Missouri Bills

SB 1717 - Currently, the state is reimbursed for the salaries of family court commissioners appointed after August 28, 1993. There is an exception for the 11th (St. Charles County), 13th (Callaway and Boone Counties), and 31st (Greene County) Judicial Circuits, which allows one family court commissioner to be compensated by the state without requiring reimbursement. This act applies the exception to the 7th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Clay County. This act is identical to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026), in HCS/SB 1067 (2026), in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026), HB 3387 (2026), and HB 3449 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1716 - The act repeals and modifies certain provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities. CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS (Section 393.135) The act repeals provisions relating to the construction work in progress of any facility by a public utility. Current law provides that base rate recoveries arising from inclusion of construction work in progress in a public utility's rate base are subject to refund if the construction costs giving rise to the construction work in progress included in the rate base were imprudently incurred or if the project for which construction costs have been included in the rate base is not placed in service within a reasonable amount of time, as determine by the Public Service Commission. The act provides that such base rate recoveries are subject to a refund if the construction costs are otherwise unreasonable. The act further repeals the provisions relating to the expiration date of the provisions relating to the construction work in progress. FUTURE TEST YEAR (393.150) The act repeals provisions relating to a test year being a future test year if a public utility elected to use a future test year, including provisions relating to updating the public utility's base rates, recovery of costs of any plant investments, reconciliation of a public utility's rate base, reconciliation of certain expenses by a public utility, and a provision relating to the Public Service Commission's rulemaking authority. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1715 - The act creates provisions relating to public utility employees and agents' whistleblower protections. Under the act the Public Service Commission and the Missouri Office of the Public Counsel shall each designate counsel to stand as ombudsman who shall accept any complaint or information provided by a protected person, as defined in the act, as to any act or omission by a public utility that violates current law or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commission. Any information provided to the ombudsman pertaining to the identity of the protected person shall be kept confidential and a closed record. Any information pertaining to the rate case shall be placed in an official rate case file. The Commission and Public Counsel shall each have the power to investigate or make an inquiry into any allegation against a public utility contained in the complaint or information provided by the protected person. After receiving the complaint or information, the Commission and Public Counsel shall: (1) Confirm receipt of the complaint to the protected person; (2) Provide an opportunity for the protected person to meet with an investigator; (3) Provide an opportunity for the protected person to rebut any denial by a public utility; and (4) Provide an opportunity for the protected person to comment on a preliminary investigative report. Any denial, rebuttal, or comment shall be included into the record of the complaint. The Commission and Public Counsel shall both send notification to the protected person of the final result of the investigation. A protected person under the act shall be entitled to the remedies under the Whistleblower's Protection Act. The act is similar to SB 366 (2025). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1714 - The act provides that unjust or unreasonable charges by public utilities shall include charges for any promotional advertising expenses, any charitable expenses, and any lobbying expenses. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1713 - The act provides that certain transactions, as described in the act, involving public utilities shall not be permitted unless the Public Service Commission makes a finding that such transactions are in the public interest. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1712 - The act provides that any public hearing held by the Public Service Commission for the receipt of evidentiary testimony from members of the public for purposes of a general rate proceeding shall be subject to certain requirements described in the act. All ratemaking determinations by the Commission shall be just and reasonable, as defined in the act, and shall be based on a finding that any utility rate change will not be unduly burdensome to the current affordability of utility services to customers. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1711 - This act modifies provisions relating to utility colocation along highway corridors. The State Highways and Transportation Commission and the Missouri Department of Transportation shall allow the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities within highway rights of way. The Commission and Department shall develop uniform criteria for colocation of transmission facilities within highway rights of ways. The duty of the Commission and Department shall include providing reasonable time lines and procedures for review and approval of colocation requests, ensuring safety of the public and infrastructure, avoiding duplication of corridors, and imposing reasonable conditions that shall not interfere with colocation. This act is identical to provisions in SB 838 (2026) and HB 3456 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1710 - Under this act, no public high school shall begin mandated instruction for students earlier than 8:30 a.m. This requirement shall be in effect at all school districts statewide beginning with the earliest of the commencement of the 2027-28 school year or the expiration of the school district's existing collective bargaining agreement establishing school day start times. A school district experiencing significant hardship as a result of this requirement may apply for a waiver from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and DESE shall establish a form that districts may use for this purpose. School districts may coordinate with DESE for assistance with redesigning bus routes or adjusting school schedules to implement the later start time. The act establishes the "Missouri Sleep and Education Advisory Task Force" within DESE. The act lists the members of the task force and describes their manner of appointment by individuals including the Commissioner of Education, the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, the Governor, the President Pro Tem of the Senate, the Senate Minority Floor Leader, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the House Minority Floor Leader. Members of the task force shall serve terms of four years and may be reappointed. The task force shall collect feedback from among the task force membership and education stakeholders across the state regarding best practices for school start times, taking into account impacts of a later start time on student health, school operations and finances, and the local community. Additionally, the task force shall collect data from school districts across the state on changes in student attendance, tardiness, grades, and disciplinary outcomes before and after the implementation of provisions of the act requiring high schools to begin mandated instruction no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Based on this data, the task force may recommend changes to state law and regulations as needed. On or before December thirty-first of each year, the task force shall submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Joint Committee on Education, the State Board of Education, and the State Board of Health and Senior Services. OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1709 - This act designates the last full week of September each year as "Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities that will increase awareness of frontotemporal degeneration, to support programs of research and education surrounding frontotemporal degeneration, and to support individuals and families impacted by frontotemporal degeneration. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1708 - Under current law, the "Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program" expired on August 28, 2025. This act repeals that expiration date. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1707 - This act requires clergy and religious workers to be mandated reporters for suspected child abuse or neglect. This act repeals an exemption from reporting suspected child abuse or neglect for privileged communications made to a minister or a clergyperson. Currently, a civil action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse shall be brought within ten years after the victim reaches the age of twenty-one or within three years of the victim discovering that the injury or illness was caused by childhood sexual abuse, whichever is later. This act provides that a civil action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse or tortious conduct that caused the victim to be a victim of childhood sexual abuse may be commenced at any time. This provision is identical to SB 1140 (2026), substantially similar to SB 589 (2025), HB 883 (2025), HB 1132 (2025), a provision in SB 1063 (2024), SB 1092 (2024), and SB 416 (2023), and similar to provisions in HB 114 (2025), SB 747 (2025), HCS/HB 367 (2023), and HB 1139 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1706 - This act provides that the General Assembly shall appropriate funding that equals the amount Kansas City appropriated in the previous fiscal year to the Board of Police Commissioners for the operation of the Kansas City Police Department. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1705 - This act requires health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, to provide coverage for certain preventative health care services without cost-sharing. Such services shall be consistent with the recommendations and guidelines of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration, and related federal rules or guidance issued as of December 31, 2025. The Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance shall, by rule, adopt regulations to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventative health care services without cost-sharing requirements consistent with the recommendations and guidance of such entities issued after December 31, 2025. Additionally, this act establishes the "Health Insurance Preventative Health Care Services Advisory Committee" within the Department, which shall consist of 5 members, three of whom will represent health care providers and two of whom will represent health carriers and health benefit plans. The advisory committee shall meet at least once a year to consider any updates or modifications to the preventative health care services described in this act and shall submit a report of any recommendations to the Department, the General Assembly, and the Governor by November first each year. This act is identical to HB 3452 (2026), and substantially similar to HB 3450 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1704 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount not to exceed $125 for a qualified pet adoption, provided that no more than two such tax credits shall be claimed in a tax year. Tax credits authorized by the act shall be refundable. The total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $500,000. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 1701 (2026) and HB 2731 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1703 - This act establishes the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act" and requires each school district and charter school to adopt a written policy governing screen time and the use of instructional technology for students in kindergarten through grade five. The policy shall be designed to promote students' educational interests, prevent harmful effects of excessive screen time on child development, ensure that technology supports rather than supplants foundational learning, and restore evidence-based practices. The act outlines required components of the policy, including limits on student screen time, restrictions on the use of school-issued devices, and limits on student access to internet-connected instructional technology, including laptops, tablets, software platforms, and other similar devices. The policy shall identify approved digital platforms, establish standards for student use of hands-on physical learning tools and traditional materials, outline procedures by which parents may obtain information regarding their child's screen time and technology use and limit such use, and describe the research and evidence upon which the policy is based. In developing the policy, each school district or charter school shall consider and document research on best practices in literacy instruction, instructional technology, assessment, and the role of handwriting and cursive writing in promoting literacy. Each elementary school shall notify parents and guardians annually of the adopted policy, provide parents available information regarding their child's login time and technology use upon request, and publish the policy on the school's website. Each policy shall be periodically updated and shall incorporate recommendations from a model school board policy to be developed by the "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) Council" established in the act. The policy shall be implemented before the end of the 2027–28 school year and shall apply in all subsequent school years. The Literacy Advisory Council established under current law shall provide advice regarding instruction and assessment of cursive writing and reading, and shall develop recommendations for a related model policy on cursive. The Commissioner of Education shall establish a "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) Council" composed of the Commissioner as chair, with appointed members representing school boards and charter schools; elementary school principals who have completed state leadership training; teachers with expertise in reading, mathematics, and special education; parental and disability advocacy organizations; faculty from approved teacher preparation programs; a licensed pediatric mental health professional or board-certified behavior analyst; and a medical professional with expertise in child health and development. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide staff and resources for the council. The council shall conduct a comprehensive survey and analysis of screen time and instructional technology use in public schools, and shall provide guidance on best practices and policies, as provided in the act. By July 1, 2027, the council shall submit a report containing the council's recommendations and a model school board policy on screen time and instructional technology use to the State Board of Education, the Governor, and the Joint Committee on Education. The report shall be updated at least every two years. This act is similar to SCS/HCS/HBs 2230 & 2978 (2026) and to provisions in HCS/SB 1351 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1702 - Currently, the Seventh Judicial Circuit, located in Clay County, has four circuit judges. This act increase the number of circuit judges to five beginning in fiscal year 2028. This act is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026), HB 3363 (2026), and HB 3448 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026) and in HCS/SB 1067 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1701 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount not to exceed $125 for a qualified pet adoption, provided that no more than two such tax credits shall be claimed in a tax year. Tax credits authorized by the act shall be refundable. The total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $500,000. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 1704 (2026) and HB 2731 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1700 - On or before July 1, 2028, this act requires each school district and charter school to install at least one "master key box", as such term is defined in current law, at each school. Each master key box shall be installed at an appropriate location to permit law enforcement officers emergency access to each building and room on school grounds. The school district or charter school shall determine the precise location of each master key box after consultation with local law enforcement agencies, and shall provide local law enforcement agencies with a key or access code that permits access to the contents of the master key box. Each master key box shall contain certain items specified in the act, such as keys to each building and room on school grounds and accurate maps labeling access points, locations of critical emergency response aids, and the areas around each building. The contents of a master key box and the information contained therein shall not be a public record and shall not be made available for public examination. An employee of a school district or charter school is immune from civil liability for damages arising out of the installation and use of master key boxes unless the employee acted with gross negligence or bad faith. This act is identical to a provision in HCS/HB 3174 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1673 - This act establishes the Interstate Massage Compact ("Compact"), which allows for the interstate practice of massage therapy. The Compact sets forth the requirements to be met in order for a state to join and maintain membership in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact provides the requirements for a massage therapist to obtain and exercise the ability to practice under a multistate license. The multistate license shall be valid until the expiration or revocation of the home state license. The Compact further provides that a massage therapist with multistate license shall function within the scope of practice of the member state. Massage therapists shall also be subject to that member state's licensing authority, which has the authority to impose adverse action on licenses issued by that state. A member state may also participate with other member states in joint investigations of a licensee. The member states shall report licensure data along with any adverse action and significant investigative information to the data system established in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact creates the Interstate Massage Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency of member states with the power to administer and implement the Compact. Each member state shall be entitled to one delegate, who shall be selected by the state's licensing authority for massage therapists and who shall be the primary administrative officer of the state's licensing authority or their designee. The Commission shall meet at least once a year. Additionally, there shall be an Executive Committee, composed of seven voting members and two ex-officio members, to act on behalf of the Commission, including on day-to-day activities related to the administration of the Compact. The Commission may levy and collect an annual assessment from each member state and impose fees on licensees to whom it grants a mutlistate license to cover the costs of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff. Members, officers, executive directors, employees, and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from liability, both personally and in their official capacity, for any claim for damages arising out of any acts or omissions that occurred within the scope of the Commission's employment, duties, or responsibilities, except for those damages caused by intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. The procurement of insurance by the Commission shall not limit such immunity. For any actions by or against the Commission, venue is proper in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. Furthermore, the Compact shall come into effect on the date in which the seventh state enacts the Compact into law. Any member 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. If a state defaults in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the Compact or its rules, the Commission, after notifying state officials and upon a majority vote of the Commission, may terminate membership of the defaulting state. Finally, the Compact shall be binding upon participating states and shall supersede any conflict with state law. However, nothing in the Compact shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the Compact. This act is identical to HB 3262 (2026) and is similar to HB 3458 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

Authorizes an income tax subtraction for all military income

Creates new provisions relating to joint employers

SCS/SB 1452 - This act provides that for purposes of current law relating to the retainage of payments to be made under certain contracts relating to construction of private buildings, the design or construction work shall include design, construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of any building, roadway, or other structure or improvement to real property, or demolition or excavation connected therewith, and shall include the furnishing of design, planning, or management services, labor, or materials in connection with surveying, architecture, engineering, or landscape design. Additionally, this act provides that an owner shall make progress payments to the contractor and any engineer, architect, landscape architect, or land surveyor on a monthly basis as described in the act, milestone basis, or lump sum basis. If in the discretion of the owner and when applicable under the contract, the project architect or engineer, and the contractor, it is determined that a subcontractor's performance has been completed and the subcontractor can be released prior to substantial completion, as defined in the act, of the contract without risk to the owner, the contractor shall request such adjustment in retainage from the owner as necessary to enable the contractor to pay the subcontractor in full. The owner may reduce or eliminate retainage on any payment if the work is proceeding satisfactorily in the owner's opinion. Until the contractor has received retainage, the contractor does not have an obligation to release retainage to a subcontractor. If retainage is released and remaining minor items are still to be completed, an amount equal to 150% of the value of each item as determined by the owner's authorized representatives shall be withheld until the item is completed. Furthermore, this act provides that upon substantial completion, the owner shall pay at least 98% of the retainage, less any offsets or deductions authorized in the contract or by law, and the contractor shall pay the subcontractor or supplier within 30 days after acceptance by the owner's authorized representative. If the work is determined not to be substantially completed and accepted, the owner or the owner's representative shall provide a written explanation within 14 calendar days to the contractor, who shall then provide such notice to the subcontractor or suppliers responsible for such work. Additionally, this act provides that there shall be no retainage if the contractor and each subcontractor at any tier are bonded for both payment and performance. All estimates or invoices for purchased, approved, and processed supplies and services or final payments shall be paid promptly and shall be subject to late payment charges as described in the act. Any person who has not been paid may bring an action for damages, which may be awarded with interest as described in the act along with reasonable attorney's fees. Within two business days after payment from the owner to the contractor for one or more subcontractors' work, the owner shall notify each subcontractor. The contractor shall pay each subcontractor and material supplier in proportion to the work completed by each subcontractor and material supplier their application less any retainage. If the contractor receives less than the full payment due under the contract, the contractor shall be obligated to disburse on a pro rata basis. If the owner does not release the full payment due because there are specific areas of work or materials being rejected or are determined not suitable for payment in a written explanation, those specific subcontractors or suppliers involved shall not be paid but all other subcontractors and suppliers shall be paid in full. If the contractor, without reasonable cause, fails to make a payment to his or her subcontractors or material suppliers within 15 days after receipt of payment, the contractor shall be subject to interest on the payment as provided in the act. Any payments made by subcontractors and material suppliers to their subcontractors and material suppliers shall also be subject to interest for payments made after 15 days of receipt. The owner shall make final payment of all moneys owed to the contractor, including any retainage less any offsets or deductions authorized in the contract or by law, within 30 days of the earliest of the following events: (1) Completion of the project and filing with the owner of all required documentation and certifications; or (2) The project reaches substantial completion. Nothing in this act shall prevent the contractor or subcontractor, at the time of application or certification to the owner or contractor, from withholding such applications or certifications from the owner or contractor for payment, including for reasons described in the act. Additionally, nothing in this act shall prevent the owner from withholding payment or final payment from the contractor, a subcontractor, or a material supplier, including for reasons described in the act. If the contractor determines after payment has been received that payment is needed to be withheld from a specific subcontractor or material supplier, such payment shall be specifically identified in writing and deducted from the next application or certification made to the owner or from the next estimate of payment due to the contractor until a resolution of the matter has been achieved. For contracts that provide for payments based upon the owner's estimate of materials in place and work performed, the owner shall pay the amount due less a retainage to the contractor within 30 days following the date upon which the estimate is required by contract to be completed by the owner. The owner shall be subject to interest, as described in the act, for any payments made after 30 days. Additionally, the owner shall pay any engineer, architect, landscape architect, or land surveyor within thirty days following the receipt of an invoice prepared and submitted in accordance with the contract terms and shall pay interest, as described in the act, for any payments made after the 30 days. Furthermore, this act provides that subcontractors specifically grant the contractor the right to hold future payments until lien waivers are provided and until the contractor receives confirmation of account status from any of the parties. If the contractor is required to issue a payment in the form of a joint check, a processing fee, not exceeding $250 and withheld from future payments, shall be charged to the subcontractor. For any frivolous and bad faith civil actions brought under this act, the court shall require the frivolous and bad faith party to pay the amount of the costs and reasonable expenses incurred by such non-offending party, including reasonable attorney's fees. This act shall not apply to contracts for construction or design work on residential real property, as defined in the act. This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 1915 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

Modifies commercial driver's license requirements for foreign applicants

Modifies provisions relating to firearm suppressors

SCS/SB 883 - The act modifies and creates provisions relating to the licensing of certain veterinary professionals. Specifically, this act provides that allied professionals, which are health care professionals in areas of traditional human medicine, shall support, enhance, or extend the services provided by veterinary care providers and shall work under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian unless exempted by rule of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board ("Board") or by law. Additionally, this act modifies provisions of law related to the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Currently, the veterinarian-client-patient relationship means that the veterinarian has recently seen and is personally acquainted with the keeping and care of an animal by virtue of an examination and that the veterinarian is readily available for follow-up care. Instead, this act provides that the veterinarian-client-patient relationship means that the veterinarian is personally acquainted with the keeping and care of an animal by virtue of an in-person examination and has provided an emergency care plan. The relationship may be extended or be transferable to a veterinarian practicing under the same facility permit after such veterinarian reviews the patient's medical history and assumes the responsibility for any medical treatment decisions. Furthermore, the veterinarian-client-patient relationship is maintained by the veterinarian receiving a consultation from a consulting veterinarian and a veterinarian-client-patient relationship is not required for telehealth advice, as such term is defined in the act. This act further provides that members of the Board shall receive $100, rather than $50, for each day devoted to the affairs of the Board. Current law provides that the Board's powers of inspection of veterinary facilities shall not include inspection of vehicles used in the practice of veterinary medicine unless the Board has received a complaint regarding such vehicle. This act repeals such provision. Additionally, the Board may assist state and local law enforcement, in addition to the Attorney General, in any proper action to remove unlawful practitioners from practice or those persons in violation of the law or rule of the Board and assist with any prosecution for criminal violations of the law regarding veterinary professions. Furthermore, the Board shall provide, rather than mail, a copy of the list of licensees to any person, agency, or professional organization upon request and payment of a fee as necessary. This act provides that current law governing the practice of veterinary medicine shall not prohibit a bovine reproductive professional, as defined in the act, from acting under indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian while performing advanced reproductive technologies on bovine animals. Additionally, it shall not be unlawful for any person not licensed as a veterinarian from lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrations at a school of veterinary medicine or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar for veterinarians. It is considered the practice of veterinary medicine to use any invasive procedure to remove an oocyte, in addition to any embryo as provided in current law, from an animal for the purpose of transplanting an embryo or resultant embryo from harvested oocyte into another female animal. Additionally, this act provides that the practice of veterinary medicine does not include a bovine reproductive professional trained in advanced reproductive technologies to remove an embryo or oocyte from a bovine animal for the purpose of transplanting such embryo into another female bovine animal or for the purpose of cryopreserving such embryo, or to implant such embryo into a bovine animal while under indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian. A licensed veterinarian supervisor shall be responsible and liable for the acts and omissions of a bovine reproductive professional, among other veterinary professionals, working under his or her supervision. However, this provision shall not be construed to relieve a bovine reproductive professional or other professionals from liability for any of their own acts or omissions. Additionally, a bovine reproductive professional shall be subject to the same disciplinary actions as those licensed and registered by the Board, including discipline for specific actions taken by veterinary technicians or technologists. This act further provides that the methods and practice of veterinary medicine may not be compelled or restricted by a governing body of a political subdivision not specified in current law. Currently, graduates of nonaccredited colleges of veterinary medicine located outside the United States, its territories, and Canada shall furnish satisfactory proof to the Board that the applicant has earned and currently holds an Educational Commission of Foreign Veterinarian Graduate certificate. This act provides that the graduate may provide satisfactory proof that the graduate holds a certificate issued by the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. Furthermore, current law provides that an applicant, who has failed the required examinations on three attempts, shall present to the Board a plan for passage and evidence of completion of at least 30 hours, or 10 hours for veterinary technicians or technologists, of continuing education since the last examination or in the calendar year preceding the fourth and final examination. This act repeals this provision. This act provides that for licensure by reciprocity requires the applicant to have been actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine for at least one year, rather than five consecutive years, immediately prior to the application. Additionally, this act repeals the requirements that the standards for licensure of the jurisdiction where the applicant is licensed be equal to or more stringent than the requirements for licensure in Missouri and repeals the provision regarding the determinations of such admission standards by the Executive Director of the Board. Lastly, this act repeals the provision allowing for the Board to enter into reciprocal compacts with other licensing boards from other jurisdictions. This act establishes a temporary locum tenens license, which allows for practice solely at an institution of higher learning or in an education or research program associated with an institution. The license shall be valid for no more than six weeks. Furthermore, this act establishes a temporary emergency license that allows a veterinarian or veterinary technician who is currently licensed in good standing in another state to practice during a state of emergency or natural disaster declared by the governor or a duly designated state official. Unless renewed, emergency licenses shall be valid for only a period of sixty days or until the state of emergency is lifted, whichever occurs first. The applicant shall complete an application for temporary emergency license with the Board, but shall not be required to pay an application fee. Veterinary services shall be requested through the incident command structure and under the supervision of the incident commander. Additionally, all services provided by the licensee shall be on a volunteer basis only and the licensee are prohibited from collecting fees or monetary compensation from animal owners for care provided. Current law provides that a notice and an application of renewal of a license shall be mailed to the licensee's last known business address by the Board and that failure of the Board to do so shall not relieve any licensee of the duty to make application for renewal or to pay the necessary renewal fee nor shall it exempt the licensee from the penalties provided by law for failure to promptly renew such license. This act repeals such provision of law. Additionally, the Board may refuse to issue or renew a license and may file a complaint with the Administrative Hearing Commission for the use of any controlled substance or alcohol to an extent that such use impairs a person's ability to perform his or her profession. This act adds the use of any other substance to such provision. Additionally, this act repeals a provision of current law permitting the Board to file a complaint for the willful and continual overcharging for services or the overtreating of patients. Furthermore, this act provides that a complaint may be filed for the termination of medical care of a patient without adequate notice to the owner or without recommending, instead of making, other arrangements for the continued care of the patient. A person with certain academic credentials and having membership in certain organizations, as described in the act, may provide advanced reproductive technologies to bovine animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. A person with such academic credentials, who is not a member of a nationally recognized organization that acknowledges persons performing embryo transfer or vitro fertilization, may qualify as a bovine reproductive professional by examination and upon successful certification examination may provide advanced reproductive technologies to bovine animals under supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The act creates the "Certification Examination Committee" which is comprised of three members as described in the act. The members shall serve terms of four years, but shall not serve more than two terms. The certification examination and continuing education of bovine reproductive professionals shall be approved by the Committee, as described in the act. Whenever the term "veterinary practice" is used in law, the term shall include registered veterinary technicians or technologists or the practice of a registered veterinary technician or technologist. This act provides that the Board shall notify, rather than send a letter signed by the chair or vice chair, to all successful examinees for registration as a veterinary technician or technologist. Lastly, this act modifies provisions relating to loan repayments for veterinary graduates. Specifically, this act modifies the definition of resident as it relates to eligibility to provide that the person shall live in the state for one or more years and has been determined or is considered to be a Missouri resident by an accredited university in this state, rather than for a purpose other than attending an educational institution located within this state. Additionally, this act repeals the requirement that eligible students be in the final year of veterinary medical school. Furthermore, this act provides that the Department of Agriculture shall enter into an agreement that the individual shall serve up to four years, rather than equal to four years, in order to receive loan repayment by the state. The Department of Agriculture shall also approve, rather than stipulate, specific practice sites where applicants shall agree to practice for participation in the loan repayment program. For breaches of the contract for loan repayment, the state shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the total number of obligated months of service which were not completed by an individual multiplied by $500, unless the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Advisory Panel, determines that the individual has acted in good faith and the breach is due to circumstances beyond the individual's control, in which case it may be determined that no penalty shall be assessed. Under current law, the Department of Agriculture shall grant a deferral of payments if the recipient meets certain requirements. This act instead provides that the Department, in consultation with the advisory panel, may grant such a deferral. This act contains provisions similar to provisions in HB 2470 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

Modifies provisions relating to offenses involving animals.

SCS/SB 1575 - Current law authorizes an income tax deduction for 100% of income reported as a capital gain for federal income tax purposes. The act also applies such capital gains tax provisions to the taxable income of a resident estate or trust. This act is substantially similar to HB 2945 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1399 - This act requires each employer liable for contributions pursuant to the unemployment compensation law to pay an annual unemployment administration adjustment in an amount equal to five one-hundredths of one percent of such employer's total taxable wages for the twelve-month period ending the preceding June 30. Each employer liable to pay an unemployment administration adjustment shall be notified of the amount due under this act by March thirty-first of each year and such amount shall be considered delinquent thirty days thereafter. The act contains certain exceptions where employers will not be charged. A fund is additionally created into which the contributions required by this act are deposited. This act is identical to HB 2877 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

Designates April 22 each year as "Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day"

Modifies provisions relating to settlement demands

Creates provisions relating to certain disclosures by a real estate wholesaler

Prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase certain foods

Modifies the definitions of eligible employee and small employer for purposes of the Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act

Modifies provisions governing the fast track workforce incentive grant

Establishes and modifies provisions relating to artificially generated material

SCS/SB 1207 - 1This act creates and modifies provisions relating to education. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Section 162.192) Under this act, each school district and charter school shall maintain a searchable, publicly accessible database on its website setting forth all financial transactions conducted with school district or charter school funds. The financial ledger shall be available without login credentials, registration, or fees, and shall be downloadable and exportable in formats specified in the act. The financial ledger shall record transactions using codes set forth in the Missouri Financial Accounting Manual published by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), as applicable. Certain data fields shall be included in the financial ledger at minimum, such as transaction date, transaction amount, revenue or expenditure designation, fund code, function code, object code, vendor or payee name, and a description or memo field. The homepage of each public or charter school's website shall include a direct link to the financial ledger of the school district or charter school. The link shall make the financial ledger accessible within one click, and shall be functional and mobile-responsive. DESE may provide standardized language or icons that public and charter schools may use for this purpose. A school district's or charter school's financial ledger shall be updated at least monthly. Details of each calendar month's financial transactions shall be posted no later than 45 days after the close of that calendar month. For record keeping purposes, a school district or charter school shall maintain at least five fiscal years of historical data on its financial ledger. Protected personal information may be redacted only to the extent required by applicable law. Vendor names, amounts, and accounting codes shall not be redacted. Payroll data may be presented in aggregated form where disclosure of individual information is restricted. Debt obligations shall be posted in a separate section of the financial ledger, with disclosure of outstanding debt balances, issuance dates, repayment schedules, annual debt service amounts, and debt service as a percentage of total expenditures. DESE may provide or approve standardized templates or platforms school districts and charter schools may use for their financial ledgers. DESE may additionally provide guidance to assist school districts and charter schools with compliance. DESE shall promulgate rules establishing procedures and timelines for school districts and charter schools to certify compliance annually. A school district or charter school that violates any provision of this act may be subject to the withholding of up to 1% of that school year's state aid entitlement for the school district or charter school. DESE shall establish a process for members of the public to file complaints if they believe a school district or charter school has violated any provision of the act. DESE may also establish a public compliance dashboard on DESE's website to enable members of the public to check whether a particular school district or charter school is certified as in compliance. This provision is identical to provisions in SCS/HBs 2120 & 1698 (2026), SCS/HBs 2230 & 2978 (2026), SCS/HCS/HB 2748 (2026), and SCS/HB 2872 (2026), and is similar to provisions in SS#2/SCS/SB 1029 (2026) and in SCS/HCS/HB 2710 (2026). MISSOURI HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN AUTHORITY (Sections 173.365 and 173.445) This act provides that the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) shall protect financial information and trade secrets as required under federal and state law. MOHELA may also close certain records related to student loan servicing, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary. Such records may include details about contract performance, payments, and business communications related to loan servicing operations. However, this provision shall not apply to records requested by Missouri governmental entities. A provision of current law authorizing MOHELA to sue and be sued shall not be construed to waive any legal defense of MOHELA, including all forms of sovereign immunity. (Section 173.365) Additionally, current law requires MOHELA to file an annual financial report with the Director of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Under this act, such report shall also be filed with the Joint Committee on Education. These provisions are similar to SCS/SB 476 (2025). (Section 173.445) WORKFORCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM (Section 173.831) The act repeals the August 28, 2028, sunset on the Workforce Diploma Program. This provision is identical to SA#4 to SS/HCS/HBs 2097 & 1905 (2026) and to provisions in SS/SCS/HB 2896 (2026) and in HCS/SS/SB 1196 (2026), and is similar to provisions in SCS/SB 1370 (2026) and HCS/HB 3239 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

Creates and modifies provisions related to statewide sexual assault response

Authorizes tax credits for certain donations to STEAM or robotics programs in local schools

Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers

Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

Creates the offense of and civil penalties for disclosure of intimate digital depictions

SCS/SB 860 - The act creates provisions relating to weather modification. Under the act, it shall be unlawful to use any form of weather modification, as defined in the act, in the state. Any individual or entity knowingly deploying chemicals into the atmosphere shall disclose the contents of the chemicals to the Department of Natural Resources in a format determined by the Department. Any individual or entity deploying chemicals into the atmosphere shall post a bond in the amount of $25,000,000 to cover damages, if any, to the environment caused by the deployment of such chemicals. Any individual may report instances of weather modification to the Department. The Department shall create procedures to investigate reports to determine whether weather modification occurred. If the Department finds that weather modification occurred, the Department shall commence a civil action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court may grant relief as described in the act. The Department shall report any known weather modification instances to the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration pursuant to federal regulations. The act shall not preclude the use of pesticides for farming or ranching purposes. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1651 - The act provides that an employee of a Soil and Water Conservation District shall be subject to the same benefits and rates as a regular state employee. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SS/SCS/SB 1001 - This act modifies provisions relating to real estate. NUISANCE ACTIONS (Section 82.1025) This act applies certain current law provisions regarding nuisance actions to the City of Independence. Furthermore, in addition to any other penalties or costs associated with the abatement of a nuisance, any person or entity that is not a resident of this state and who is an owner of property found to have a code or ordinance violation shall be subject to a civil fine of $2,000 per violation. Any property found to have a code or ordinance violation that is structurally unsafe or poses a threat to persons or other property shall have such nuisance abated within one year of the code or ordinance violation. Any such property that is not abated within one year, and any property with unpaid civil fines within two years of the imposition of the fine shall be subject to sale by the taxing jurisdiction in which the property is located. The property shall be sold in an amount that will satisfy the costs incurred for abating the property as well as any outstanding civil fines. Such sale shall coincide with the sale of delinquent properties as provided in current law. This provision is identical to SCS/SB 943 (2026). CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY (Section 137.016) This act modifies the definition of "residential property" for the purposes of the taxation of real property by providing that such definition shall include single family homes that are owned by a sole proprietor, individual, partnership, or limited liability company and leased, in whole or in part, for a term of less than thirty consecutive days, provided that such provision may not apply to any such property in excess of fifteen such properties owned by the same individual or business. This provision is substantially similar to the perfected SS/SCS/SBs 1066 & 1088 (2026), SB 699 (2025), SB 784 (2025), SCS/HB 1086 (2025), and a provision in HB 660 (2025). LAND BANKS (Sections 140.010 to 141.1020 and 249.255) This act makes technical changes throughout state law relating to the sale of delinquent property to satisfy delinquent property taxes. (Multiple sections) Current law requires a parcel located in certain counties to have unpaid taxes for a period of at least two years prior to the county satisfying such delinquent taxes through judicial foreclosure rather than through sale at auction. This act repeals such two year requirement. (Section 140.010 and 141.230) Current law provides for the appointment of county land bank directors by various agencies. This act provides that the appointment of such directors shall be appointed by the county executive pursuant to the county charter. (Section 140.982) This provision is substantially similar to SB 845 (2026). Current law requires a land bank agency to verify that a buyer is not the original owner or relative owner of the property. This act repeals such requirement. (Section 140.987) Current law allows a land bank agency to purchase a parcel of real property only for the purpose of adding to a parcel already owned by the land bank agency. This act repeals such provision. (Section 141.984) These provisions are identical to SCS/SB 843 (2026) and substantially similar to SB 1556 (2026) and HB 2898 (2026). CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PLANTS (Section 262.975) This act provides that helianthus annuus shall not be considered an agricultural crop for the purposes of chapter 89 relating to local planning and zoning. This provision is identical to SB 1058 (2026). LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES - OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY (Section 347.048) Currently, limited liability companies that own or rent real property in specified political subdivisions are required to designate, by affidavit, the name and street address of a natural person with management control or responsibility for the real property. This act adds any county with more than one million inhabitants to that list of political subdivisions. This provision is identical to HB 2346 (2026). REAL ESTATE WHOLESALER DISCLOSURES (Section 407.3600) This provision requires a wholesaler, as defined in the act, acting as a grantee or a wholesaler's representative, to provide to the property owner a written disclosure not less than fourteen calendar days before entering into a contract that transfers an interest in residential real property. A wholesaler acting as a grantee shall not enter into a contract that transfers an interest in residential property until both the wholesaler and the property owner sign and date the disclosure. If the wholesaler acting as the grantee fails to make the disclosure before entering into the contract that transfers interest in the property, the owner of the property may cancel the contract before the close of the escrow without penalty and the escrow agent shall disburse any earnest money paid by the wholesaler to the owner within 30 days after the cancellation. These provisions may not be modified or waived by any agreement. Any portion of an agreement executed, modified, or extended after the effective date of this act that modifies or waives provisions of the act shall be null and void. Any violation of this provision shall be considered an unlawful practice under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. A party that enters into an agreement without receiving the required disclosure may bring a private action against a wholesaler. The Attorney General is given authority to enforce these provisions. For any violations, the Attorney General may commence a civil action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court may grant relief as described in the act. This provision is identical to a provision in the perfected SS/SCS/SB 973 (2026). MISSOURI RESIDENTIAL SALE LEASEBACK PROTECTION ACT (Section 442.920) The act creates the "Missouri Residential Sale Leaseback Protection" act, which regulates sale leasebacks. A sale leaseback is defined as a transaction or series of transactions in which a seller sells residential real estate that is or was the seller's residence to another party and, as a condition of the sale, or as part of the same or a related transaction, enters into a lease or rental agreement to remain in or re-occupy the property. In any sale leaseback transaction, a buyer is required to provide the seller with certain disclosures, described in detail in the act, alerting the seller of the nature of the transaction and advising them of certain actions they may wish to take. The disclosure must be provided to the seller not more than 10 days and not less than 3 business days before the execution of any sale leaseback agreement, and the disclosure shall be signed by both the seller and the buyer concurrently with the execution of the sale leaseback agreement. Violation of this act is subject to a fine of up to $10,000 per violation. The Attorney General is permitted to enforce this act by bringing a cause of action seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties, and restitution. A seller is also permitted to bring a civil action if harmed by a violation of this act. A seller may recover actual damages, statutory damages up to $10,000, attorneys' fees and costs, and any equitable or injunctive relief. This act may not be waived or modified by agreement of any party. These provisions are identical to provisions in the perfected SS/SB 834 (2026) and the perfected SS/SB 973 (2026) and substantially similar to SB 1684 (2026). AMERICAN DREAM ACT (Section 442.703) This act creates the "American Dream Act." Institutional buyers, as that term is defined in the act, shall not acquire a single-family residential property in this state unless such single-family residential property has been publicly listed for sale for more than 90 days and is not at such time subject to a binding sales agreement. This provision contains various exemptions. This act contains a severability clause. SCOTT SVAGERA

Expresses support for TrumpRx and encourages actions to prevent discriminatory insurance practices

Establishes and modifies provisions relating to the definition of abortion

Establishes the "Interstate Massage Compact"

Modifies provisions relating to the calculation of income tax, establishing new progressive personal income brackets and repealing income tax subtractions for certain capital gains, with a referendum clause

SB 1688 - This act establishes the "Missouri Downtown and Rural Economic Stimulus Act Extension Act" (MODESAEA). The act provides that provisions of expired law establishing the Missouri Downtown Rural Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) are extended. The act allows development areas and development project areas approved under both MODESAEA and MODESA to be modified. Any debt obligations issued to carry out a development project shall be extended to thirty-five years. One hundred percent of payments in lieu of taxes and eighty-five percent of economic activity taxes generated in relation to an expanded development project shall be used each year of the approved term to support development project costs. An office displacement and retail or restaurant displacement percentage shall not apply to an expanded development project. (Section 99.1260) The act requires the Department of Economic Development to disburse the state construction income tax increment to support development project costs. Such disbursements shall cease within 180 days of the date on which the Department determines that the construction of the expanded development project is complete and has opened to the public. The Department shall disburse the residential income tax increment to support development project costs for a period not to exceed thirty-five years. The developer shall elect how to calculate the amount of such disbursement. (Section 620.1265) A developer shall apply to the Department for approval of an expanded development project, as described in the act. (Section 620.1270) The act authorizes the Department to promulgate temporary rules that shall expire not later than two years following the publication of the temporary rules. Thereafter, such rules shall be promulgated as provided in current law. (Section 620.1275) JOSH NORBERG

Requires the department of corrections to provide certain services to inmates prior to their release from the department

Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage for damage to siding on real property

SB 1519 - This act establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact ("Compact"), which allows for the interstate practice of respiratory therapy. The Compact sets forth the requirements to be met in order for a state to join and maintain membership in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact provides the requirements for a respiratory therapist to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in the remote participating states. The compact privilege of a licensee shall be valid until the expiration or revocation of the home state license. The Compact further provides that a respiratory therapist with compact privilege shall function within the scope of practice of the remote participating state. Respiratory therapists shall also be subject to that remote state's regulatory authority, which has the authority to impose adverse action on licenses issued by that state. A member state may also participate with other member states in joint investigations of a licensee. Participating states shall report licensure data along with any adverse action and significant investigative information to the data system established in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency of member states with the power to administer and implement the Compact. Each participating state shall be entitled to one commissioner, who shall be selected by the state's licensing authority for respiratory therapists and shall be an administrator or staff member of such authority. The Commission shall meet at least once a year. Additionally, there shall be an Executive Committee, composed of nine members, to act on behalf of the Commission, including on day-to-day activities related to the administration of the Compact. The Commission may levy and collect an annual assessment from each member state and impose fees on licensees to whom it grants compact privileges to cover the costs of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff. Member states and commissioners, officers, executive directors, employees, and agents of the Commission shall be immune from liability, both personally and in their official capacity, for any claim for damages arising out of any acts or omissions that occurred within the scope of the Commission's employment, duties, or responsibilities, except for those damages caused by intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. The procurement of insurance by the Commission shall not limit such immunity. For any actions by or against the Commission, venue is proper in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. Furthermore, the Compact shall come into effect on the date in which the seventh state enacts the Compact into 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. If a state defaults in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the Compact or its rules, the Commission, after notifying state officials and upon a majority vote of the Commission, may terminate membership of the defaulting state. Finally, the Compact shall be binding upon participating states and shall supersede any conflict with state law. KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1443 - The Missouri Works program is currently authorized to provide various incentives for the creation and retention of new and existing jobs. This act authorizes the Department of Economic Development to issue tax credits to qualified companies that expend at least $50 million in new capital investments for a project within two years of submitting a notice of intent with the Department. The Department shall respond to a notice of intent within thirty days, provided, however, that a failure to respond within thirty days shall not be construed as an approval of a notice of intent. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not exceed 2.5% of the new capital investment, and shall not exceed the least amount necessary to obtain the qualified company's commitment to initiate the project. Tax credits authorized by the act shall count toward the maximum amount of Missouri Works incentives allowed in a fiscal year as provided under current law. This act is identical to HB 2654 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 1694 & 1688 (2026) and SS#2/SCS/HCS/HBs 3231 & 2531 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

Modifies provisions relating to the State Treasurer's ability to invest

Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing a disabled veteran homestead exemption

Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel

Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel

Establishes provisions relating to the liability of a social host

Establishes and modifies provisions relating to adult education

Establishes a process in which persons registering a motor vehicle may apply for a designation indicating a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement