties paid pursuant to this act, including the date and amount of each foreign remittance transfer and the name, date of birth, and address of each sender. The Division of Finance may at any time request, and the licensee shall provide, records of documentation used to verify that the sender of a foreign remittance transfer is not an unauthorized alien. Provisions are included establishing a complaint process for any person who has a good faith belief that a licensee is failing to comply with this act. Moreover, the act requires the Division to conduct random quarterly audits of licensees to ensure compliance with this act. This act contains a severability clause. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1123 - This act provides that any library district or school district that employs a person who has been found guilty of the offense of providing explicit sexual material to a student shall no longer be eligible to receive any state funds. Additionally, the act modifies the offense of providing explicit sexual material to a student by including situations where a person approves of the provision of such material, as well as by adding library board members to the definition of persons who are "affiliated with a public or private elementary or secondary school in an official capacity". This act is identical to SB 483 (2025) and SB 1272 (2024). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1122 - This act modifies various provisions relating to elections. PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Section 9.001) The act makes the general election a public holiday. INTERNET CONNECTIVITY - ELECTION EQUIPMENT (Section 115.013) The act modifies the definitions applicable to election equipment to provide that equipment is not capable of connecting to the internet through Bluetooth or any other wireless technology. VOTER REGISTRATION - DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP (Various Sections) This act requires documentary proof of United States citizenship, as that term is defined in the act, in order to register to vote, provided that persons already registered to vote and those seeking to transfer voter registration within the state are not required to provide such proof. Additionally, all information required to be provided on a voter registration form shall be personally provided by the person seeking to register. These provisions are identical to certain provisions in SCS/SB 62 (2025) and similar to SCS/SB 986 (2026). LIVESTREAM OF BALLOT COUNTING (Sections 115.449 and 115.477) The counting of ballots is required to be recorded and streamed on the website of the respective election authority. AUTOMATIC RECOUNTS (Section 115.601) The act requires an automatic recount in any election decided by fewer than 500 votes. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1118 - This act modifies provisions relating to personal property assessments. PERSONAL PROPERTY NEW CONSTRUCTION For the purposes of calculating the amount of assessed valuation of personal property, current law provides that the definition of new construction and improvements is the aggregate increase in valuation of personal property for the current year over that of the previous year. This act provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, new construction and improvements shall not include increases in the aggregate assessed valuation of personal property. (Section 137.073) This provision is substantially similar to SB 409 (2023) and HB 754 (2023). PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATE Current law requires personal property to be assessed at 33.3% of its true value in money. This act reduces such assessment rate to 30%. (Section 137.115.1) This act is substantially similar to SB 264 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1115 - This act moves elections for street light maintenance district board members from the November general election to the April general municipal election. The act modifies language to note that the election of new board members shall take place biennially, as is currently provided by law. The act also provides that nominations shall be filed with the election authority, rather than that they may be filed with the secretary of the board. (Section 235.140.1) The act further provides for the April election of board members for seats to which members were previously elected in November of 2022, 2024, and 2026. (Section 235.140.3) This act is substantially similar to SB 208 (2025), SB 1045 (2024) and HB 2396 (2024), HCS/SS/SB 148 (2023), SB 797 (2022), and HB 1839 (2022). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1114 - This act requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for prostheses and scalp hair prostheses worn for hair loss suffered as a result of cancer treatment. The coverage is subject to benefit limits and restrictions on out-of-pocket costs, as specified in the act. This act is substantially similar to SB 345 (2025), SB 1046 (2024), and HB 2393 (2024). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1113 - This act requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for genetic testing and genetic counseling, as defined in the act, of individuals who are at increased risk of potentially harmful mutations to their genes due to a personal or family history of cancer. The act prohibits insurers from using these tests and counseling in underwriting decisions such as calculating premiums or determining coverage, and prohibits insurers from imposing cost-sharing with regard to the required coverage. This act is identical to HB 1879 (2026), substantially similar to SB 824 (2025) and HB 1080 (2025), and similar to SB 406 (2025), SB 1047 (2024), and HB 2394 (2024). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1112 - This act authorizes a sales tax exemption for breast pump supplies, as such term is defined in the act. JOSH NORBERG

SB 1110 - Current law provides that the State Tax Commission shall be composed of three members, with no more than two members from the same political party. This act increases the number of commissioners to five, with no more than three members from the same political party. This act is identical to SB 1655 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1109 - Under current law, a judge can order that a case be placed on a waiting list for defender services if the judge determines the public defender will be unable to provide effective assistance of counsel due to caseload issues. This act repeals that provision. This act is identical to SB 340 (2025), SB 1148 (2024), and SB 640 (2023). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1108 - This act defines human and pet cemeteries as cemeteries for purposes of licensing and endowed care under state law. A "human and pet cemetery" is defined in the act as a tract of real estate separate from a cemetery in which both human remains and animal remains may be interred and memorialized at the discretion of the lot holder. This act is identical to SB 551 (2025) and HB 2672 (2024), substantially similar to SB 486 (2023) and HB 2696 (2022), and similar to HB 929 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1106 - This act prohibits foreign corporations, as that term is defined in the act, from acquiring, directly or indirectly, any residential real estate in this state. Provisions are included allowing the Attorney General to enforce this act in any circuit court with proper jurisdiction. This act is identical to SB 683 (2025) and similar to SB 665 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1102 - Under current law, a person who has been convicted of a felony may not hold public office, may not vote if the felony was related to an election crime, and may not possess a firearm. This act provides that any person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because he or she was convicted of a felony, shall have his or her civil rights restored upon his or her discharge from confinement, except for certain felonies as provided in this act. Additionally, such person may hold public office and may vote. This act is identical to SB 768 (2025) and substantially similar to HB 1828 (2016). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1101 - This act provides that funds from the Missouri Disaster Fund may be used for an emergency or the designation of a disaster area, as defined in the act, declared by the governor in his or her emergency declaration. This act also requires that any emergency be limited to the least restrictive geographic area and in the least intrusive means possible. This act limits emergencies proclaimed by the Governor to 10 days unless extended by resolution of the General Assembly for no more than 30 days. Emergencies may also be declared by a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly. Concurrent Resolutions to declare or extend an emergency must be passed by a 2/3 majority of the members of the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 770 (2025), SB 1226 (2024), SB 291 (2023), SB 844 (2022), SB 502 (2021), and SB 652 (2003). JIM ERTLE

SB 1100 - This act prohibits corporations, as that term is defined in the act, from acquiring, directly or indirectly, any residential real estate in this state. Provisions are included allowing the Attorney General to enforce this act in any circuit court with proper jurisdiction. Exemptions are included to state that banks and other financial institutions are not precluded from offering or issuing mortgages for the acquisition of residential real estate. This act is identical to SB 665 (2025) and similar to SB 683 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1099 - This act provides that all federal acts, laws, executive orders, administrative orders, rules, and regulations that restrict the people's right to keep and bear certain types of arms shall not be recognized or enforced by this state. It shall be the duty of the courts and law enforcement agencies of this state to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms within the borders of this state and to protect these rights from the infringements by the federal government. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1098 - This act provides that county officers, mayors, and members of any school board in this state shall serve no more than twelve years total. Any term of a person elected before August 28, 2026, shall not be counted or any term of less than two years of a person completing the term of another shall not be counted. This act is identical to SB 193 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1097 - Beginning August 28, 2026, this act prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in St. Louis City. The provisions of the act shall not apply to the renewal of charter contracts or transfers of sponsorship for any charter school established in St. Louis City prior to August 28, 2026. This act is identical to SB 693 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1096 - This act authorizes a state and local sales tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property, excluding motor vehicles, trailers, boats, or outboard motors, that is sold a second or additional time at an auction. This act is identical to SCS/SB 245 (2025) and to provisions in HCS/HB 1427 (2024), and is substantially similar to HB 2258 (2026) and to provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 1883 (2026), HB 2686 (2026), HCS/HB 149 (2025), HCS/HBs 493 & 635 (2025), and HB 1029 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1095 - Under current law, the period for filing a declaration of candidacy in certain political subdivisions and special districts is from 8:00 a.m. on the 17th Tuesday prior to the election until 5:00 p.m. on the 14th Tuesday prior to the election. This act changes that period to 8:00 a.m. on the 16th Tuesday prior to the election until 5:00 p.m. on the 13th Tuesday prior to the election, unless the 13th Tuesday prior to an election falls on a holiday, then the closing of filing shall be at 5:00 p.m. on the next day that is not a holiday. This act is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to SCS/HB 1940 (2026), a provision in the truly agreed to SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1871 (2026), a provision in SCS/SB 836 (2026), a provision in HCS/SCS/SB 1023 (2026), HB 1987 (2026), SCS/SB 182 (2025), SB 774 (2024), a provision in SB 926 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 1525 (2024), HB 1604 (2024), a provision in SCS/HB 2084 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 2140 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 2206 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 2895 (2024), a provision in SCS/SB 346 (2023), and CCS/HS/HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023) and substantially similar to HB 2225 (2024), HCS/HB 1214 (2023), provisions in the perfected HCS/HBs 267 & 347 (2023), and HCS/HB 783 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1093 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of a child when a person knowingly fails to secure a readily available firearm in the presence of a child under 17 years of age or in a residence where a child under 17 years of age resides. This offense shall be a class D felony, unless the offense causes physical harm or death to a child then it shall be a higher penalty. This act is identical to SB 464 (2025) and HB 1877 (2024) and substantially similar to SB 996 (2024). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1090 - Under this act, no charter school established on or after August 28, 2026, shall be eligible to operate in Missouri without the State Board of Education's issuance of a certificate of need for such charter school as provided in the act. A certificate of need shall be required only for proposed charter schools that are not established as of August 28, 2026, and shall not be required for charter renewals or transfers of sponsorship. The act shall not be construed to exempt charter schools from state laws governing charter contracts or any other applicable state or federal law or regulation. The certificate of need application shall be a written certification, including supporting documentation, submitted by the governing board of the school district or the governing body of the city or county in which the proposed charter school would be operated, affirming that certain conditions apply to the school district in which the charter school would be operated. The certificate of need application shall affirm that consumer demand for alternative educational options exceeds supply, and that the school district has sufficient economies of scale, as such term is defined in the act, to enable the charter school to succeed without detrimentally impacting the school district's ability to provide a free public education. The certificate of need application shall also affirm that the charter school is likely to alleviate economic and racial inequities; improve students' academic achievement; reduce student-teacher ratios; improve efficiencies in education service delivery; reduce the number of schooling disruptions faced by children and families; and address other family priorities specified in the act. The State Board of Education shall review each charter school certificate of need application and either approve or disapprove each application within 120 calendar days of receipt. If the Board determines that the information provided in the application is factual and based on sound data and reasoning, the Board shall approve the application. If the Board determines that the information provided in the application is not factual and based on sound data and reasoning, the Board shall disapprove the application and provide to the applicant written documentation of the reasons why the application was not approved. This act is substantially similar to SB 177 (2025) and HB 1056 (2025), and is similar to HB 3122 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1081 - Current law requires motor vehicle franchisors to compensate franchisees for the preparation, delivery, and warranty service required of the franchisee by the franchisor, with such compensation to be "reasonable and adequate". This act provides that such compensation shall be no less than the amount the retail customer pays for the same services with regard to rate and time. In the event that a schedule of compensation has not been agreed to for warranty repairs, or said schedule does not define time for an applicable warranty repair, the franchisor's schedule of compensation shall be used, multiplied by 1.4. Franchisors shall pay the franchisee the same effective labor rate that the franchisee receives for customer-pay repairs, including vehicle diagnostic times for all warranty repairs. Additionally, if a technician is required to communicate with a technical assistance center, engineering, or some other external franchisor source in order to provide a warranty repair, the franchisor shall pay for the time from start of communications until the communication is complete. A franchisee may submit a request for warranty labor rate increases no more than once per calendar year. Any claim made for additional compensation for warranty or recall repairs shall be approved or disapproved by the franchisor within twenty days. If a claim is neither approved nor disapproved within twenty days, the claim shall be deemed approved. An approved claim shall be paid within twenty days of approval. If a franchisor imposes a recall or stop sale on any new vehicle in a franchisee's inventory that prevents the sale of the vehicle, the franchisor shall compensate the franchisee for any interest and storage until the vehicle is repaired and made ready for sale. Finally, current law provides that a franchisee shall not request a franchisor to approve a different labor or parts rate more than twice per calendar year. This act changes such provision to once per calendar year. This act is substantially similar to HB 1914 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1077 - This act creates the Missouri Religious Liberty Act. No public official shall issue an order that has the effect of limiting or prohibiting religious groups, or places of worship, from holding religious services or meetings. This act shall not apply to religious groups using places of worship to knowingly commit or plan to commit act of violence or harm. This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 75 (2025) and SB 739 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1076 - This act prohibits the seizure of personal property and certain real property that is used as the owner's primary residence solely because the owner of such property owes taxes on such property. This act is identical to SB 17 (2025 First Extraordinary Session) and HB 1212 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1074 - This act repeals provisions establishing the Sentencing and Corrections Oversight Commission, which expired on August 28, 2025. Additionally, this act repeals compliance credits for those offenders on probation, parole, or conditional release and good-time credits for those offenders incarcerated with the Department of Corrections. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1073 - This act designates every October 14th as Charlie Kirk Day in Missouri. JIM ERTLE

SB 1072 - This act exempts the state of Missouri from the advancement of time provision known as Daylight Saving Time in federal law. The state of Missouri and its political subdivisions shall observe the standard time of the United States as provided in federal law. The provisions of this act become effective on November 1, 2026. JIM ERTLE

SB 1071 - This act modifies provisions of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. The act modifies the definition of "qualified student" under the Program to include any resident of this state who is not an illegal alien and who is eligible to enroll in a public school or to receive early childhood special education services. The act repeals requirements relating to students' individualized education plans or household income. The act specifies that scholarship funds may be used to purchase technological devices such as calculators and personal computers, but not devices used primarily for noneducational purposes, such as televisions and telephones. Additionally, scholarship funds may be used to purchase a commuter pass for a qualified student, rather than covering only mileage costs to and from a qualified school. Provisions relating to agreements with educational assistance organizations shall not be construed to require a qualified student (a) to withdraw from a public school before applying for a scholarship account if the student withdraws from the school before receiving any moneys in his or her scholarship account, or (b) to prevent a qualified student from applying for a scholarship account to be funded beginning in the following school year. Finally, the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program shall not be construed to expand the regulatory authority of the state, its officers, or any school district, with respect to the imposition of any additional requirements or restrictions on qualified schools, beyond those necessary to enforce the requirements of the Program. This act is identical to SB 675 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1070 - This act modifies various provisions relating to illegal aliens. BUSINESS LICENSES (Section 67.5200) All political subdivisions are prohibited from issuing a license to an individual if the individual does not provide documentation of citizenship or lawful presence in this country. For purposes of this provision, the term "license" means any permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter or similar form of authorization that is required by law and that is issued by any political subdivision for the purposes of operating a business or to an individual who provides a service to any person where the license is necessary in performing that service. This provision contains certain exceptions. REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT - Prohibition on Agreements with Illegal Aliens (Sections 99.820 and 99.845) Current law allows any municipality to establish a redevelopment plan that calls for the conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition of land for certain purposes. This act prohibits conveying, leasing, mortgaging, or otherwise disposing of such land to a person unlawfully present in this country. Any appropriation distributed to a municipality for a redevelopment project found to be in violation of this prohibition shall be recaptured by the Department of Economic Development. ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS (Section 208.009) The act creates new eligibility verification requirements for public benefits, specifically including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Mo HealthNet. Specifically, only people who are United States citizens, United States Nationals, or meet the definition of an eligible alien and qualified alien under federal law are eligible for public benefits. Provisions are included dictating the manner of providing proof of identity as one of the aforementioned individuals. Failure to submit acceptable documentation establishing United States citizenship, United States national status, or alien status eligible for such public benefits within the temporary eligibility period shall result in denial or termination of public benefits. No additional period of eligibility for temporary benefits shall be granted to any applicant who has previously been denied public benefits at any time due to a failure to verify United States citizenship, United States national status, or alien status eligible for such public benefits. The act additionally creates new reporting requirements for Mo HealthNet with respect to illegal aliens receiving certain medical care. Current law prohibits any alien unlawfully present in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefit, including any health benefits, with the exception of emergency medical care, prenatal care, services offering alternatives to abortion, emergency assistance, or legal assistance. This act requires the Director of Mo HealthNet, not later than September 30 of each year, to submit to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tem of the Senate, a report detailing the total amount of funds that were expended by health care providers in this state over the previous fiscal year for the rendering of emergency medical care, prenatal care, services offering alternatives to abortion, and emergency assistance to aliens unlawfully present in the United States. When administering SNAP benefits, the Department of Social Services shall: • Consider the entire income and financial resources of any individual rendered ineligible to receive SNAP benefits under subsection 1 of this section when determining the eligibility and benefit allotment of the household of which such individual is a member; and • Notwithstanding federal law to the contrary, not prorate or exclude the income or financial resources of ineligible individuals under this act. All such income and resources shall be fully considered. This provision is substantially similar to SB 1616 (2026), a provision in SB 1772 (2026), HB 2468 (2026), and HCS/HB 2481 (2026). E-VERIFY (Section 285.530) Current law requires only public employers to enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program, while all other employers are permitted, but not required, to enroll and participate. This act requires all private employers whose annual gross revenue exceeds $100,000 to enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program. This provision is similar to provisions in SB 1038 (2026), SB 1265 (2026), SB 528 (2025), SB 114 (2025), HB 120 (2025), and SB 1373 (2024), HB 1515 (2024), HCS/HB 2489 (2024), HB 2844 (2024), and HCS/HB 188 (2023). TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTERS (Section 217.155) The Director of the Department of Corrections, in consultation with the Commissioner of Administration, shall identify any property owned by the state that could be used as a temporary detention center for detaining any persons not lawfully present in this country. BANK MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (Section 362.103) The act requires every bank and trust company created under the laws of this state to maintain a monitoring program for the purpose of monitoring transactions after their execution for potential violations of the federal Bank Secrecy Act, 31 U.S.C. sections 5311 to 5330, as well as any other activity the bank or trust company reasonably believes reflects suspicious activity specifically involving any suspected or actual alien unlawfully present in the United States. DEFENSES FOR THE OFFENSE OF TRESPASS OF AN ILLEGAL ALIEN (Section 544.680) Any person who is charged with the offense of trespass by an illegal alien shall have an initial appearance before the court in which the court shall make findings as to whether or not the defendant is seeking asylum under federal law. If the person is seeking asylum, the charges shall be dismissed and the defendant shall be released unless there are other pending criminal offenses. If the person is not seeking asylum and does not pose a risk of danger to the community, then such person may be released. Any person not seeking asylum who poses a risk of danger to the community shall be denied bail and not released from custody. Prior to the initial appearance of the defendant, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shall be notified of the initial appearance of the defendant and afforded the opportunity to take custody of a defendant prior to the initial appearance of the defendant, provided the ICE enters into an agreement with the Department of Public Safety to deport the person or maintain custody of the person until the person is lawfully present in this country. Any person arrested for the offense of trespass by an illegal alien while driving a motor vehicle shall have his or her vehicle confiscated until the person can prove he or she is legally present in this country. Finally, it shall be an affirmative defense to the offense of trespass of an illegal alien if he or she was coerced by threatened physical force. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (Section 544.700) Consistent with all duties created in state and federal law, the act requires all state and local law enforcement agencies and any official responsible for directing or supervising such agency to use best efforts to support the enforcement of federal immigration law. Except as otherwise expressly prohibited by federal law, a state entity, local governmental entity, or law enforcement agency, or an employee, an agent, or a representative of the entity or agency, may not prohibit or in any way restrict a law enforcement agency from taking any of the following actions with respect to information regarding a person's immigration status: • Sending the information to or requesting, receiving, or reviewing the information from a federal immigration agency; • Recording and maintaining the information; • Exchanging the information with a federal immigration agency or another state entity, local governmental entity, or law enforcement agency; • Using the information to comply with an immigration detainer; and • Using the information to confirm the identity of a person who is detained by a law enforcement agency; A state entity, local governmental entity, or law enforcement agency may not prohibit or in any way restrict a law enforcement officer from executing or assisting in the execution of a lawful judicial warrant. A law enforcement officer shall make an arrest if a computer inquiry reveals a facially sufficient detainer. IDENTITY THEFT - USE OF FAKE IDENTIFICATION (Section 570.223) Current law provides that it is a class B misdemeanor for a person to knowingly and with the intent to deceive or defraud obtain, possess, transfer, use, or attempt to obtain, transfer, or use, one or more means of identification not lawfully issued for the person's use. This act makes the offense a class E felony if it is done knowingly and with the intent to deceive or defraud a prospective or current employer of the person, a financial institution, or a public utility. OFFENSE OF TRESPASS OF AN ILLEGAL ALIEN (Section 577.678) This act creates the offense of trespass by an illegal alien which provides that a person shall be guilty of such offense if the person is an illegal alien who is 18 years of age or older and who knowingly enters this state and remains here and is physically present in the state at the time a certified bounty hunter or peace officer apprehends the person. Such an offense shall be a felony for a term of imprisonment without eligibility for probation or conditional release. As an alternative to a sentence of life imprisonment, the court may order the defendant taken into the custody of ICE if the Department and ICE execute an agreement guaranteeing that the defendant shall be deported or remain in custody until the defendant is legally present in the United States. A person shall not be arrested for the offense if the person legally entered the country through a port of entry and was lawfully present when entering the country. Any person who commits the offense of trespass by an illegal alien shall be prohibited from voting in any election, receiving any permit or license to drive, receiving any public benefit, and becoming a legal resident of this state. This provision contains a contingent effective date. Each person arrested under this act shall provide a DNA sample under current law procedures. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety shall develop an information system for people to report violations of this act which shall include a toll-free telephone hotline, e-mail, and online reporting portal. The hotline shall also accept reports of sex and human trafficking. Any person who makes a report in which an illegal alien, or person committing a sex or human trafficking offense, is arrested shall be eligible to receive a reward of $1,000. The Department of Public Safety shall develop the "Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program" which shall certify applicants to be bounty hunters for the purpose of finding and detaining illegal aliens in this state. Any person with a license as a bail bond agent, general bail bond agent, or surety recovery agent may apply to the program as provided in the act. The Department shall promulgate rules for the administration of this program, which shall include rules regarding the method of investigating, verifying immigration status, and executing arrest warrants of illegal aliens, as provided in the act. A certification as a bounty hunter shall be for four years. A bounty hunter shall support the role of state and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this act. The Department shall establish a training program for certified bounty hunters to perform the functions of an immigration officer which shall include adherence to federal law. The training program shall be at least 30 days in length and encompass basic training of peace officers that is necessary to carry out the duties of a certified bounty hunter. This act also creates the "Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty hunter Program Fund" which shall consist of money appropriated by the General Assembly. SEX AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING (Section 577.678, 650.655 and 650.660) The act requires the hotline established by the act to also accept reports of sex and human trafficking involving illegal aliens. A certified bounty hunter may be dispatched by the Department to effect the arrest of a person for any offense involving sex or human trafficking. The Department shall be responsible for coordinating all efforts among state departments, as well as with the federal government and local governments, to combat sex and human trafficking. The Department shall establish guidelines for a training program on sex and human trafficking for public entities listed in the act. The act creates the "Anti-Human Trafficking Training Fund" to be used by the Department to develop and provide the training required by this act. Any entity that receives public funds shall report any data in the entity's possession regarding reports of sex and human trafficking to the Department within thirty days of receiving the report. Such aggregated information, excluding any personally identifiable information of a victim of sex and human trafficking, shall be made available to the public. The act creates the Rapid Response for Victims of Sex and Human Trafficking Fund, which shall consist of moneys appropriated by the General Assembly. Moneys shall be distributed by the Department to licensed hospitals that provide rapid intake and intervention for victims of sex and human trafficking. To qualify, a hospital shall meet requirements delineated in the act. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1068 - This act modifies the offense of possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail to include when a person knowingly delivers, attempts to deliver, possesses, deposits, or conceals in or about the premises of any correctional center or of any city, county, or private jail any unauthorized portable electronic communication device. Such a violation of the offense of possession of unlawful items in a prison or jail shall be a class D felony. This act is substantially similar to HB 2414 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1059 - Current law prohibits any deed restriction, covenant, or other binding agreement adopted by a homeowners' association from prohibiting ownership or pasturing of up to six chickens on a lot that is 0.2 acre or larger. This act makes a technical change to such provision. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1056 - This act establishes the "Missouri Voter Vehicle Board" within the Department of Commerce and Insurance, which shall be responsible for the licensing of all manufacturers, motor vehicle dealers, boat dealers, wholesale motor vehicle auctions, public motor vehicle auctions, and wholesale motor vehicle dealers, as such terms are defined in the act. All responsibilities of the Department of Revenue in effect before August 28, 2026, shall be transferred to the Board. The Board shall be composed of nine members selected by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Five of such members shall be licensed franchised new motor vehicle dealers, two shall be licensed used motor vehicle dealers, one shall be a licensed powersport dealer, and one shall be a public member, and such members shall serve four year terms. (Section 301.1003) The act authorizes the Board to employ an executive director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and who shall have the duties as described in the act. (Section 301.1006) The act establishes the "Missouri Motor Vehicle Board Fund", which shall consist of all fees charged by the Board other than fees for the issuance of license plates and certificates of number, and such moneys shall be utilized to implement the provisions of the act. (Section 301.1009) The Board shall be empowered to establish the qualifications of applicants for licensure, to receive complaints concerning the conduct of persons and businesses licensed by the Board and concerning sales of motor vehicles by persons not licensed by the Board, as well as other powers and duties as described in the act. (Section 301.1012) The act provides that it shall be unlawful to sell or display with an intent to sell six or more motor vehicles in a calendar year unless such person is licensed as described in the act. A violation of this provision shall be a class A misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent conviction shall be a class E felony. (Section 301.1015) Licenses issued by the Board under the act shall be for a period of twelve consecutive months unless adjusted by the Board. Each application shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant has completed an educational seminar relating to the dealer requirements of the act. A dealer licensed under the act shall not terminate its business without providing the Board with a minimum of thirty days' notice. (Section 301.1018) The act requires that every application for a license shall include a certification that the applicant has an established place of business, with such certification to be performed by a uniformed member of the Highway Patrol. Locations that qualify as an established place of businesses are described in the act. The act requires all applicants to furnish with the application a corporate surety bond or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by any state or federal financial institution in the sum of fifty thousand dollars, as described in the act. Fees for licensure shall not be less than $150 for initial licensure and license renewal, and shall generate sufficient revenues to implement the act. (Section 301.1021) Upon licensure, the Board shall assign a distinctive dealer license number or certificate of number to the applicant and issue one number plate and two additional number plates as quickly as practicable after presentment of the application and payment by the applicant of a $50 fee for the first plate, and $10.50 fee for each additional plate, as described in the act. (Section 301.1024) A person licensed under the act shall permit an employee of the Board or any law enforcement official, as defined in the act, to inspect the person's business documents, as described in the act. (Section 301.1027) The Board may refuse to issue any license to and cause a complaint to be filed against any license holder for causes specified in the act. (Section 301.1030) Upon a finding by the Administrative Hearing Commission, any person violating the provisions of the act may be assessed a civil penalty by the Board in lieu of any other penalty authorized by the act, provided that such civil penalty shall not exceed $500 per violation or $5,000 in the aggregate, and shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway Fund. (Section 301.1033) The Board may issue process, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, examine books and papers, and cause the deposition of witnesses to be taken. Any person failing to obey a subpoena or to appear at any hearing or proceeding without reasonable cause shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (Section 301.1036) The act provides advertising standards that shall be followed by any person licensed by the act. (Section 301.1042) It shall be unlawful for a motor vehicle dealer to sell or offer to sell any motor vehicle away from the dealer's registered place of business, except as provided in the act. The Department of Commerce and Insurance may assess a fine of up to $1,000 for a violation of this provision. (Section 301.1045) An out-of-state show promoter of recreational vehicles may hold recreational vehicle shows or exhibits with recreational vehicles in this state if the show or exhibition has a minimum of ten recreational vehicle dealers licensed in this state and more than fifty percent of the participating recreational vehicle dealers are licensed in this state. (Section 301.1054) Finally, the act repeals several provisions of current law relating to the sale of motor vehicles and vessels. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1049 - Under the act, the governing body of a political subdivision shall not procure, authorize, or approve a development agreement proposal relating to development of the political subdivision with an individual or government identified as a foreign adversary, as defined in the act. This provision shall not apply to certain foreign adversaries possessing interest in real property, as described in the act. Certain foreign governments or entities shall not purchase, hold or acquire title to real property in this state if such foreign government or entity is listed as a foreign adversary or a foreign business entity; headquartered in a country that is a foreign adversary; directly or indirectly held or controlled by a foreign adversary; owned the majority of stock or other ownership interest which is held or controlled by citizens of a foreign adversary; or controlled by or has the majority of stock or other ownership interest held or controlled by citizens of a foreign adversary. This act shall not apply to a foreign adversary possessing real property interest if such foreign adversary is a duly registered business in good standing with the Secretary of State for seven years or longer prior to August 28, 2026, has been approved by the United States Committee of Foreign Investment as described in the act, and maintains an active national security agreement with the federal government. This act is identical to SB 211 (2025), HB 897 (2025), SB 893 (2024), and substantially similar to SB 649 (2023). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1047 - This act enacts "The Missouri Advanced Stage Cancer Cost Burden Cap". The act provides that no health benefit plan shall impose cost-sharing for treatment of advanced stage cancer, as defined in the act, other than the deductible otherwise applicable under the plan. This act is identical to SB 308 (2025) and SB 1102 (2024). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1046 - Under this act, upon classification of a school district as unaccredited, the State Board of Education may suspend the governing or managing authority of the elected school board members of the unaccredited school district and take actions relating to special administrative boards as set forth in the act. Current law provides that a special administrative board for a school district shall have no fewer than five members. Under this act, such board shall have seven members, four of whom shall be residents of the school district. Each member of the board shall serve for three years, and the qualifications of the members are listed in the act. The special administrative board shall meet at least once per month, and each member shall receive a salary of $500 a month. Within 15 days after the vote to appoint a member to the special administrative board, if a member of the Missouri House of Representatives whose district includes the school district, in whole or in part, submits a request to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the appointment shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. The members of the school district's elected school board shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the special administrative board. Upon failure of the school district to be classified as provisionally or fully accredited for at least two successive academic years, the State Board of Education shall require the special administrative board to establish a specific plan and timeline for achieving accreditation and shall require the special administrative board to satisfy certain other requirements, including the appointment of a new superintendent of the school district for a term of not more than three years. The authority of the special administrative board shall expire at the end of the third full school year following its appointment, unless extended for not more than three school years by the State Board of Education. Governance of the school district shall be returned to the elected school board upon the expiration of the authority of the special administrative board. The act repeals a provision of law authorizing the State Board of Education to appoint additional members to any special administrative board and to set final terms of office for members of such board. Not later than six full school years after the appointment of the special administrative board, on a date set by the State Board of Education, any district operating under the governance of a special administrative board shall return to local governance. This act is identical to SB 306 (2025), is substantially similar to SB 1104 (2024), SB 272 (2023), SB 951 (2022), and HB 1774 (2022), and is similar to HB 2048 (2026), HB 387 (2025), HB 1646 (2024), and HB 63 (2023). OLIVIA SHANNON