Missouri Senate Bills

SB 1689 - Currently, a fire protection district can charge a service fee to individuals that live outside of the district but receive emergency services within the district. This act authorizes a fire protection district to charge a service fee to businesses and individuals, and their insurance companies, except that such fee shall not be charged to individuals that reside within the district or businesses with a physical address within the district. This act is identical to HB 3474 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1687 - Under this act, any health benefit plan, third-party administrator, administrative service organization, or pharmacy benefits manager paying all properly submitted medical assistance subrogation claims or MO HealthNet subrogation claims shall respond to any inquiry by the state regarding a claim for payment for any health care item or service not later than 60 days after receiving the inquiry. Additionally, such entity shall not deny a claim submitted by the state for failure to provide prior authorization for the item or service, except that this provision shall not apply to certain programs or plans, including the original Medicare fee-for-service program, a Medicare Advantage plan, a reasonable cost reimbursement plan, a health care prepayment plan, or a prescription drug plan. A health benefit plan, third-party administrator, administrative service organization, or pharmacy benefits manager shall accept authorization provided by the state that an item or service is covered under the state plan or a waiver for the individual as if the authorization were the prior authorization made by the third party, except that this provision shall not apply to certain programs or plans, including the original Medicare fee-for-service program, a Medicare Advantage plan, a reasonable cost reimbursement plan, a health care prepayment plan, or a prescription drug plan. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1686 - Current law authorizes certain tax incentives for the construction of certain athletic and entertainment facilities for certain professional sports teams. This act repeals such incentives. JOSH NORBERG

SB 1685 - Current law authorizes a sales tax exemption for the purchase, storage, use, and consumption of aviation jet fuel used by common carriers engaged in interstate air transportation, with such exemption to expire on December 31, 2033. This act extends such date to December 31, 2043. This act is identical to HB 3249 (2026) and to a provision in SCS/HB 1707 (2026), SCS/HCS/HB 1883 (2026), and SCS/HCS/HB 3308 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1684 - This 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. A seller who is party to a sale leaseback agreement has the right to cancel any such agreement prior to the transfer of title, but in no event earlier than thirty days after execution of the sale leaseback agreement, without penalty. 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. This is substantially similar to provisions in in the truly agreed to SS/SB 834 (2026), the truly agreed to CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SB 973 (2026), the truly agreed to SS/HB 2636 (2026), and the perfected SS/SCS/SB 1001 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1683 - This act repeals the current provisions regarding the Department of Social Services ("Department") or the MO HealthNet Division ("Division") enforcing liens on permanently institutionalized individuals for the recovery of certain Medicaid funds expended for long-term care under the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA). Instead, this act provides that the Department or the Division shall collect the costs of medical assistance paid for permanently institutionalized individuals as provided in this act. This act provides that the current law relating to recovery of the amount of certain funds expended on behalf of a Medicaid recipient from the estate of such recipient only applies to those persons deceased on or after April 1, 1995, to August 27, 2026. For recovery from estates of persons deceased on or after August 28, 2026, this act provides that there may be no adjustments or recovery of assistance correctly paid, except for recovery from the estate of a recipient who was: (1) Regardless of age, a resident in a nursing facility or other medical institution when the recipient received such assistance, except recovery shall be limited to assistance provided on or after March 22, 1991; or (2) 55 years of age or older when the recipient received assistance for services provided on or after October 1, 1993, for which estate recovery is mandated under other federal law. Any recovery allowable may be made only after the death of the surviving spouse, if any, and only at a time when the recipient has no surviving child who is under 21 years of age or is blind or has a disability. Recovery against a recipient's estate may be made only when recovery: (1) Would not create an undue hardship as described in the act; (2) Is cost effective, which shall not include estates with a net value at or below $50,000 as adjusted annually by the Department of Social Services based on the federal cost of living adjustment of the Social Security Administration; and (3) Does not violate any of the limitations set forth in federal law. Lastly, this act provides that the Department shall make information about estate recovery and hardship exemptions easily accessible, including maintaining information about how to request a hardship exemption on its website. Additionally, on an annual basis, the Department shall publicly report on the number of estate recovery cases pursued and the number of undue hardship exemptions granted. KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1682 - Under this act, any person who acquires, uses, produces, possesses, transfers, or administers psilocybin for the person's own therapeutic use shall not be subject to state or local criminal or civil penalties if the person is a veteran or first responder and is 21 years of age or older and suffers from a condition listed in the act. The person shall be enrolled in a study regarding the use of psilocybin to treat such conditions and shall provide the Department of Mental Health with specified information. A facilitator shall be present during the administration of the psilocybin and the use of psilocybin shall be limited to no more than 150 milligrams of psilocybin analyte during any 12-month period. A person who assists another in any of the acts permitted under this act and any laboratory testing psilocybin under this act shall not be subject to state or local criminal or civil penalties. Subject to appropriation, the Department shall provide grants totaling $2 million dollars for research on the use and efficacy of psilocybin for the treatment of conditions listed in the act. The Department shall prepare annual reports for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the General Assembly on the implementation and outcomes of psilocybin use under this act. No state agency shall disclose to the federal government or any unauthorized third party the statewide list or any individual information of persons who meet the requirements of this act. Additionally, this act modifies current law on the use of investigational drugs and devices for individuals with terminal illnesses to include individuals with life-threatening or severely debilitating conditions or illnesses. Currently, investigational drugs shall not include Schedule I controlled substances. This act repeals that prohibition. This provision is substantially similar to SB 1454 (2026). Finally, this act requires the Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with a Missouri university hospital or contract research organizations conducting FDA-approved trials, to conduct a study on the efficacy of using alternative medicine and therapies, including, but not limited to, the use of psilocybin, for the treatment of veterans and first responders suffering post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, substance use disorders, or who require end-of-life care, as described in the act. Such study shall include a study of the use of psilocybin to treat such conditions, as well as a literature review and the submission of various reports. No person participating in the study shall be subject to criminal or civil liability or sanction for participating, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. This act is substantially similar to HB 1717 (2026) and similar to SCS/SB 90 (2025), SCS/SB 768 (2024), HCS/HB 1830 (2024), HB 1154 (2023), and SB 614 (2023). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1681 - This act provides that an offender shall be eligible to receive a parole hearing after serving 30 years or more of his or her sentence if such offender: • Is incarcerated in a correctional facility after being sentenced by a court; • Is serving a sentence of life without parole for the offense of first or second degree murder prior to October 1, 1984; • Is 60 years of age or older; • Has no felony convictions prior to the conviction for which he or she is currently incarcerated; and • Is not a convicted sex offender. During the parole hearing, the Parole Board ("Board") shall determine if there is a reasonable probability the offender will not violate the law upon release. If the Board determines a reasonable probability exists, the offender shall be eligible for release upon a finding that the offender has a record of good conduct while incarcerated, demonstrated self-rehabilitation, developed a workable parole plane, and has a risk factor and mental health score determined appropriate by the Board. Any offender released under this act shall be subject to a minimum of five years of supervision by the Board. This act is identical to SB 1226 (2026), SB 234 (2025), SB 341 (2025), SB 914 (2024), SB 1147 (2024), SB 147 (2023), and SB 714 (2022) and is similar to SB 1335 (2026), SB 438 (2025), SB 1218 (2024), SB 581 (2023), SB 995 (2022), HB 2134 (2022), HB 277 (2021), and HB 1078 (2019). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1680 - Currently, individuals who have pled guilty or nolo contendere or who have been found guilty of a federal or state felony offense involving possession or use of a controlled substance shall be exempt from the requirement under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to exclude from participation those persons who are drug traffickers, provided such individuals meet certain requirements, such as participation in a substance abuse treatment program. This act adds to the list of exempt individuals those person who have pled guilty or nolo contendere or who have been found guilty of a federal or state felony offense involving the manufacture of a controlled substance. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1679 - Current law provides for a mapping feature to be maintained on the website of the Department of Revenue that displays the sales and use tax information of political subdivisions. This act requires such mapping feature to include property taxes levied by political subdivisions. This act is identical to HB 2746 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1678 - This act establishes provisions relating to tax credits for child care. CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT This act establishes the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a tax credit in an amount up to 75% of the taxpayer's contribution to a child care provider or intermediary, as such terms are defined in the act. A child care provider or intermediary shall file a contribution verification with the Department of Economic Development within sixty days of receiving a contribution, and shall issue a copy of such verification to the taxpayer. A failure to issue a contribution verification to a taxpayer shall entitle the taxpayer to a refund of the contribution. Contributions made to intermediaries shall be distributed in full to one or more child care providers within two years of the intermediary receiving such contribution. Contributions made under the act shall be used directly by a child care provider to promote child care for children 12 years of age and younger, shall not be made to a child care provider in which the taxpayer has a direct financial interest, and shall not be made in exchange for care of a child or children unless the contribution is made by an employer purchasing child care for the children of the employer's employees. A child care provider or intermediary that uses a contribution for an ineligible purpose shall repay to the Department the value of the tax credit used for such ineligible purpose. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable or transferable, but may be carried forward for up to six tax years. Notwithstanding this provision, taxpayers that are exempt for federal tax purposes shall be eligible for a refund of any tax credits received under this act, as described in the act. The maximum amount of tax credits that shall be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $20 million. If the maximum amount of tax credits is authorized in a calendar year, the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized in subsequent years shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases in the allowable amount of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert, as such term is defined in the act. This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1310) EMPLOYER PROVIDED CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT This act establishes the "Employer Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a tax credit in an amount equal to 30% of qualified child care expenditures, as defined in the act, paid or incurred by an employer with two or more employees providing child care for its employees. The amount of the tax credit authorized under this act shall not exceed $200,000 per taxpayer per tax year. A facility shall not be considered a child care facility for the purposes of the act unless enrollment in the facility is open to the dependents of the taxpayer during the tax year, provided that the dependents fall within the age range ordinarily cared for by, and only require a level of care ordinarily provided by, such facility. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable or transferable, but may be carried forward for up to six tax years. Notwithstanding this provision, taxpayers that are exempt for federal tax purposes shall be eligible for a refund of any tax credits received under this act, as described in the act. The maximum amount of tax credits that shall be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $20 million. If the maximum amount of tax credits is authorized in a calendar year, the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized in subsequent years shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases in the allowable amount of tax credits shall be reserved for qualified child care expenditures for child care facilities located in a child care desert, as such term is defined in the act. Tax credits authorized by this act shall be subject to recapture, as described in the act. This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1325) CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TAX CREDIT This act establishes the "Child Care Providers Tax Credit Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes child care providers with three or more employees to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to the child care provider's eligible employer withholding tax, as defined in the act, and may also claim a tax credit in an amount up to 30% of the child care provider's capital expenditures, as defined in the act, provided that such capital expenditures are not less than $1,000. The amount of the tax credit authorized under this act shall not exceed $200,000 per child care provider per tax year. A child care provider shall submit to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education an application for the tax credit on a form to be provided by the Department. The child care provider shall provide proof of any capital expenditures for which the provider is claiming a tax credit. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable or transferable, but may be carried forward for up to six tax years. Notwithstanding this provision, taxpayers that are exempt for federal tax purposes shall be eligible for a refund of any tax credits received under this act, as described in the act. The maximum amount of tax credits that shall be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $20 million. If the maximum amount of tax credits is authorized in a calendar year, the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized in subsequent years shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases in the allowable amount of tax credits shall be reserved for child care providers located in a child care desert, as such term is defined in the act. This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1350) This act is identical to HB 2409 (2026) and is substantially similar to SB 455 (2025), HB 215 (2025), SS/HB 269 (2025), SB 742 (2024), and HB 1488 (2024), and to provisions in SCS/HB 2170 (2024), HCS/SS/SB 143 (2023), SCS/SB 184 (2023), SB 509 (2023), SS#3/HCS/HB 268 (2023), HCS/HB 350 (2023), SCS/HCS/HB 668 (2023), and HCS/HB 870 (2023). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1677 - This act modifies provisions relating to child passengers on motorcycles and motortricycles. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTY PROVISIONS (Sections 302.020.2 to 302.020.3) No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine that the protective headgear worn by an operator or passenger of a motorcycle or motortricycle meets reasonable standards and specifications, unless there is a reasonable basis to suspect that a violation of this act involves a child passenger under ten years of age. The penalty for failure to wear protective headgear as required by this act is an infraction for which a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars may be imposed unless the violation involves a child passenger under ten years of age, in which case the violation shall be punishable as an infraction for which a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars may be imposed. CALVIN'S LAW (Section 302.023) This act establishes "Calvin's Law". It shall be unlawful for the operator of a motorcycle or motortricycle to allow any person under ten years of age to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle or motortricycle on any highway in this state unless the motorcycle or motortricycle is equipped with a proper passenger seat and the child is able to place both feet on the passenger foot pegs, except when a licensed physician certifies a medical exemption. Any passenger under ten years of age shall wear protective headgear that meets the safety standards and specifications established by the director of revenue. This act shall be effective on January 1, 2027. This act is identical to HCS/HBs 2553, 1831, & 2328 (2026), HB 2328 (2026), and HB 3085 (2026), HB 1831 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1676 - This act establishes "Mason's Law". At the time of motor vehicle registration, a resident of this state with a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement may apply to the Department of Revenue for a designation that shall be associated with the person's motor vehicle license plate number and be available to law enforcement. Upon approval of the application, the Department shall notify the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Highway Patrol shall prepare an entry in the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES). Such entry shall remain active for five years, unless the applicant requests such designation be removed from the system. Upon expiration of the five year period, a renewal form may be filed with the Department to renew the designation. This act is identical to SB 1658 (2026), SS#2/SCS/HCS/HB 1840, and HB 3492 (2026), and substantially similar to HB 3175 (2026) and HS/HCS/HBs 3068 & 3049. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1675 - This act authorizes the board of trustees of an urban library district to change the dates of the fiscal year. This act is identical to provisions in SCS/HB 3000 (2026) and in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 1023 (2026), and is substantially similar to HB 3321 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1674 - Beginning January 1, 2027, this act requires the Governor to appoint a nonvoting student representative to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. The student representative shall serve a two-year term and shall attend all meetings and participate in all deliberations of the Coordinating Board. To be eligible for the position of student representative, an individual shall be enrolled full-time at an educational institution that satisfies the definition of "approved public institution" established in current law, which includes public community colleges, state college and universities, and public technical colleges. At the time of appointment, the student representative shall be a current or former student body president or a current or former student representative to the board of governors at an approved public institution. A student representative who graduates after the first year of his or her term may continue to serve until the end of the term. However, if a student representative ceases to be a full-time student for any other reason or fails to satisfy certain other requirements specified in the act, the position of student representative shall become vacant, and the Governor shall appoint a temporary replacement until a successor is appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Appointments to the position of student representative shall be made in rotation from among the state's approved public institutions. After a student representative is appointed from one institution, no individual from the same institution shall be eligible for the position until at least three subsequent appointments have been made and three years have passed. The student representative shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while attending meetings of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and shall pay all fees due to the institution he or she attends when such fees are due. OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1672 - This act defines the "practice of medicine" as the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, operation, prescription, recommendation, prevention, cure, dispensing, or surgery for any human injury, disease, pain, deformity, defect, wound, fracture, infirmity, ailment, or physical or mental condition. This act further defines the practice of medicine to include: (1) Evaluating a patient, rendering a medical opinion, or providing testimony for any civil or criminal action; (2) The review, oversight, and rendering of health care decisions by a treating physician; (3) For consulting physicians or specialists who receive referrals, the initial examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and determination of appropriate treatment, which shall not be delegated to any person other than to another consulting physician or specialist; (4) Offering to examine, evaluate, diagnose, treat, operate, prescribe, recommend, prevent, dispense, or perform surgery; (5) Using certain designations as provided in the act indicating or implying that such person is licensed, willing, or able to practice the healing arts; or (6) Offering, conducting, enrolling, performing, or monitoring research involving human subjects unless approved by an institutional review board. Nothing in this act shall prohibit a licensed professional from performing some or all of the activities that may fall within the practice of medicine if the licensed professional is acting within his or her scope of authority, if the physician remains actively involved in the practice of medicine for each patient, and if the physician remains the primary and responsible party, which shall not be delegated to any other person. KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1671 - Current law authorizes certain cities to impose a sales tax at a rate of 0.5% for the purpose of improving public safety. This act adds the city of Lexington to such list of cities. This act is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1790 (2026) and HCS/HB 2431 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1670 - Under current law, a fire protection district must publish a notice for bids on all construction or purchase contracts for work, material, or both, if it involves an expense of ten thousand dollars or more. This act increases the amount to fifty thousand dollars or more. This act is identical HB 3296 (2026), and to a provision contained in SCS/HB 3000 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1669 - This act modifies provisions relating to recreational vehicle (RV) dealers. WARRANTY SERVICE-COMPENSATION OF DEALER (Section 407.1338) Under current law, the warrantor shall reimburse the dealer for warranty parts at actual wholesale cost, plus a minimum thirty-percent handling charge and the cost, if any, of freight to return warranty parts to the warrantor. This act provides that in addition, the warrantor shall supply parts and components for warranty service in such quantities and within such reasonable time as will enable the dealer to perform such service without undue delay and should the warrantor fail to ship parts or components within ten days of the dealer's order, the dealer may obtain substantially similar parts or components, within thirty days, and be reimbursed by the warrantor at one hundred percent of the cost paid by the dealer for any parts obtained from another source. Warrantors must compensate its dealers for at least seventy-five percent of a dealership's employee time spent traveling to and from mobile or other warranty repair work performed away from the dealership location, provided the travel time is documented and a claim is submitted to the warrantor within thirty days of completing the work. This act is identical to HCS/HB 1020 (2026). DISPUTE RESOLUTION (Section 407.1321) A dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor injured by another party's violation of this act may bring a civil action in circuit court to recover actual damages. Venue for any civil action must be exclusively in the county in which the dealership is located. The party bringing suit shall serve a written demand for mediation upon the offending party. Notwithstanding the existence of any additional remedy at law, a party may apply to a circuit court for the grant of a temporary or permanent injunction, or both. Such injunction shall be issued without bond. A single action in violation of this act is sufficient to authorize issues of an injunction. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1668 - This act establishes the "Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act". The act authorizes a city to submit an innovation district master plan to the Department of Economic Development for the establishment of an innovation district. The master plan shall include the geographic boundaries, identification of vacant or underutilized property, public safety and infrastructure priorities, a general strategy for surplus or incremental state revenues, and high-level projections of anticipated housing units, jobs, business, and population impacts. The Department's authority to approve or deny an application shall be limited to determining whether the geographic boundaries are reasonable. All other application information shall be considered informational and not subject to approval, modification, or denial by the Department. The Department shall adopt and administer a single, standardized master scorecard to evaluate incentives for projects located within an innovation district. The scorecard shall establish uniform criteria, provide predictability and transparency, rank projects based on measurable outcomes, establish intermediate incentive tiers for projects that do not meet full eligibility, and assign project applications to incentive tiers based on the master scorecard. The scorecard shall include categories as described in the act. An application for incentives shall be approved or denied by a reviewing authority within forty-five calendar days. Failure to issue a determination shall result in approval of the application. (Section 620.6000) A city establishing an innovation district shall establish a fast track permitting process for projects located within the district, including the designation of a single, empowered point of contact that is authorized to coordinate reviews and issue binding determinations on behalf of all relevant departments, agencies, and offices. The city shall waive, reduce, or defer discretionary, duplicative, or extraordinary permit and development fees for projects within the district. For properties not subject to an existing tax increment financing plan or property tax abatement, fifty percent of the incremental increase in real property tax revenues generated after designation shall be deposited into the innovation district's public safety fund. The city shall adopt policies providing building code flexibility for adaptive reuse projects, as described in the act. The Department shall prepare and submit a biennial written report to the General Assembly summarizing the performance of the innovation district program, as described in the act. (Section 620.6003) The act establishes the "Rural Missouri Development Fund" for the purpose of supporting economic development, infrastructure, housing, workforce development, and related community-building activities in rural and smaller communities in the state. Any municipality in the top five percent of assessed valuation in the state and that has an innovation district shall deposit ten percent of new property tax revenues into the Rural Missouri Development Fund. Such funds shall be awarded to rural and smaller municipalities, and regional development organizations. The moneys shall be used for rural education, public infrastructure improvements, public safety, housing development, workforce development, and health care community service facilities. (Section 620.6006) The act establishes the "Innovation District Public Safety Fund", which shall be composed of fifty percent of net new state tax receipts generated in the innovation district. Moneys in the fund shall be used for capital or operating expenditures related to public safety and public realm improvements within the district. A project sponsor may apply to the Department for a construction-phase withholding advance. If the application meets all technical requirements, the Department shall disburse the construction-phase withholding advance. (Section 620.6009) For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, any person who is not a resident of this state and that establishes a primary residence within an innovation zone shall be eligible for an income tax exclusion. (Section 620.2012) The act authorizes an employer to enter into a withholding agreement with the Department for the retention of a portion of withholding taxes of employees located within an innovation district. The Department may establish aggregate or annual program caps by rule to manage fiscal exposure. Retained withholdings shall be used solely for qualifying reinvestment expenditures, as defined in the act. (Section 620.2015) For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, the act authorizes an eligible employer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to $5,000 per eligible employee for relocation expenses incurred in moving such employee from out of the state into an innovation zone. (Section 620.2018) For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, the act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to twenty-five percent of conversion expenditures incurred for converting nonresidential property into residential property. The tax credit may be claimed against the taxpayer's income tax liability or sales tax liability. (Section 620.2021) The act authorizes a city to establish a Missouri Opportunity Zone, which shall be conterminous with the innovation district boundaries. A taxpayer may elect to defer payment of state income taxes if such income tax liability is invested in a qualified Missouri Opportunity Zone investment, as defined in the act. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2036, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is substantially similar to provisions in SS#2/SCS/HCS/HBs 3231 & 2531 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1667 - This act creates new provisions relating to the bargaining process over labor agreements between public labor organizations and public bodies. Within 30 days after a labor organization has been designated as the exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit the bargaining process must begin with representatives of the public body and representatives of the labor organization meeting and bargaining in good faith, as that term is defined in the act, for an agreement covering the wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for the public employees within the bargaining unit. The labor organization and the public body shall engage in good faith bargaining with each other's designated representatives. In the event that an agreement cannot be reached within 180 days after a labor organization is designated as exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit, the dispute shall be referred to mediation. If, after 90 days, mediation has not been successful then the matter shall be referred to arbitration as described below. At any time during the bargaining process, if either the labor organization or the public body determines an impasse has been reached over wages, benefits, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment, the party may submit the matter to interest arbitration. If the parties agree that an impasse has been reached, within seven days of such decision the public body and labor organization shall attempt to agree upon an impartial arbitrator to resolve the impasse. If an arbitrator cannot be agreed upon within such time period then the party that made the initial determination of impasse shall request a panel of seven arbitrators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services or the American Arbitration Association in the event that Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services cannot produce a panel of seven arbitrators. The parties shall alternate striking from the panel one arbitrator at a time until a single arbitrator is left, with the party that made the initial determination of impasse striking first. Once an arbitrator has been selected, the parties shall proceed to present their arguments. Within 45 days the arbitrator shall submit its decision. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties, provided that any provision that would require the enactment of law for its implementation shall not be binding until such time as the law is enacted. If, at any time during the bargaining process for an initial contract or for successor contracts, either the labor organization or public body believes the opposing party has engaged in bad faith bargaining in violation of this act it may submit the matter to the State Board of Mediation for determination. If the Board determines a party has engaged in bad faith bargaining in violation of this act it shall refer the matter to interest arbitration in accordance with this act. At no time after a labor organization has been designated as the exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit or after an agreement covering the wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for public employees within a bargaining unit has expired shall the public body make any unilateral changes to wages, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment subject to mandatory bargaining. Any such unilateral changes shall be considered a failure to bargain in good faith. In the event that the labor organization believes that the public body has made unilateral changes to wages, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment subject to mandatory bargaining, the labor organization may seek declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and monetary damages arising from the unlawful unilateral change in an appropriate state or federal court. This act is substantially similar to SB 1529 (2026), SS/SCS/HB 1644, as amended (2026), and the perfected HCS/HBs 3283 & 3306 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1666 - The act establishes "The Drinking Water Transparency and Accountability Act". Under the act, the Department of Natural Resources shall create a statewide system of accountability for community water systems and establish, by rule, a letter grade schedule to include community water system quality, performance, and sustainability based on the standards described in the act. The Department shall promulgate rules for clear and appropriate explanation for each such standard and create a tiered structure of point deductions that utilizes violation metrics as described in the act. Community water systems shall be assigned a letter grade between "A" and "F". The rules further include a provision prohibiting certain disclosures by the Department. The rules shall not deduct points for water outage or boil advisories. For water corporations, the Department shall utilize data provided by the water corporation in its most recent general rate case within the past three years. The Department shall publish scores and letter grades earned by each community water system on its website on an annual basis, including rules by which a community water system can review and appeal the Department's scores prior to website publication. Requirements and penalties for each letter classification that a community water system receives from the Department are described in the act. For any violation of the act, upon a petition from the Department, a court may appoint a receiver or fiscal administrator or to order a mandatory safe water purchase from another system as determined by the Department. The receiver's responsibilities are described in the act. The Department shall publish the first letter grade under the act no later than January 1, 2028. A community water system receiving federal funds for the upgrade, repair, or replacement of the water system infrastructure shall submit to the Department a detailed plan describing how the federal funds will be used. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1665 - This act prohibits government agents, as such term is defined in the act, from entering a private residence without a warrant unless they have received permission from the owner or occupant, are responding to a life-threatening emergency, or are preventing the imminent destruction of evidence. Where a government agent enters private land, such agent is required by this act to immediately notify the landowner or occupant if they are present. If equipped with a body-mounted camera, such camera must be activated and recording the entire time the agent is on the property. Such agent is also required to show the warrant to the owner or occupant if they are present. This act prohibits a government agent from seizing any private property from a home or private land unless such agent has a warrant authorizing the seizure, or they entered due to exigent circumstances. Any evidence obtained from a search or seizure in violation of this act is inadmissible in any court proceeding. If a person is arrested pursuant to a search or seizure in violation of this act, such arrest is invalid. A person that has been subjected to a search or seizure that violates this act, may bring a civil action against the violating state agency. TRISTAN BENSON JR.

SB 1664 - This act establishes the "Honest Billing Act". Under this act, each off-campus outpatient department of a health care facility, as defined in the act, shall apply for, obtain, and use a unique national provider identifier (NPI) on all claims filed after December 31, 2026, in this state for reimbursement or payment for health care services provided in that department. No facility shall submit a claim for services to a health carrier or hold an enrollee liable for such services, unless those services are billed using a separate unique NPI for the department, as described in the act. A facility that holds an enrollee liable for services billed in violation of this act shall be subject to Missouri Merchandising Practice Act enforcement by the Attorney General. A facility applying for licensure or license renewal in this state shall demonstrate its compliance with the provisions of this act as a condition of licensure. The Department of Health and Senior Services may impose specified penalties on any licensee for violating the provisions of this act. The Department of Commerce and Insurance may refer any violation of this act to the Department of Health and Senior Services. This act is substantially similar to HB 502 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1663 - Current law establishes the Missouri Community Service Commission within the Department of Economic Development. This act transfers such Commission to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. This act is identical to HB 3279 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1662 - This act provides that current law relating to the distribution of sales tax proceeds in St. Louis County shall not apply to a tax for the purpose of funding early childhood educational services, and requires that such proceeds shall be deposited in the county's Early Childhood Education Fund, which is created by the act. (Section 67.547) This act also requires the proceeds of any tax imposed for the purposes of improving the quality, affordability, and access to early childhood development programs for children aged five years and younger to be deposited into the county or city Early Childhood Education Fund. The administrative control and management of such funds shall be by the board of directors responsible for the administration of a city or county Community Children's Services Fund. The board of directors shall use or disburse the funds in the Early Childhood Education Fund to provide and administer programs subsidizing the cost of providing early childhood education, prioritizing children in financial need. Financial assistance may be used for early childhood education and child care provided by public, private, not-for-profit, and for-profit entities licensed, contracted to receive child care subsidies, or otherwise registered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including preschools, childcare centers, nursery schools, local education agencies, charter schools, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, informal childcare providers and independent and system-affiliated family child care homes, as described in the act. (Section 67.5420) This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 2379 (2026), HB 3149 (2026), and SB 20 (2025), and is similar to SB 1447 (2024) and HB 373 (2023). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1661 - This act modifies provisions related to vehicle registration. The dates from August 28, 2026, to December 1, 2026, shall be an amnesty period for taxpayers in this state who did not pay state and local taxes outlined under current law, and who titled and registered their motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, or any other vehicle in another state and would have been required to have been titled and registered in the state of Missouri. With respect to all late fees and penalties administered by the Department of Revenue, a taxpayer shall be granted full amnesty from the assessment or payment of all such late fees and penalties provided that the liabilities have arisen from a motor vehicle purchase completed before August 28, 2026 and the taxpayer completes and submits a written application for such amnesty. The Department of Revenue shall issue a certificate of title and registration to verify that the taxpayer has been granted amnesty for all late fees and penalties described in this act in a timely manner. It shall be unlawful for a resident of this state with a residence address in the state of Missouri to title and register a motor vehicle in another state with the intent to circumvent the motor vehicle titling and registration requirements described in current law. Additionally, it is unlawful for a resident of this state with a Missouri residence address to title and register a motor vehicle under a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation that is operating as a shell entity in another state, with the intent to circumvent the motor vehicle titling and registration requirements described in current law. Factors described in this act will be considered when determining whether a Missouri resident intended to circumvent the titling and registration requirements of this act. Vehicles, excluding recreational vehicles, weighing more than fifty-four thousand pounds as well as apportioned plates are exempt from this act. A Missouri resident who willfully makes a false statement in regard to the purchase of a motor vehicle that is subject to fees and taxes for titling and registration, or who willfully attempts in any manner to evade payment of those fees and taxes, is guilty of a fraudulent practice and shall be assessed a fine equal to seventy-five percent of the amount of the unpaid fees and taxes. Additionally, they shall be required to pay all applicable fees and taxes at the time the motor vehicle is titled and registered. The Department may investigate and use the motorist insurance identification database to identify and determine the ownership of any motor vehicle not and may impose a penalty on the owner of the motor vehicle that is not properly titled and registered in the state as required by current law. If the Department determines that a Missouri resident has violated the provisions of this act, the Department shall notify the Missouri resident he or she is required to obtain a Missouri certificate of title and registration for the motor vehicle and pay all taxes and fees for titling and registration owed for the motor vehicle no later than ninety days from the date of the notice and that failure to pay such taxes shall result in a five-hundred-dollar penalty. Should the Missouri resident fail to comply with the requirements of the notice, the Department shall suspend the Missouri resident's driver's license until all outstanding liabilities are paid in full. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, the director may waive or reduce any penalty imposed. This act is substantially similar to HB 2951 (2026) and HCS/SB 1408 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1660 - Beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, this act prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting standardized test scores from testing entities that require an applicant with a lifelong disability or static disability, as such terms are defined in the act, to complete a comprehensive disability evaluation within two years before taking the test in order to receive accommodations allowed under federal law. This act is identical to HB 1640 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1659 - This act creates the "Fire Life-Safety Damper Inspection Verification Act". This act provides that any political subdivision within the state that requires fire life-safety dampers, each fire life-safety damper must be inspected within twelve months of installation. After the initial inspection, each fire life-safety damper must be inspected not less than once every four years. All tests and inspections performed under this provision must comply with certain national standards. This act states that such inspections shall not be performed by remote methods. A person conducting tests or inspections required by this act must have the following qualifications: • Contractors must hold an ICB Fire and Smoke Damper Contractor Certification or an equivalent certification from an organization that has been accredited under certain standards; • Persons other than contractors must: • Be employed by an enforcing agency or by a contractor with the aforementioned certifications; • Have successfully completed an approved skill training program, or be enrolled in such a program, and be working under the supervision of a person that has completed such program; and • Hold an ICB Fire and Smoke Damper Technician Certification or an equivalent certification from an organization that has been accredited under certain standards. This act states that after the required testing and inspection, if the damper passes the inspections and testing, the person conducting the inspection or test shall execute a compliance certification. The owner of the building shall maintain a copy of the compliance certification and shall make it available upon request from certain authorized entities of the political subdivision. Upon the required testing and inspections, if deficiencies are revealed, the person that conducted such tests and inspections shall prepare a deficiency report for the building owner. The deficiency report shall include the nature of the deficiency, and the reasons for noncompliance. After receiving the report, the building owner shall ensure the defective equipment is repaired or replaced. A violation of this act occurs if the building owner does not achieve compliance within thirty days. Every building owner shall post a notice of verification of the testing and inspection in the outside lobby window of the building or another location visible to the public. This act requires that building owners maintain a written record of the smoke dampers, fire dampers, combination fire-and-smoke dampers and smoke control systems testing and maintenance. These written records shall be maintained on the premises. Building owners are also required to submit copies of all valid operation certificates, showing they are in compliance within 30 days of obtaining the certificate. Each failure to comply with this act shall be subject to certain authorized administrative civil penalties. A civil penalty of not more that one thousand dollars may be assessed for each violation and for each day the noncompliance continues. The State Fire Marshal may deny, suspend, or revoke any license, certificate, approval, or other authorization issued, when a person, firm, or entity fails to comply with the fire-prevention code. The State Fire Marshal may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain any continuing condition that presents an imminent danger to life or property. This act shall not prevent local enforcing agencies from exercising their enforcement powers or obligations. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1658 - This act establishes "Mason's Law". At the time of motor vehicle registration, a resident of this state with a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement may apply to the Department of Revenue for a designation that shall be associated with the person's motor vehicle license plate number and be available to law enforcement. Upon approval of the application, the Department shall notify the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Highway Patrol shall prepare an entry in the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES). Such entry shall remain active for five years, unless the applicant requests such designation be removed from the system. Upon expiration of the five year period, a renewal form may be filed with the Department to renew the designation. This act is identical to SB 1676 (2026), SS#2/SCS/HCS/HB 1840 (2026), and HB 3492 (2026), and substantially similar to HB 3175 (2026) and HS/HCS/HBs 3068 & 3049. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SS/SCS/SB 1015 - This act modifies notarization requirements for applications for detention for evaluation and treatment at a mental health facility. Under this act, no notarization shall be required for the application or any affidavits, declarations, or other supporting documents filed under certain provisions of law, including when filed in court by an adult, when a peace officer takes a person into custody for detention at the facility for a period of 96 hours, when a person presents themselves at the facility and the health care provider completes the application, or if the person executing the application is an employee acting on behalf of a hospital. This provision is identical to the perfected HB 1977 (2026) and provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 1259 (2025) and substantially similar to SB 1274 (2026) and SB 436 (2025). This act establishes procedures for authorizing or continuing an individual's assisted outpatient treatment. A petition in court for such treatment may be filed by individuals specified in the act. A court may issue an order requiring the individual to participate in assisted outpatient treatment if the individual is at least 18 years of age, is suffering from a mental disorder, will not obtain treatment in the community voluntarily, and is unable to make an informed decision to see or comply with voluntary treatment. Additional grounds for ordering treatment shall consider the necessity of treatment to prevent a deterioration in the individual's mental illness likely to result in harm to the individual or others or the individual's history of lack of compliance with treatment for the illness, as described in the act. The act sets forth the procedures for the hearing process, including the option for a jury trial. If the court or jury finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the individual meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment and that an appropriate mental health program has agreed to accept the individual, the court shall issue an order requiring the individual to participate in treatment for a period not to exceed two years, unless extended by the court as described in the act. Current provisions of law exempting certain professionals from civil liability for investigating, detaining, transporting, conditionally releasing, or discharging a person shall apply to assisted outpatient treatment under this act. The court shall assign a case manager from a certified community behavioral health clinic to each individual ordered to participate in assisted outpatient treatment. The case manager and individual shall report to the court at least once every ninety days. If a court determines that the individual is not complying with an order of assisted outpatient treatment, the court may order, without a hearing, that the individual be evaluated at a community mental health center, be hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital for a period of not more than ten days, and potentially be hospitalized for longer upon the recommendation of the community mental health center; provided such extended hospitalization does not exceed the duration of the order for assisted outpatient treatment or ninety days, whichever is less. If the individual objects to such hospitalization, the court shall schedule a hearing as described in the act. Beginning December 1, 2028, the Office of State Courts Administrator shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly regarding certain statistics of individuals receiving treatment under this act and the impact of such treatment on hospitalization and incarceration rates. These provisions are substantially similar to HB 1154 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1646 - Current law authorizes the city of Branson to impose certain tourism taxes, with the revenue used for infrastructure improvements and tourism marketing. This act provides that the revenues used for infrastructure improvements may include constructing and maintaining tourism infrastructure facilities and parks, as well as for acquiring, constructing, and maintaining facilities for promoting tourism. Tourism infrastructure facilities are defined as structures, fixtures, systems, and facilities of multipurpose sports and entertainment venues with seating capacity of less than 25,000, as described in the act. This act is substantially similar to HB 3237 (2026) and to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1790 (2026) and HCS/HB 2431 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1603 - This act establishes the Missouri Declaration and Bylaws Modernization Act. The board of directors of a homeowners association may amend bylaws and declarations with a simple majority vote. Should an insufficient number of votes be obtained to decide the question within ninety days of distributing the amendment of the bylaws or declarations to the members of the association, the bylaws or declarations may be amended if the association provides a notice to all members containing a statement that the proposed amendment would be deemed approved by the members unless one quarter of the votes in the association submit a vote to reject the proposed amendment within sixty days of the date of notice. Members have no more than one year to challenge the validity of an amendment to the declaration. Members have no more than six months to challenge the validity an amendment to the bylaws. In the absence of a board of directors, at least ten percent of the members of the association may call a special meeting to conduct an election. Any quorum requirement shall be suspended. This newly elected board of directors shall be deemed to be the board of directors of the association unless suit is filed within sixty days of the election. The board of directors is required to propose and pass an annual budget. Within thirty days of passing the budget, the board of directors shall provide to all lot owners a copy of the proposed budget. This act is similar to SB 481 (2025)and SB 398 (2017). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1602 - This act specifies that the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri may acquire, manage, lease, purchase, sell, contract for, or otherwise acquire an interest in or participate in the ownership or operation of hospital, medical, or other health care facilities or providers. The Board of Curators and any public or private entities or individuals with which the Board of Curators collaborates for these purposes shall be immunized from liability under all federal and state antitrust laws in the 25 counties specified in the act. This act is similar to SB 1696 (2026) and HCS/HB 3170 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1562 - This act requires dealers of mobile telecommunications services to collect a charge of $0.65 for each retail transaction involving wireless telecommunication devices or services for the purpose of the Department of Mental Health's operating of crisis and open access services, as such terms are defined in the act. All such charges shall be imposed and remitted with the dealers sales tax remittance to the Department of Revenue. This act is identical to HB 2763 (2026) and HB 3098 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SCS/SB 1547 - This act modifies provisions relating to benevolent tax credits. STILLBIRTH TAX CREDIT For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a tax credit in the amount of $2,200 per birth for which a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth has been issued. The tax credit shall be claimed only during the tax year in which the stillbirth occurred, and the child shall otherwise have been a dependent of the taxpayer. Tax credits authorized by this act shall be refundable and nontransferable. A taxpayer shall not claim a tax credit under this act and a tax deduction for the same stillbirth. (Section 135.342) This provision is substantially similar to SB 1123 (2022) and HB 2770 (2022). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a shelter for victims of domestic violence and rape crisis centers in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the shelter for victims of domestic violence or rape crisis center is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.550) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). MATERNITY HOME TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a maternity home in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the maternity home is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, current law limits the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year to $100,000. This act adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.600) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). DIAPER BANK TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a diaper bank in an amount equal to 50% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 70% of the contribution, or 100% of the contribution if the diaper bank is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. Current law limits the total amount of tax credits in a fiscal year to $500,000. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act removes such limit. Finally, current law provides that such tax credit shall sunset on December 31, 2031. This act repeals such sunset. (Section 135.621) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a pregnancy resource center in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the pregnancy resource center is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.630) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026) and is similar to HB 1785 (2026) and HB 1816 (2026). FOOD BANK TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for donations of cash or food to local food pantries, local soup kitchens, and local homeless shelters in an amount equal to fifty percent of the value of the donation. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act also authorizes a tax credit for donations of cash or food to food banks, as defined in the act, and increases the tax credit amount to seventy percent of the value of the donation, or one hundred percent of the value of the donation if the entity is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a fiscal year shall not exceed $1.75 million. This act increases such amount to $2.75 million for contributions made to local food pantries, local soup kitchens, and local homeless shelters, and $1.25 million for food banks. Finally, the tax credit is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026. This act repeals the sunset. (Section 135.647) This provision is substantially similar to SB 1082 (2026) and HCS/HBs 2461, 2457 & 1782 (2026), and is similar to a provision in CCS/HCS/SB 994 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1505 - This act modifies current law relating to protective services for elderly and disabled adults by authorizing multidisciplinary adult protection teams to access confidential reports of abuse and neglect and case information to the extent necessary to conduct team activities and to share such information with other team members. Additionally, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Mental Health shall have limited access to such confidential reports, as described in the act. SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SB 1468 - This act modifies provisions relating to civil jurisprudence, including nuisance actions, income and principal of endowed care trust funds, spousal maintenance, child custody, no-contest clauses in trust instruments, the Missouri Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act, court filing surcharges in civil cases, property exempt from attachment and execution in bankruptcy, awards of attorney's fees in agency proceedings, and the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. NUISANCE ACTIONS (SECTION 82.1025) This act applies certain provisions of current law regarding nuisance actions to the City of Independence. Furthermore, this act provides that, 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 and 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), a provision in the perfected SS/SCS/SB 1001 (2026), and in SCS/HB 3000 (2026). ENDOWED CARE TRUST FUND (SECTION 214.330) This act provides that the income and principal of an endowed care trust fund shall be determined under the laws applicable to trusts, except the trustee shall not have: • The power of adjustment; • The power of conversion of an income trust to a unitrust or from a unitrust to an income trust; • the power of discretion to determine or modify the unitrust rate, as established in the terms of the endowed care trust agreement; and • Discretion to determine the applicable value for computing the unitrust amount beyond that which is granted under the law and exercised solely for reasons of administrative convenience and not to affect the distribution size. Additionally, no principal shall be distributed from an endowed care trust fund, except to the extent that a unitrust amount is required by the terms of the endowed care trust fund agreement. Income for a unitrust shall be established by the cemetery operator in the terms of an endowed care trust fund agreement and shall not provide for a unitrust rate in excess of five percent per annum. The unitrust rate may only be changed by amendment to the agreement. Furthermore, this act provides that the cemetery operator may instruct the trustee to distribute less than all of the yearly income distributable if the cemetery operator determines that the money is not needed. This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3246 (2026), in HCS/SS/SB 221 (2025), in HB 608 (2025), in HCS#2/SS/SCS/SB 835 (2024), HCS/HB 1725 (2024), in HB 1987 (2024), and in HCS/HB 968 (2023). SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE ORDERS (SECTION 452.335) Under this act, spousal maintenance shall terminated upon the payor reaching full retirement age, as defined in the act, unless otherwise agreed to by both parties. The payor shall provide the payee reasonable notice in advance of retirement and six months notice shall be presumed to be reasonable. This provision is identical to SB 1250 (2026) and is substantially similar to HB 2084 (2026). CHILD CUSTODY (SECTIONS 452.375 TO 452.423) Currently, courts shall consider eight factors when determining child custody. This act adds to that list considerations of the child's need for stability, continuity of care, and a consistent routine, as well as the capacity of each parent to provide a safe, stable, and developmentally appropriate environment. This act permits a party to request the court to issue a temporary custody or visitation order during the pendency of a motion to modify any judgment pertaining to child custody or visitation. Such orders shall remain in effect until the disposition of the motion to modify or further order of the court. The order may be granted with notice to opposing parties and after a hearing, although notice may be waived in emergency situations, as described in the act; provided that orders issued where notice is waived shall be limited to 15 days in duration or until further court orders are issued and written notice shall be given to opposing parties. Dismissal of the underlying motion to modify shall automatically vacate any temporary order issued under this act. No temporary order issued under this act shall deny parenting time to a parent or any other party granted custody or visitation, unless the court finds that parenting time is likely to cause physical or emotional harm to the child. If temporary parenting time is ordered, the court may order or otherwise modify existing child support orders if requested by any party. Additionally, if parties to a custody or visitation order agree to a modification of such order, they may submit a motion and a proposed parenting plan to the court, signed by all parties having custody or visitation rights. There shall be no requirement for a statement of changed circumstances for such motion. If the court determines that the proposed parenting plan is in the child's best interests, then the court shall enter an order granting custody or visitation as soon as possible. In the case of a child with disabilities or special needs, a change in circumstances that may provide grounds for a modification of a custody order shall include one parent's neglect or harm of the best interests of the child. Finally, this act modifies provisions of law relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in child custody cases. A guardian ad litem shall review relevant medical, educational, and therapeutic records and consult treating professionals when appropriate, assess special medical or developmental needs, and evaluate household stability and continuity of care for the child when investigating a case. The guardian ad litem shall submit a written report to the judge, as described in the act. Guardians ad litem appointed in child custody matters shall have received certain training specified in the act. These provisions are substantially similar to provisions in SS/SCS/HCS/HBs 2505 & 2044 (2026) and SCS/SB 1531 (2026). NO-CONTEST CLAUSES IN TRUST INSTRUMENTS (SECTION 456.4-420) This act modifies provisions relating to no-contest clauses contained in trust instruments. Currently, when a no-contest clause is irrevocable, an interested person may file a petition for an interlocutory determination whether a particular motion, petition, or other claim for relief would trigger application of the no-contest clause or an enforceable forfeiture. This act instead provides that an interested person may file a petition for a determination whether a particular claim would trigger application of the no-contest clause when a no-contest clause is irrevocable. Additionally, this act provides that the petition shall be filed as a separate judicial proceeding. Furthermore, an order or judgment on a petition shall relate to all actions taken by all parties. An interested person that does not seek a determination is not prohibited from challenging the validity or application of a no-contest clause in a proceeding without the protections afforded by this act. In addition to exceptions provided in current law, this act provides that a no-contest clause is not enforceable in the following circumstances: • In the filing of petitions in accordance with this act; • In the participation in a suit by any interested person where the person has not asserted any affirmative claim for relief; • As to the interested persons who are a party to an action, to the extent the court determines that the application of the no-contest clause is void or unenforceable as against public policy; • When a no-contest clause does not include the factual allegations of the petition as they apply to the specific terms of the trust; • When a no-contest clause seeks to cause a forfeiture against a beneficiary challenging a term of a trust that would otherwise be prohibited under current law. This provision is substantially similar to HB 2863 (2026). MISSOURI UNIFORM FIDUCIARY INCOME AND PRINCIPAL ACT (SECTIONS 469.399 TO 469.487 & THE REPEAL OF SECTIONS 469.409, 469.411 & 469.461) This act establishes the "Missouri Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act" which applies to trusts and estates where Missouri is the principal place of administration and to property in Missouri that is subject to a life estate or other term interest and in which the interest of one or more persons will be succeeded by the interest of another. This act provides requirements for fiduciaries when making an allocation or determination or exercising discretion pursuant to this act, including acting in good faith and administering the trust or estate impartially and in accordance with the terms of the trust and this act. Specifically, the fiduciary shall add a receipt and charge disbursement to principal. Additionally, the fiduciary may exercise the power to adjust, convert an income trust to a unitrust, change the percentage or method used to calculate a unitrust amount, or convert a unitrust to an income trust, if the fiduciary determines that such actions will assist the fiduciary to administer the trust or estate impartially. The court shall not order a fiduciary to change a decision unless there was an abuse of discretion, upon which the court may order a remedy to place the beneficiaries in the positions as if there was not an abuse of discretion. A fiduciary may petition the court for instruction on whether a proposed fiduciary decision will result in an abuse of discretion. If the petition meets the requirements of this act, the beneficiaries have the burden to establish that a fiduciary decision will result in an abuse of discretion. Additionally, this act modifies provisions relating to fiduciary determinations of net income upon the death of an individual resulting in the creation of an estate or trust or in the termination of an income interest in a trust, relating to rights of beneficiaries to receive a share of net income, relating to dates on which income interests begin, assets become subject to a trust, and fiduciary allocation of an income receipt or disbursement to principal, and relating to mandatory income interests and undistributed income. As provided by this act, a fiduciary shall allocate as income any money received in an entity distribution, as defined in the act, and any tangible personal property of nominal value received from the entity. A fiduciary shall also allocate as principal certain moneys and other property received in an entity distribution. The act further provides factors for a fiduciary to determine or estimate that money received in an entity distribution is a capital distribution. The fiduciary, instead of the trustee, shall also allocate to income amounts received as a distribution of income, including a unitrust distribution, from a trust or estate in which the fiduciary, instead of the trust, has an interest, other than an interest the fiduciary purchased in a trust that is an investment entity, and shall allocate to principal amounts received as a distribution of principal from the trust or estate. Furthermore, this act makes changes to the provisions relating to businesses or other activity conducted by a fiduciary if the fiduciary determines that it is in the interests of the beneficiaries to account separately. Additionally, this act modifies provisions relating to allocations to principal by the fiduciary instead of the trustee, allocations of rental property income, allocations of amounts received as interest or from the sale, redemption, or other disposition on an obligation to pay money, and allocations of proceeds of a life insurance policy or other contract received by the fiduciary as beneficiary. If a fiduciary, instead of a trustee, determines that an allocation between income and principal is insubstantial, the fiduciary may allocate the entire amount to principal. The act further modifies the factors for a fiduciary to presume an allocation is insubstantial. Such power may be exercised by a co-fiduciary or may be released or delegated as provided by law. This act repeals provisions relating to the income allocation of payments characterized as distributions to the trustee and instead provides rules for separate funds, as defined in the act, and requirements of fiduciaries of marital trusts. Furthermore, this act modifies provisions relating to liquidating assets and the failure of a fiduciary to account for receipts from the interests in minerals, water, or other natural resources, from the sale of timber and related products, or for transactions in derivatives. This act also contains modifications to the provisions relating to marital deductions, including qualifications for such deductions, and allocations of receipts related to an asset-backed security to income. Specifically, a fiduciary shall allocate receipts related to a financial instrument or arrangement not addressed by this act. This act modifies provisions relating to required income and principal disbursements by fiduciaries, rather than trustees, and transfers to principal of net cash receipts from a principal asset that is subject to depreciation. A fiduciary may transfer an appropriate amount from principal to income in an accounting period to reimburse income if the fiduciary makes or expects to make an income disbursement, as described in the act. The provision regarding transfer of an amount from income in an accounting period to reimburse principal or to provide a reserve for future principal disbursements is also modified. Additionally, this act repeals the existing provision relating to adjustments between principal and income and provides that a fiduciary may make an adjustment between income and principal to offset the shifting of economic interests or tax benefits between current income beneficiaries and successor beneficiaries that arises from: (1) An election or decision the fiduciary makes regarding a tax matter, other than a decision to claim an income tax deduction; (2) An income tax or other tax imposed on the fiduciary or a beneficiary as a result of a transaction involving the fiduciary or a distribution by the fiduciary; or (3) Ownership by the fiduciary of an interest in an entity, a part of whose taxable income, whether or not distributed, is includable in the taxable income of the fiduciary or a beneficiary. A fiduciary may offset a charge to each beneficiary that benefits from a decrease in an income tax to reimburse the principal from which the increase in estate tax is paid by obtaining payment from the beneficiary, withholding an amount from future distributions to the beneficiary, or adopting another method. This act modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, except for certain provisions relating to consumer disclosures, and does not authorize electronic delivery of certain notices. Additionally, this act repeals existing provisions relating to unitrust amounts and establishes new provisions relating to unitrusts, which is defined as a trust for which net income is an amount computed by multiplying a determined value of a trust by a determined percentage. The conversion of an income trust to a unitrust and for the determination of the rate used to compute the unitrust amount is provided in this act. Furthermore, this act provides for certain requirements for a unitrust policy. Specifically, the policy: (1) Shall provide the unitrust rate or method for determining such rate, the method for determining the applicable value of assets, and rules for the unitrust administration; (2) Shall provide the period used for the determination of the rate and value; (3) May provide standards for using fewer preceding periods if certain circumstances exist and prorating the unitrust amount on a daily basis for a part of a period in which the trust or the administration of the trust as a unitrust or the interest of any beneficiary commences or terminates; and (4) May provide methods and standards for determining the timing of distributions, making distributions in cash or in kind, or correcting an underpayment or overpayment to a beneficiary based on the unitrust amount if there is an error in calculating the unitrust amount, or may provide other standards and rules to serve the interest of the beneficiaries. This act also provides that if a trust qualifies for a special tax benefit or if a fiduciary is not an independent person, the unitrust rate shall not be less than three percent and no more than five percent and that only certain provisions of this act apply. Finally, certain provisions relating to the statute of limitations on claims of a breach of trustee's duty to impartially administer a trust are repealed. The provisions of this act apply to trusts and estates existing or created on or after August 28, 2026, except if expressly provided in the terms of the trust or by this act. These provisions are substantially similar to provisions in HB 3246 (2026), in HCS/HB 83 (2025), in SCS/HCS/HB 176 (2025), in HCS/SS/SB 221 (2025), in SB 246 (2025), in HB 608 (2025), in SCS/SB 1007 (2024), and in SCS/HCS/HB 2064 & HCS#2/HB 1886 (2024) and are similar to provisions in HCS#2/SS/SCS/SB 835 (2024), HB 1725 (2024), HB 1987 (2024), HCS/HB 968 (2023), and HB 2839 (2022). ST. LOUIS CITY CIVIL CASE FILING FEE (SECTION 488.426) Currently, any circuit court may collect a civil case filing surcharge of an amount not to exceed $15 for the maintenance of a law library, the county's or circuit's family services and justice fund, or courtroom renovation and technology enhancement. If the circuit court reimburses the state for salaries of family court commissioners or is the circuit court in Jackson County, the surcharge may be up to $20. This act provides that the circuit court in the City of St. Louis may charge a filing surcharge up to $20. This provision is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 835 & 1111 (2026), in HCS/SB 945 (2026), in the perfected SS#2/SCS/SB 1023 (2026), in HCS/SB 1067 (2026), in SCS/HB 3000 (2026), SB 18 (2025), HCS/HB 83 (2025), in SCS/HCS/HB 176 (2025), in SB 352 (2025), in SCS/HCS/HB 615 (2025), SB 800 (2025), in HB 1512 (2024), and in SCS/HCS/HB 2064 & HCS#2/HB 1886 (2024), and is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/SB 897 (2024), SB 1023 (2024), CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SB 72 (2023), SB 252 (2023), HB 787 (2023), in HCS/HB 986 (2023), in the perfected HCS/HBs 994, 52 & 984 (2023), SB 1209 (2022), HB 1963 (2022), HB 143 (2021), HB 1554 (2020), HB 1224 (2019), in the perfected HCS/HB 1083 (2019), HB 1891 (2018), SB 288 (2017), HB 391 (2017), and SB 812 (2016). PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION (SECTION 513.430) Current law provides bankruptcy exemptions for a person's right to receive any money or assets, payable to a participant or beneficiary from, or any interest of any participant or beneficiary in, a retirement plan, profit-sharing plan, health savings plan, or similar plan, including an inherited account or plan, that is qualified under certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. This act provides that any plan or arrangement shall not be exempt from the claim of an assignee pursuant to a final judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation, in addition to the claim of an alternate payee under a qualified domestic relations order. The interest of alternate payees under a qualified domestic relations order or assignees pursuant to a final judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation shall be exempt as of the time the interest is awarded or received, and continues to be exempt thereafter. This provision is identical to HB 2864 (2026). ATTORNEY'S FEES IN AGENCY PROCEEDINGS (SECTION 536.085) This act repeals the exclusion of attorney's fees in excess of $75 per hour unless certain determinations are made by the court from the definition of the term "reasonable fees and expenses" for the purposes of awards to the prevailing party in an agency proceeding or a civil action arising from an agency proceeding. This provision is identical to HB 2865 (2026), a provision in HCS/HB 179 (2025), and SB 290 (2025). UNIFORM PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION ACT (SECTION 537.529 & THE REPEAL OF SECTION 537.528) This act establishes the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act". Currently, any action against a person for conduct or speech undertaken or made in connection with a public hearing or meeting in a quasi-judicial proceeding before a tribunal or decision-making body of the state or a political subdivision thereof is subject to a special motion to dismiss, a motion for judgment on the pleadings, or motion for summary judgment and any such motion shall be considered by the court on a priority or expedited basis. This act repeals this provision and creates procedures for dismissal of causes of action asserted in a civil action based on a person's: (1) Communication in a legislative, executive, judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding; (2) Communication on an issue under consideration or review in a legislative, executive, judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding; or (3) Exercise of the right of freedom of speech or of the press, the right to assemble or petition, or the right of association, guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Missouri Constitution, on a matter of public concern. However, this act shall not apply to a cause of action asserted: (1) Against a governmental unit, as described in the act, or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting in an official capacity; (2) By a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting in an official capacity to enforce a law to protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety; or (3) Against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services if the cause of action arises out of a communication related to the sale or lease of such goods or services. No later than 60 days after a party is served with a complaint, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or other pleading that asserts a cause of action covered by this act, or at a later time upon a showing of good cause, a party may file a special motion to dismiss. The court shall hear and rule on such motion no later than 60 days after the filing of the motion, unless the court orders a later hearing to allow for limited discovery or upon good cause. However, this act provides that the court shall hear and rule on the motion for dismissal no later than 60 days after the order allowing for discovery. This act provides that all other proceedings between the moving party and the responding party in the action, including discovery and any pending hearings or motions, shall be stayed upon the filing of the special motion to dismiss. Additionally, this act provides that the court may stay, upon motion by the moving party, a hearing or motion involving another party or discovery by another party if a ruling on such hearing or motion or discovery relates to a legal or factual issue. Any stay pursuant to this act shall remain in effect until the entry of an order ruling on the special motion to dismiss and the expiration of the time to appeal the order. A moving party may appeal an order denying the special motion to dismiss in whole or in part within 21 days of such order. If a party appeals an order ruling on a special motion to dismiss, this act provides that all proceedings between all parties shall be stayed until the conclusion of the appeal. The court may allow discovery if a party shows that specific information is necessary to establish whether a party has satisfied or failed to satisfy the requirements of this act and such information is not reasonably available without discovery. Additionally, a motion for costs and expenses, voluntary dismissal, or a motion to sever shall not be stayed. During a stay, the court upon good cause may hear and rule on any motions unrelated to the special motion to dismiss and any motions seeking a special or preliminary injunction to protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety. In ruling on a special motion to dismiss, this act provides that the court shall consider the parties' pleadings, the motion, any replies and responses to the motion, and any evidence that could be considered in a ruling on a motion for summary judgment. The court shall dismiss the cause of action with prejudice if: (1) The moving party has established that the cause of action is covered by this act; (2) The responding party has failed to establish that this act does not apply to the cause of action; and (3) Either the responding party failed to establish a prima facie case as to each essential element of the cause of action, or the moving party has established that the responding party failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted or that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. A voluntary dismissal without prejudice of a cause of action that is subject to a special motion to dismiss pursuant to this act shall not affect the moving party's right to obtain a ruling on the motion and seek costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and reasonable litigation expenses. Additionally, if the moving party prevails on the motion, this act provides that such costs, fees, and expenses shall be awarded to the moving party. A voluntary dismissal with prejudice of a cause of action that is subject to a special motion to dismiss establishes that the moving party prevailed on the motion. The responding party shall be entitled to such costs, fees, and expenses if the responding party prevails on the motion and the court finds that the motion was frivolous or filed solely with the intent to delay the proceeding. Finally, this act applies to causes of action filed or asserted on or after August 28, 2026. These provisions are identical to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 835 & 1111 (2026), the truly agreed to and finally passed SB 1067 (2026), SB 503 (2025), in SCS/HCS/HB 615 (2025), in SCS/HCS/HB 1259 (2025), and SB 1293 (2024) and are substantially similar to HB 2666 (2026), provisions in HCS/HB 83 (2025), in SCS/HCS/HB 176 (2025), in SB 352 (2025), HB 1092 (2025), in SCS/SB 897 (2024), HB 1785 (2024), in SCS/HCS/HB 2064 & HCS#2/HB 1886 (2024), in CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SB 72 (2023), SB 432 (2023), HB 750 (2023), SB 1219 (2022), in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 968 (2022), HB 2624 (2022), and HB 1151 (2021). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1391 - This act modifies provisions relating to the appointment of counsel for postconviction relief of sentences of death. Current law provides that when a motion to set aside a sentence of death is filed, the court shall find on the record whether the movant is indigent and if so, the court shall appoint two counsel. This act instead provides that when a circuit court imposes a judgment and sentence of death, the circuit court shall find on the record whether the defendant is indigent. If finding so, the court shall appoint two counsel for the preparation and litigation of a defendant's motion under Rules of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Furthermore, if the court finds that the defendant is not indigent, the court may enter an order denying the appointment of counsel. Additionally, this act adds three years of litigation experience in the field of postconviction law and five years as a member of the Missouri Bar to the qualifications of one of the counsel. The court may also appoint other counsel whose background, knowledge, or experience would otherwise be proper representation of the defendant for postconviction relief. Finally, the state shall comply with any additional requirements of federal law and regulation relating to appointment of counsel for capital sentences and certification by the United States Attorney General. This act is identical to SB 741 (2025), and to a provision contained in HCS/HB 2254 and is similar to HB 1169 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SCS/SBs 1164 & 1476 - This act modifies provisions relating to adult cabaret performances. ADULT CABARET PERFORMANCE DEFINITION (67.2540) This act defines "adult cabaret performance" in regards to provisions relating to restrictions on sexually oriented businesses. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BILLBOARDS (226.531) This act adds the definition of "adult cabaret performance" in regards to sexually oriented billboards. The definition of "sexually oriented business" is modified to include any business that offers an adult cabaret performance. CIVIL ACTIONS FOR ADULT CABARET PERFORMANCES (SECTION 537.048) This act establishes a civil action brought by a resident of a city, town, or village where an adult cabaret performance is conducted against an adult cabaret performer whose adult cabaret performance contains actions or material that, proven by a preponderance of the evidence, appeal to a prurient interest in sex and occur on public property or in a location that could be viewed by a person under the age of 18. The court may award damages or injunctive relief as it deems appropriate, but no damages, except for nominal damages, shall be awarded in more than one action arising out of a single occurrence. This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 295 (2025) and in SCS/HCS/HB 1464 (2025). OFFENSE OF ENGAGING IN AN ADULT CABARET (SECTION 573.010 & 573.520) This act creates the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance if such performance is on public property or in a location where the performance could be viewed by a person who is not an adult. Such offense shall be a class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a class E felony for any subsequent offense. These provisions are identical to provisions in SCS/SB 295 (2025), are substantially similar to provisions in SB 764 (2025) and in SCS/HCS/SB 1464 (2025), and are similar to provisions in HB 722 (2025), SB 949 (2024), in HB 1650 (2024), in HB 1849 (2024), in HB 2300 (2024), in HCS/HB 494 (2023), and SB 693 (2023). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1137 - This act repeals a provision of law permitting the Department of Health and Senior Services to disclose a listing of persons who are born or who die on a particular date upon a person's request. This act is identical to SB 598 (2025) and a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1053 - The Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) currently allows a prevailing party in any civil action brought pursuant to that chapter to be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney fees. This act only permits court costs and reasonable attorney fees in cases not involving a public employer, as that term is defined in the act. This act is identical to SB 717 (2025) and HB 1145 (2025) and substantially similar to HB 2715 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SJR 72 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies the equal protection provision of the Missouri Constitution to define "person" as every human being with a unique DNA code regardless of age, including an unborn child. Nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or the funding of an abortion. This constitutional amendment is identical to SJR 8 (2025) and HJR 89 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1501 - Currently, licensed wine manufacturers may receive a direct shipper license to ship up to two cases of wine a month directly to a Missouri resident for personal use. This act permits wine manufacturers, distilled spirits manufacturers, and retailers licensed to sell intoxicating liquor with a direct shipper license to ship up to two cases of wine or one case of distilled spirits to residents in this state or any other state that permits direct shipment of alcoholic beverages to residents. Licensees shall comply with all applicable reporting and record retention requirements and shall pay all applicable state excise and sales taxes on the alcoholic beverages. Currently, carriers may receive an alcohol carrier license to transport wine directly to residents of this state. Under this act, carriers may receive a license to transport alcoholic beverages to residents of this state or another state in which such shipments are permitted. SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SB 986 - This act modifies various provisions relating to elections. VOTER REGISTRATION - Documentary Proof of Citizenship The act requires the citizenship status of each person submitting a voter registration application to be verified by local election authorities (LEAs). In the event that an applicant's citizenship status cannot be verified by the LEA, the applicant must provide documentary proof of citizenship. Nothing in this act shall require a person who appears on the list of registered voters or who seeks to transfer voter registration within this state from being required to provide an election authority documentary proof of United States citizenship, unless the person is stricken from the list of registered voters and the person thereafter seeks to register to vote. Specific provisions are created for persons who register to vote using the National Mail Voter Registration form provided by the Federal Election Assistance Commission. These persons are referred to as "federal-only voters" and are only permitted to vote in federal contests, as that term is defined in the act. Federal-only voters may vote either in person on election day at the office of the LEA or by absentee ballot. Additionally, ballots cast by a federal-only voter must be treated the same as a provisional ballot. These provisions are similar to provisions in SB 1122 (2026). MAINTENANCE OF VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS Current law requires the Secretary of State to enter into an agreement with the Department of Revenue to match information in the voter registration system with the information in the database of the motor vehicle system. This act requires such agreement to include matching information pertaining to the citizenship status of those within the Department of Revenue's database. This provision is identical to provisions in SCS/SB 983 (2026), SB 1772 (2026), HCS/HB 2125 (2026), HB 3227 (2026), HB 3263 (2026), and HB 3493 (2026). The clerk of each circuit court in the state is required to prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State (SOS) a complete list of all persons who identify themselves as not being citizens of the United States when called to jury duty. This report shall be sent on a monthly basis. If an election authority determines that a person who is not eligible to vote registered to vote or voted in an election, the election authority shall execute and deliver to the Attorney General, SOS, and the relevant prosecuting or circuit attorney an affidavit stating the relevant facts. ABSENTEE VOTING The act allows eligible covered voters to vote absentee by submitting a federal postcard application at the office of the election authority on election day even though the person is not registered. This provision is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1871 (2026), SCS/SB 836 (2026), SCS/SB 182 (2025), SB 926 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 1525 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 2140 (2024), and a provision in HCS/HB 2895 (2024). REFERRAL OF VIOLATION OF ELECTION LAWS Current law provides that if the SOS finds that reasonable grounds appear that the alleged election offense was committed, the SOS may issue a probable cause statement and refer the offense to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. This act permits referral to the appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General. This act contains a severability clause and a contingent effective date, based on when the Secretary of State notifies the Revisor of Statutes that citizenship verification data is able to be utilized through the Missouri centralized voter registration database. This act is similar to SCS/SB 62 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1632 - This act modifies provisions relating to motor vehicles. DEALER COLLECTION OF SALES TAX (Section 144.070) Current law provides that, upon the development of the integrated motor vehicle registration system, motor vehicle dealers shall collect and remit sales taxes for all motor vehicles sold by the dealer. This act also requires the dealer to collect and remit sales tax on any boat or outboard motor sold by the dealer. The act requires a motor vehicle dealer to collect and remit sales tax for any motor vehicle, trailer, boat, or other titled property sold by the dealer to a purchaser who is not a resident of this state. The dealer shall not be required to determine the tax rate of the purchaser's state of residence. This act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 3316 (2026), CCS#2/HCS/SB 1020 (2026), and HCS/SB 1408 (2026). MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION (Section 301.010, 301.020, 301.030, 301.050, 301.055, 301.070, 301.110, 301.140, 301.147, 301.190) Current law requires applications for a registration of motor vehicles and trailers to include the applicant's name. This act requires the inclusion of the applicant's full legal name as it appears on the applicant's driver license, nondriver license, or permit. Current law establishes twelve motor vehicle registration periods, each starting on the first day of each calendar month. This act repeals such language. Current law provides for motor vehicle registration fees based on the horsepower of the vehicle, along with a penalty fee of five dollars for delinquent registrations. This act provides for a flat registration fee of twenty five dollars for passenger motor vehicles and increases the delinquency fee to twenty five dollars for the first month of delinquency and an additional twenty five dollars for each additional consecutive month of delinquency, not to exceed two hundred dollars. This act authorizes the Director of Revenue to stagger the collection of alternative fuel decal fees and the issuance of alternative fuel decals so that the issuance of the decal occurs at the time of vehicle registration and the decal is valid for the duration of the registration period. Current law authorizes the use of transferred plates and temporary permits for a period longer than thirty days under certain conditions. Additionally, current law authorizes the transfer of plates for a fee of two dollars plus a pro rata portion of any increased fee based on a difference in registration type. This act increases such transfer fees to ten dollars, as described in the act. The act requires the Department to issue a nontransferable in-transit plate for motor vehicles, trailers, and boats purchased by nonresidents, as described in the act. Finally, the term "temporary permit" is replaced with "interim plate" throughout the act. Current law requires any vehicle with biennial registration that is manufactured as an even-numbered model year vehicle to be renewed each even-numbered calendar year, and each vehicle manufactured as an odd-numbered model year vehicle to be renewed each odd-numbered calendar year. This act repeals such requirement. Current law requires an application for a certificate of ownership to include the applicant's identification number. This act instead requires the applicant's full legal name as it appears on the applicant's driver license, nondriver license, or permit. If an owner desires to add or delete a name or names on an application for certificate of ownership, this act requires the name or names to be consistent with the names noted on the notice of lien. This act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 3316 (2026) and similar to provisions in CCS#2/HCS/SB 1020 (2026) and HCS/SB 1408 (2026). DISABILITY PLACARD RENEWALS (Section 301.142) Current law requires removable windshield placards for physically disabled persons to be renewed every four years. This act changes the renewal period to every eight years, and allows the Department of Revenue to automatically renew current valid disabled placards until all permanent disabled placards are on an eight year renewal cycle. This act is identical to provisions in HCS/HB 3316 (2026), MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSING (Section 301.550, 301.560, and 301.570) Current law requires a person or entity to sell six or more vehicles in a calendar year in order to meet the definition of "motor vehicle dealer" and obtain a license to sell motor vehicles. This act increases the threshold number of vehicles to twelve. Current law requires the issuance of a distinctive dealer license number or certificate number upon the renewal of a dealer license plate. This act instead requires the issuance of a renewal tab to be placed on the lower right corner of the plate or certificate, with the cost of the renewal tab equal to the costs for dealer license plates. Additionally, the act provides that the dealer license plate fee shall be increased from fifty dollars to fifty dollars per plate. This act is identical to provisions in HCS/HB 3316 (2026) and HCS/HB 1408 (2026), and similar to provisions in CCS#2/HCS/SB 1020 (2026). Federal REAL I.D. Act (Section 302.170) Current law requires the Department to inform applicants for a REAL ID compliant driver's license or identification card that electronic copies of source documents will be destroyed after the minimum time required by federal law. This act repeals such provision and provides that the Department will retain such documents. Additionally, a provision requiring the Department to inform applicants for a non-REAL ID compliance driver's license that copies of source documents will not be retained by the Department unless permitted by law is repealed. This act is identical to provisions in HCS/HB 3316 (2026) and HCS/HB 1408 (2026), and similar to provisions in CCS#2/HCS/SB 1020 (2026). MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (Sections 307.350 and 643.315) Current law requires the vehicle and emissions inspections for an even-numbered model year vehicle to be conducted in each even-numbered calendar year and in each odd-numbered calendar year for an odd-numbered model year vehicle. This act repeals such requirements. This act is identical to provisions in HCS/HB 3316 (2026), similar to provisions in CCS#2/HCS/SB 1020 (2026). EFFECTIVE DATE Certain sections of the act shall be effective as soon as technologically possible following development and maintenance of the Department's electronic titling and registration system. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1516 - The act provides that when an owner of real estate desires to construct, maintain, or repair a division fence that encloses a field, animals, or livestock, the owner, or a contractor hired by the owner, may enter onto the adjoining property up to 10 feet to construct, maintain, or repair the fence. The owner or contractor is not guilty of trespass for entering onto the adjoining property during the construction, maintenance, or repair of the fence provided that the owner or contractor does not enter onto the adjoining property beyond the 10 feet distance. The owner or contractor's liability for damages from the entry onto the adjoining property is described in the act. These provisions shall not apply when the adjoining property is owned or operated by certain entities described in the act. The act does not permit the owner or contractor to enter into a building on the adjoining property. The act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 642 (2025), provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 1116 (2025), and similar to HCS/HB 2297 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SCS/SB 910 - This act modifies the current offense of abuse of an elderly person, a person with a disability, or a vulnerable person. Under this act, a person shall commit the offense if he or she: (1) purposely engages in more than one incident in which purposeful and unreasonable conduct causes emotional distress and a reasonable person would know that such conduct would cause a reasonable elderly, disabled, or vulnerable person to suffer substantial emotion distress; (2) intentionally fails to provide reasonable care, goods, or services that would cause a reasonable elderly, disabled, or vulnerable person to suffer actual physical or emotional distress; or (3) knowingly acts or fails to act in a manner that results in a grave risk to the life, body, or health of an elderly, disabled, or vulnerable person. Under current law, this offense is a class A misdemeanor. Under this act, the offense of abuse of an elderly person, a person with a disability, or a vulnerable person is a class E felony. SARAH HASKINS

SB 861 - Under this act, and unless clearly and specifically stated otherwise, the term "reproductive health care", as used in the laws and regulations of this state, shall not be construed to include gender transition surgeries or the use of cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs for the purpose of gender transition for minor children or adults. This provision is identical to SB 26 (2025), SB 1459 (2024), and HB 2830 (2024). Currently, the prohibition on the prescription or administration of cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs for the purpose of a gender transition for persons under 18 years of age expires on August 28, 2027. This act removes that expiration date. This provision is identical to provisions in SB 26 (2025), HCS#2/SS#2/SCS/SB 10 (2025), SB 249 (2025), SB 493 (2025), SB 1185 (2024), SB 726 (2024), and SB 776 (2024), substantially similar to SB 75 (2025), and similar to provisions in HCS/HBs 1520, 1519, 2355, and 2357 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1616 - This 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. 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 act is identical to a provision in SB 1772 (2026) and substantially similar to a provision in SB 1070 (2026), HB 2468 (2026), and HCS/HB 2481 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1608 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to 100% of contributions made to eligible entities. Eligible entities are defined as non-for-profit organizations that operate a youth police initiative in an urban area in this state. Youth police initiatives are defined as programs conducted by eligible entities for the purpose of engaging at-risk youth and local police officers in activities and conversation to build trust and break down stereotypes between youth and police. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward for five tax years and may be transferred, sold, or assigned. The total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a tax year shall not exceed $500,000. The Department of Public Safety shall maintain a list of all eligible entities, and shall update such list at least annually. A taxpayer shall submit evidence of contributions to the Department. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 845 (2026) and is substantially similar to HCS#2/HBs 1882 & 3097 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SCS/SB 1536 - This act establishes the Designated Health Care Decision-Maker Act. Specifically, a health care provider or health care facility may rely on good faith and reasonable medical judgment for health care decisions made by designated health care decision-makers if two physicians determine that the patient is incapacitated. The physician or the physician's designee shall make reasonable efforts, as described in the act, to inform potential designated health care decision-makers of a patient's incapacitation. Designated health care decision-makers may be selected from the following persons listed by priority: (1) The spouse of the patient; (2) An adult child of the patient; (3) A parent of the patient; (4) An adult sibling of the patient; (5) A grandparent or adult grandchild of the patient; (6) The niece or nephew or the next nearest relative of the patient; (7) A religious person who is a member of the patient's community; (8) Any nonrelative with a close personal relationship who is familiar with the patient's values; or (9) A person unanimously agreed upon by those in the priority list. Priority shall not knowingly be given to those listed if abuse or neglect is reported, the person with priority cannot be reached by the physician, or if the probate court finds that the person with priority is making decisions contrary to the patient's instructions. Furthermore, this act does not prevent any person interested in the patient's welfare, a health care provider, or a health care facility from petitioning the probate court for the appointment of a guardian. A designated health care decision-maker shall make reasonable efforts to obtain information regarding the patient's health preferences and make decisions in the patient's best interests. Additionally, a designated health care decision-maker may only authorize the withdrawal or withholding of nutrition or hydration supplied through either natural or artificial means in certain situations as specified in the act. Once a health care decision-maker or physician believes that the patient is no longer incapacitated then the patient shall be reexamined. If the patient's physician determines that the patient is no longer incapacitated, then the physician shall certify the decision and the basis therefor in the patient's medical record and shall notify the patient, the designated health care decision-maker, and the person who initiated the redetermination of capacity. Rights of the designated health care decision-maker shall cease upon the physician's certification that the patient is no longer incapacitated. This act further provides that no health care provider or health care facility that makes reasonable efforts to locate and communicate with potential designated health care decision-makers shall be liable for the effort to identify and communicate with a potential designated health care decision-maker. Nothing in this act shall be construed as condoning, authorizing, or approving euthanasia or mercy killing, or as permitting any affirmative or deliberate act to end a person's life. This act is similar to HB 1886 (2026), SB 356 (2025), HB 747 (2025), SB 1055 (2024), HCS/HB 144 (2017), the perfected HCS/HB 381 (2017), SB 493 (2017), SB 493 (2016), and HCS/HB 2502 (2016). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1499 - This act creates the "Food is Medicine Act". Under this act, the Department of Social Services shall submit a waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a "Food is Medicine" program. The program shall be designed to improve health outcomes for MO HealthNet participants with nutrition-related chronic diseases through nutrition services and to reduce the need for medical care for those participants. Covered nutrition services may include case management, nutrition counseling, meals or pantry stocking, nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions. When feasible, the MO HealthNet Division shall prioritize the inclusion of community-based organizations and local growers to support the purchase of locally grown food in nutrition prescription. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1457 - This act establishes provisions relating to charitable organizations named as beneficiaries of property in an instrument other than a will or trust. For the purpose of obtaining the property or information regarding the property, a charitable organization named as a beneficiary may present an affidavit, as described in the act, accompanied by certain documentation relating to the charitable organization and decedent to the holder of the property or to any other person with information regarding the property. The holder of the property shall not request additional personal information from any individual who is an employee or a board member of the charitable organization. Additionally, if the requirements of this act for the affidavit and accompanying documents are met, the charitable organization may have: • The decedent’s property paid, delivered, or transferred; • The registered ownership on the books of the corporation changed by the transfer agent of a security to the charitable organization; or • The information requested delivered to the organization. The property holder and any person who, in good faith and with no knowledge that the affidavit is incorrect, delivers the property or requested information shall not be liable to any person. The property holder may verify a charitable organization's authority, but such verification shall not exceed 30 days from the date of delivery of the affidavit. Any right or title acquired from the charitable organization is not invalid due to a misapplication by the charitable organization. A transaction or a lien created by a transaction entered into by the charitable organization and anyone acting in reliance on the affidavit shall be enforceable against the property the charitable organization has requested. If the holder refuses to provide the property or information within 30 days of receiving the affidavit, the charitable organization may bring an action to recover the property or to receive information. Such action shall be brought within one year of the date of the act or failure to act. If the court finds that the holder acted unreasonably, the court may award damages, costs, attorney's fees, and a civil penalty in an amount between $500 and $10,000. This act is substantially similar to HB 1924 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1409 - This act establishes the "Purple Alert System" within the Department of Public Safety to aid in the identification and location of missing persons with developmental disabilities whose disappearance poses a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm to themselves. Before July 1, 2027, the Department shall, in cooperation with other state agencies and local law enforcement agencies, develop a training program and alert system that is compatible with existing alert systems in the state, including training for law enforcement officers to understand developmental disabilities and to respond effectively to a reported missing person emergency when the person has a developmental disability. SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SB 1182 - This act authorizes the Missouri Department of Transportation to allow any truck, tractor-trailer, or other combination engaged in transporting material or equipment to a construction site where economic activity occurs or will occur to operate with a weight not to exceed 22,400 pounds on one axle or a weight not to exceed 44,800 pounds on any tandem axle, provided that such vehicle shall not operate on the interstate highway system in excess of the weight limits imposed by federal statute and shall not exceed the width and length limitations provided in current law. One-way trips shall be limited to sixteen miles and round trips shall be limited to thirty-two miles. Qualifying trips are limited to multimodal trips within a single county. The Department shall grant such exemptions to any truck, tractor-trailer, train, or other combination that qualifies for such exemption regardless of reducibility of the weight of the load carried. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1103 - This act provides that a court shall have jurisdiction at the time of sentencing to enter a lifetime protection order restraining or enjoining the defendant from contacting the victim if the defendant has been found guilty of a dangerous felony. The protection order shall be effective immediately and shall be served on the defendant at the time of sentencing. Such order shall be valid for the defendant's lifetime unless: • The victim dies; • The conviction is dismissed, expunged, or overturned or the defendant has been pardoned; or • The victim submits a written request to terminate the order. If an order of protection is granted, the order shall be issued to the victim and to the law enforcement agency in which the victim resides. The sheriff shall enter all information into the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) within 24 hours and MULES shall forward the information to the National Crime Information Center. This act is identical to SB 197 (2025) and provisions in SB 143 (2025), SB 869 (2024), and a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1659 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SB 1078 - This act modifies provisions relating to weapons. This act adds the Attorney General and staff of the Attorney General to an exception to the offense of unlawful use of a weapon. (Section 571.030) This provision is identical to a provision in SS/SB 77 (2025) and is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 328 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SCS/SB 1069 - Currently, no person shall sell, dispense, or purchase, over a 12 month period, more than a total amount of 43.2 grams of certain meth precursors. This act increases the amount to 61.2 grams. Beginning October 1, 2026, any manufacturer of a meth precursor drug that is sold in or into this state shall pay a monthly fee to the administrator of the real-time electronic pseudoephedrine tracking system, as described in the act. The fee is set by the administrator. A manufacturer commits the offense of unlawful, sale, distribution, or purchase of over-the-counter methamphetamine precursor drugs if the manufacturer knowingly fails to pay the fees required by this act. This act is substantially similar to provisions in SCS/SB 841 (2026), SB 726 (2025), HB 1036 (2025), provisions of HCS/SS/SB 7 (2025), SCS/SB 317 (2025), SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025), SB 548 (2025), and SB 143 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SB 1024 - This act requires practitioners, before an initial opioid prescription and the third in a course of treatment, to consult with the patient as to the risks of taking opioids and alternatives to opioids. The practitioner shall make note of the consultation in the patient's medical record. The provisions of this act shall not apply to those in hospice or palliative care, in a long-term care facility, or receiving treatment for cancer, substance abuse, or opioid dependence. This act is identical to SB 17 (2025), SB 943 (2024), and SB 673 (2023) and substantially similar to a provision in SS/SB 830 (2024). SARAH HASKINS