Missouri Senate Bills

SCR 23 - This concurrent resolution encourages the Department of Natural Resources to develop a state response to host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses and coordinate efforts to strengthen the state's leadership in nuclear innovation. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SS/SCS/SB 974 - This act modifies provisions relating to military affairs. GRANTS FROM THE MISSOURI MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND (SECTION 41.216) This act modifies the composition of the panel that recommends to the Adjutant General to make grants or provide other financial assistance or services from the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund. Instead of a sergeant major of the Missouri National Guard, the panel shall include a senior enlisted leader of the Missouri National Guard. This act also provides that the Adjutant General, rather than the panel, shall have the power to establish criteria for the grants. Furthermore, the grants may be made to members of the Missouri National Guard in addition to families of members and other reserve members of the Armed Forces of the United States. This provision is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026) and in HB 2593 (2026). SUPPORTING MISSOURI SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN ACT - INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD (SECTION 41.430) This act establishes the Supporting Missouri Servicemen and Women Act. Currently, members of the Missouri National Guard serving under state active duty orders receive the same pay, longevity, and allowances as members of like grade and branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such members at least receive the daily paygrade rate of an E5 with maximum longevity and dependents. This act additionally provides that members of the Missouri National Guard who are on state active duty orders for more than 30 days shall receive an allowance for any premiums for TRICARE or other government-sponsored insurance programs for coverage of the member during the period of active duty. This provision is identical to SCS/SB 925 (2026). MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD RIBBONS (SECTION 41.475, 41.598 & 41.599) This act establishes a Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Program Ribbon, which the Adjutant General is authorized to present to any member of the Missouri National Guard who has participated in the Counterdrug Program after January 1, 1989. This act also establishes the Missouri National Guard Homeland Response Force Program Ribbon, which the Adjutant General is authorized to present to any member of the Missouri National Guard who has participated in the Homeland Response Force Program after January 1, 2012. This act establishes a Missouri National Guard Engineer Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent Ribbon, which the Adjutant General is authorized to present to any member of the Missouri National Guard who has participated in an engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent course after January 1, 2012. These provisions are identical to provisions in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026) and in HB 2593 (2026). FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION BY THE NATIONAL GUARD (SECTION 41.477) This act creates the Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Revolving Fund, which shall consist of all monies received by the Missouri National Guard through federal asset forfeiture programs for purposes authorized by such programs. Participation in federal asset forfeiture programs shall be at the discretion of the Adjutant General. Upon electing to participate, the Missouri National Guard shall comply with the terms of an equitable sharing agreement and certificate of the federal asset forfeiture program. This provision is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026). CYBERSECURITY MISSION ACT (SECTIONS 41.1015 TO 41.1018) This act establishes the Cybersecurity Mission Act, which provides that upon the request of the Director of the Department of Public Safety, the Missouri National Guard may enter into agreements for aid related to cybersecurity, cyber-attack prevention, cyber-attack response, and cyber-attack support activities for this state and for political subdivisions, governing bodies, public colleges and universities, law enforcement agencies, utility companies, and critical infrastructure facilities of this state. The Adjutant General may activate members on state order to carry out such activities. The Missouri National Guard Cyber-Security Revolving Fund is created and shall consist of monies appropriated by the General Assembly and monies received as a charge and monies received as reimbursement for expenses incurred by the Missouri National Guard related to rendering aid under this act. These provisions are identical to provisions in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026) and are substantially similar to provisions in HB 2593 (2026). MOGIVES - LIVING DONOR MEDICAL ORDERS FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS (SECTION 41.1030) This act establishes the Missouri Guaranteed Inclusive Voluntary Exceptional Service (MO GIVES) Program under the Department of the National Guard (Department). The MO GIVES Program allows members of the Missouri National Guard who choose to become living organ donors to receive living donor medical orders for purposes of remaining on paid status during the living donation period. The Department shall approve a member's participation if sufficient funds are available and the member: (1) Is under Troop Program Unit status or Individual Ready Reserve status; (2) Is in good standing with the Department; (3) Either is not eligible for living donor paid leave from the member's employer or elects not to use any such employer-based benefit available to the member; (4) Specifies the type of donation; and (5) Agrees to undergo the procurement operation at a health care facility approved as a provider of continuing education points for transplant certification by the American Board for Transplant Certification. Upon approval of a member's application, the Department shall issue a living donor medical order, which shall: (1) Guarantee paid leave for the member for the living donation period, which shall not exceed 45 days unless an extension of time is deemed medically necessary by the primary surgical and medical recovery team; (2) Exempt the member from any requirement to use accrued annual or medical leave for the guaranteed paid living donation period; and (3) Provide a per diem allowance and a basic allowance for housing during the guaranteed paid living donation period based on the member's rank, region, and dependent status. This act also establishes the MO GIVES Fund, which consists of moneys used to fund the benefits provided under the MO GIVES Program. This provision is identical to SB 1539 (2026), SB 1555 (2026), and HB 2664 (2026). COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS BENEFITS MATTERS (SECTION 42.028) This act provides that no person shall receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or assist the individual with any veterans benefits matter, which is described in the act. Additionally, no person shall receive compensation for any services rendered in connection with any claim filed within the one-year presumptive period of active-duty release. A person seeking to receive compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting with any veterans benefits matter shall state the specific terms in a written agreement signed by both parties. Such compensation shall be purely contingent upon an increase in benefits and shall not exceed five times the amount of the monthly increase in benefits. Any initial or non-refundable fees or charges are prohibited by this act. Additionally, persons seeking to receive such compensation shall not utilize a medical professional with whom they have an employment or business relationship for a secondary medical exam. This act further provides that no person shall guarantee a successful outcome or that any individual is certain to receive specific benefits or a specific level, percentage, or amount of benefits. Additionally, no person shall provide such services without including a written and oral disclosure, which is specified in the act. Such disclosure shall be retained for at least one year after the service relationship terminates. Persons engaging in the initial claim preparation shall not utilize international call or data centers for processing veterans' personal information nor gain direct access to any personal medical, financial, or governmental benefits log-in, username, or password information. A violation of this act shall constitute an unlawful practice under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. This provision is substantially similar to HB 2758 (2026) and SB 316 (2025) and is similar to SB 1405 (2024) and a provision in HCS/HB 1490 (2024). RECOGNITION MEDALS (SECTIONS 42.300 TO 42.316) The Missouri Veterans' Commission may use the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund for payment of expenses associated with providing medals, medallions, and certificates in recognition of service in the Armed Forces of the United States for any conflict, war, operation, and similar incident identified in law, rather than during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. Furthermore, this act provides that spouses or eldest living survivors of a deceased veteran, who was entitled to but died prior to applying, may apply for, on behalf of the deceased veteran, the following medallions, medals, and certificates: • Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn; • Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge Program; and • Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The Missouri Veterans' Commission shall design the form for such medallions, medals, and certificates. The Adjutant General shall determine as expeditiously as possible those persons who are entitled to such medallions, medals, and certificates and shall notify the General Assembly when such supply totals less than 100. These provisions are identical to provisions in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026) and in HB 2593 (2026). STATE-SPONSORED LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM (SECTION 105.265) This act provides that the Adjutant General shall be the official sponsor of the state-sponsored life insurance program, which is the life insurance program exclusively offered to all members of the Missouri National Guard through the Missouri National Guard Association in accordance with federal law. The Missouri National Guard Association shall select the insurer used to provide the program. Furthermore, the Adjutant General shall: (1) Allow, facilitate, and coordinate all efforts to make the program available to all Missouri National Guard members; (2) Provide an opportunity for Missouri National Guard members to purchase products of the program; (3) Allow, facilitate, and coordinate requested allotments with the appropriate United States Property and Fiscal Office; (4) Allow program representatives to provide Missouri National Guard members with program briefings during annual training and inactive duty training periods; and (5) Allow Missouri National Guard members to designate or change beneficiaries under the program. This provision is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026). LEAVE FROM EMPLOYMENT FOR MILITARY SERVICE (SECTION 105.270) This act expands, from 120 to 160, the maximum number of hours in leave of absence per federal fiscal year that certain public employees are entitled to take to perform specified military duties without loss of time, pay, regular leave, impairment of efficiency rating, or of any other rights or benefits to which the employees are otherwise entitled. This provision is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026). INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR VETERAN SURVIVOR BENEFITS (SECTION 143.121) Current law authorizes an income tax deduction for retirement benefits received by a taxpayer as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. This act also allows for the deduction of any survivor benefits derived from such service. This provision is identical to SB 1063 (2026) and a provision in SS/SB 59 (2025). REPEAL OF THE MILITARY COUNSEL (REPEAL OF SECTION 41.220) Finally, this act repeals the Military Council, which duties included acting in an advisory capacity on matters provided by the Governor and the Adjutant General and making recommendations of appropriations for the needs of the militia and expending such appropriations. This provision is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 1003 (2026) and in HB 2593 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SCS/SB 1543 - This act modifies provisions relating to homeowner's insurance. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO MISSOURI'S STRONGER HOMES FUND (Section 33.080) Current law provides that ten million dollars shall be transferred from the Insurance Dedicated Fund and placed to the credit of the Rebuild Damaged Infrastructure Fund. This act provides that twelve million dollars shall be transferred from the Insurance Dedicated Fund and placed to the credit of the newly created Missouri's Stronger Homes Fund on July 1, 2027. Funds will be placed on an annual basis commencing July 1, 2028 and ending on July 30, 2037, in amounts as provided in the act. This act is identical to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC ADJUSTERS (Section 325.052) This act provides that a public adjuster may receive a commission of an hourly fee, a flat rate, a percentage of the total amount paid by an insurer to resolve a claim, or another method of compensation. The total amount of compensation shall not exceed ten percent of the total amount of the insurance settlement on the claim. A public adjuster shall not receive a fee or commission based on a percentage of the total amount paid by an insurer to settle a claim if, within ten days of reporting the loss, the insurer either pays or commits in writing to pay the insured the policy limits. A public adjuster shall not sign or endorse any payment draft or check on behalf of the insured, or represent himself or herself in any communication as the insured. All contracts with a public adjuster shall include a disclaimer as defined in the act. Any violation of this provision is a level two violation under current insurance laws. This act is similar to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). LIMITATIONS TO PUBLIC ADJUSTER SERVICES (Section 325.055) This act prohibits a public adjuster from advertising or soliciting business by representing they will or can adjust, negotiate or settle and insurance claim for which the contractor is providing or may provide contracting services, regardless of whether the contractor holds a license or is authorized to act on behalf of the insured under a power of attorney or other agreement. A public adjuster may not represent to unjustifiably increase or inflate the value of an insurance claim or to waive, absorb, refund, rebate, pay or not collect the deductible amount agreed to under or imposed by the terms of the insurance policy. The Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance shall pursue enforcement actions and order relief as set forth under current law. This act is identical to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS INSURANCE BENEFIT (Section 375.939) This act prohibits assignment of post-loss benefits under any policy of insurance covering property, including, but not limited to, any right of action against the insurer or any proceeds acquired from the insurer. A person shall not solicit or accept an assignment, in whole or in part, of any post-loss insurance benefit for property damage under a contract of insurance. Any agreement to assign post-loss benefits is null and void. The provisions of this act shall not apply to an assignment, transfer, pledge, or conveyance granted to a financial institute, mortgagee, lienholder, or a subsequent purchaser of the property. A violation of this act shall be considered a level 2 violation. FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACTS (Section 375.991) This act provides that a fraudulent insurance act includes, the false billing practice of "inflating", as defined in the act. The Department of Commerce and Insurance may issue an order to cease and desist, or issue a curative or summary order as set forth in current law. This act is identical to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). INSURER'S LEGAL TITLE TO CLAIM PAID (Section 379.135) Upon payment by an insurer of all or any part of a claimant's property damage claim, legal title to the portion of the claim paid shall vest in the insurer to the extent of such payment. No assignment or other action by the claimant shall be required for the insurer to enforce its legal title. The claimant shall retain legal title only to that portion of the property damage claim not paid by the insurer. An insured under a policy of insurance shall not, before or after a claimed or covered loss, assign or otherwise transfer, in whole or in part, the insured's duties under the policy or any rights or benefits arising from the policy or any duties owed by the insurer under the policy. Any contract entered into in violation of this act shall be void and unenforceable. This act does not prohibit an insured from authorizing direct payment to, or to pay, a person for services, materials, or any other thing that may be, or is, covered under the policy. This act is similar to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). INSURANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO ROOFING (Sections 379.162 to 379.163) This act prohibits an insurer from refusing, cancelling, refusing to renew a homeowner's insurance policy on a residential structure with a roof less than fifteen years old solely because of the age of the roof. For roofs over the age of fifteen years, a homeowner may have an inspection done at their own expense before an insurer requires replacement of the roof as a condition of issuing, continuing, or renewing a homeowner's policy. After this inspection, an insurer shall not refuse to issue, cancel, or refuse to renew a homeowner's policy solely because of roof age if the inspection indicates the roof has five years or more of useful life remaining. Calculation of a roof's age is outlined in the act. An insurer's ability to refuse to issue, cancel, or refuse to renew any homeowner's policy still applies to situations including, but not limited to, structures that do not otherwise meet underwriting criteria applicable to replacement cost, law and ordinance coverage, or for other reasons not prohibited by Missouri law. Insurers will not be prohibited from limiting their liability through a deductible or to direct physical loss caused by a covered peril. Until an insurer receives reasonable proof of payment by the policyholder of any deductible applicable to the roof claim, the insurer may refuse to pay a claim for withheld recoverable appreciation or a replacement cost holdback. This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). MISSOURI DISASTER MEDIATION ACT (Sections 379.3000 to 379.3055) This act creates the Missouri Disaster Mediation Act. The alternative dispute resolution program handles claims arising out of damage to a residential property caused by an event for which a state of disaster is declared within sixty days of the event. The alternative dispute resolution program is available to Missouri residents who carry first-party insurance and the home damaged is the primary dwelling of the resident. The alternative dispute resolution program is not available to commercial insurance, property insurance covering multiple family dwellings, motor vehicle insurance, or liability coverage contained within property insurance policies. The alternative dispute resolution program shall remain available until the director makes the determination that the need for the program has decreased due to sufficient progress of recovery efforts and issues an order terminating the program. Insurers are required to give written notice by electronic mail or written mail to insureds in the state of Missouri who have claimed damage to their residential properties. This notice shall be given within five days of the time the insured or the administrator notifies the insurer, by mail or electronic mail, of a dispute of the insured's claim. This provision applies to all disputed claims including instances where partial or full payment has been issued by the insurer to the insured. If an insurer has not been notified of a disputed claim before the insurer notifies the insured that a claim has been denied in whole or in part, the insurer shall provide a notice of the right to mediate to the insured in the same mailing as the notice of denial. Notification shall be provided in writing or by electronic transmission. An insurer is not required to send a notice of the right to mediate if a claim is denied because the amount of the claim is less than the insured's deductible. Specified language of the notice, information required to be attached to the notice, and required formatting of the notice is outlined in the act. Failure to request mediation within the sixty day time period shall only bar the right to demand mediation. It shall not prejudice any other legal right or remedy of the insured nor shall it prohibit the insurer from voluntarily accepting the request for mediation. If an insurer receives a request for mediation, the insurer has three business days to electronically transmit the request to the administrator. If the director receives any request for mediation, the director has three business days to electronically transmit the request to the administrator. The administrator shall notify the insurer within three business days of receipt of the request that has been filed with the director. The director may contract with qualified administrators to oversee the mediation program. This may be done by means of a formal bid process, or if a state of emergency has been declared, without a formal bid process. All bid processes must comply with current law. Expenses and fees of the mediator and of the administrator will be borne by the insurer. All other mediation costs, fees, or expenses shall be borne by the party incurring such costs, fees, or expenses unless otherwise provided in the settlement agreement. The director shall establish fee schedules for moneys to be paid directly to the administrator by the insurer for the services of the administrator, the mediator, and for cancellation. Cancellation fees shall be borne by the canceling party. Fee schedules shall be established through promulgation of emergency rules to be in effect no later than January 1, 2027. The director shall select a qualified mediator with appropriate training and experience in alternative dispute resolution. The mediator is required to advise the parties of the mediation process and their rights and duties therein. The mediation will terminate if the mediator determines that either party is unable or unwilling to participate meaningfully in the process or upon mutual agreement by the parties. A party may move to disqualify a mediator for good cause prior to the conference. Good cause consists of conflict of interest, inability of the mediator to handle the mediation competently, or other reasons that might impair the mediation conference. Within five business days after the conclusion of the mediation conference, the mediator shall file a mediator's status report indicating whether the parties reached a settlement. Within those five days, if a settlement is reached, the insurer shall disburse the funds in accordance with the settlement agreement. A settlement agreement may be rescinded if the insured has not received the settlement funds by electronic means or has not cashed or deposited any check or draft disbursed to the insured in payment of the settlement funds. If a settlement agreement is reached, and not rescinded, all specific claims that were presented in the mediation conference shall be released. If a settlement agreement is not reached, the insured may choose to proceed by other legal means under the appraisal process set forth in the insurance policy, litigation, or by any other dispute resolution procedure available under Missouri law. Should a settlement agreement be rescinded by the insured, the director may review the settlement agreement to determine its fairness. If the director determines the settlement agreement was fair, the director has ten business days from notice of the recision to give notice to the insured that the settlement agreement was fair. Upon notice from the director of the fairness, the insured has five business days to withdraw the rescission, and the settlement agreement is reinstated as if no rescission had taken place. All statements made and documents produced at mediation are confidential settlement communications. All documents and records produced prior or during the mediation shall be considered closed records under the Missouri Sunshine Law. No person who serves as administrator or mediator, nor any agent or employee of that person, shall be subpoenaed or otherwise compelled to disclose any matter disclosed in the process of setting up or conducting the mediation. This act does not require either party to divulge legally privileged information or documents. The provisions in this act are effective on January 1, 2027 and shall expire June 30, 2038. This act is similar to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). MISSOURI STRONGER HOMES ACT (Sections 379.3100 to 379.3140) This act creates the Missouri Stronger Homes Act. The Missouri Stronger Homes Act does not create an entitlement for property owners to obligate this state to fund the inspection, construction, or retrofitting of residential property in this state. Grant moneys provided under this act shall be provided to assist Missouri residents retrofitting or constructing insurable properties to resist loss due to tornado, other catastrophic windstorm events, or hail. Implementation of this program is subject to receipt of grants or funds. The Department of Commerce and Insurance shall use its best efforts to obtain grants or funds from the federal government or other sources. The program may make grants to nonprofit organizations to construct or retrofit insurable residential properties to resist loss due to tornado, other catastrophic windstorm events, or hail. The director shall establish a maximum grant award amount by rule and adjust the award amount to reflect changes in construction costs. The maximum amount of any grant awarded to an individual shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars. The Missouri Stronger Homes Fund is created. This fund shall consist of moneys deposited to the fund from receipt of federal grants or funds, or from other sources of grants or funds. The Department of Commerce and Insurance may budget and expend the funds for the purpose of assisting the Missouri Stronger Homes Program in its duties. Moneys collected under this act shall not be redistributed or transferred to the insurance examination fund or general revenue. Moneys in this fund shall not lapse unless otherwise specified under federal funding or federal grant, or other sources from which funding is received. Twelve million dollars shall be transferred from the Insurance Dedicated Fund and placed to the credit of the Missouri Stronger Homes Fund on July 1, 2027. Beginning July 1, 2028, and annually thereafter until July 1, 2037, up to twenty percent of the remaining balance in the Insurance Dedicated Fund as of June thirtieth of the preceding fiscal year, in an amount not to exceed two million dollars in any one year, shall be transferred to and placed to the credit of the Missouri Stronger Homes Fund. The provisions in this act creating the fund shall expire on June 30, 2038. Any moneys remaining in the Missouri Stronger Homes Fund upon expiration of the fund, shall be transferred to the Insurance Dedicated Fund. To be eligible for a grant under this act, residential property owners shall meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the director by rule for each grant type and as described in this act. Applications for grants under this act shall be filed electronically with the Department, along with any transaction fees. Grant applications, materials, and other information submitted are closed records under the Missouri Sunshine Law. Applications are approved on a first-come first-served basis. Priority is given to lower-income applicants, applicants who live in locations that, based on historical data, have a higher susceptibility to catastrophic weather events, and applicants meeting any other criteria the director determines is appropriate to meet the purpose of the program. Retrofit projects should be completed within six months of the date the residential property owner receives notice of the grant approval. New construction shall be completed within the time frame approved by the director. Failure to complete the project within the prescribed time frames may result in forfeiture of the grant. Residential property owners using moneys from this act shall hire an Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)-certified and eligible contractor who is capable of performing work that satisfies the standards prescribed by this act. The residential property owner is responsible for any amount owed to a contractor that exceeds awarded grant moneys. Contractor and evaluator eligibility standards are outlined in the act. For homeowner's insurance policies issued, continued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, insurers shall provide a premium discount or insurance rate reduction to insureds who retrofit the insurable property located in this state under this act. Insurers shall be required to offer a premium discount or rate reduction only when the insurer has deemed the adjustments to be actuarially justified and there is significant and credible evidence of cost savings. To be eligible for a premium discount, rate reduction, or other adjustment, an insurable property shall be retrofitted to the FORTIFIED Home High Wind and Hail Standards as adopted by the IBHS. An insurable property may only be certified as conforming to the standards after evaluation and certification by an evaluator certified pursuant to the Standards. An insured claiming a premium discount, rate reduction, or other adjustment shall maintain sufficient certification records, construction records, and receipts from contractors and for materials. The insured must present to the insurer copies of the certification and construction records prior to the premium discount, rate reduction, or other adjustment becoming effective. Insurers that write homeowner's insurance polices that are subject to the premium discount or rate reduction shall submit rating plans as provided under current law. A premium discount, rate reduction, or other adjustment shall only apply to policies that provide wind or hail coverage. If an insurer already offers an actuarially justified hail resistance discount, that hail-resistance discount shall be deemed as having met the requirements of this act and no additional hail-related discount or rate reduction shall be required. The same pertains to actuarially justified discounts for IBHS FORTIFIED Home Standards already offered by an insurer. Insurers may apply the premium discount, rate reduction, or other adjustment to the premium at the policy renewal that follows submission of the certification to the insurer. At the time of policy renewal for which the premium discount, rate reduction, or other adjustment have previously been applied, the insurer may request documentation or recertification that the fortified standards continue to be met. The provisions of this act expire on June 30, 2038. Any company operating under current Missouri mutual insurance company laws shall comply with the Missouri Disaster Mediation Act. Companies operating under current Missouri mutual insurance company laws may develop programs eligible for financial grants under the Missouri Stronger Homes Act. These same companies shall not be required to submit rating plans under this act, or otherwise submit actuarial justifications substantiating any discount or rate associated with the program described in the act. This act is similar to HCS/HB 3328 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SCS/SB 1444 - The act provides that no person or entity that develops or deploys artificial intelligence (AI) shall advertise or represent to the public that the AI is or is able to act as a mental health professional, as defined in the act, or is capable of providing therapy services, psychotherapy services, or a mental health diagnosis. A violation under the act shall be considered an unlawful practice under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of the act. Any individual may report violations of the act to the Attorney General. If the Attorney General finds that a violation occurred, the Attorney General shall commence a civil action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court may grant relief as described in the act. The act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HBs 1887, 2361, 1913, 2862 & 2321 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1234 - This act specifies that, in any civil action for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by a product, the plaintiff shall prove that the defendant designed, manufactured, sold, or leased the actual product that caused the injury. Designers, manufacturers, sellers, or lessors of products not identified as having been used, ingested, or encountered by an injured party will not be held liable for any alleged injury. A person or business entity whose design is copied or otherwise used by a manufacturer without the designer's express authorization shall not be subject to liability for personal injury, death, or property damage, even if the use of the design is foreseeable. This act is identical to HCS/HB 918 (2025) and is substantially similar to SB 552 (2025), a provision in SB 669 (2022), in SB 1243 (2022), in HB 2367 (2022), in HCS/SCS/SB 119 (2021), SB 350 (2021), HCS/HB 782 (2021), and in the perfected HCS/HB 922 (2021). KATIE O'BRIEN

SCR 22 - This concurrent resolution urges the United States Congress to fully cooperate with federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. This concurrent resolution is similar to HR 5494 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SCS/SB 1427 - The act provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to operate, use or maintain any water contaminant unless the person holds an operating permit, subject to the exemptions that exempt agricultural storm water discharge from permitting requirements. Agricultural nonpoint sources and agricultural storm water discharges shall be exempt from certain permitting requirements under the Missouri Clean Water Law. The act is identical to HCS/HB 3076 (2026) and similar to provisions in HCS/SB 953 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1397 - Under the act, a person who has contracted for the right to store water in a reservoir owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers shall have exclusive rights to any return flows from the reservoir. The rights shall be subject to regulatory requirements imposed by the state and to the availability of unused storage capacity within the reservoir. The act also repeals a provision stating that the Clean Water Commission shall not adopt or recommend a clean water fee exceeding $5,000. The act has a provision identical to SB 1589 (2026) and a provision identical to a provision in HCS/SB 953 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1581 - This act establishes the "Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act". Under this act, the Department of Health and Senior Services shall, subject to appropriation, award grants to conduct certified clinical drug development trials overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the use of ibogaine for the treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, or any other neurological or mental health condition for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy. Grantees shall meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the act, including having signed an agreement with a consortium established by another state that has submitted specified applications and requests with the FDA. This act creates the "Ibogaine Study Fund" in the state treasury for the disbursement of grants under this act. Selected grant applicants shall submit quarterly reports to the Department and the Department shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly on the progress of the trials. This act also creates the "Ibogaine Intellectual Property Fund" for all revenue attributable to all intellectual property rights and other commercial rights that may arise from drug development clinical trials conducted by a multistate consortium under this act during the period for which the trials are funded and any following period of commercialization. The moneys in the fund shall be used solely for programs that assist veterans or other at-risk populations in this state. If ibogaine is approved by the FDA to treat a medical condition, only a licensed physician shall prescribe it for a patient and a licensed physician shall supervise its administration at a hospital or other licensed health care facility. The Department shall begin accepting grant applications before November 1, 2026, but may delay implementation of some or all of the provisions of this act if the Department determines that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is first necessary. This act is identical to HB 2961 (2026). SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SBs 979 & 1016 - This act modifies provisions relating to the practice of advanced practice registered nursing. Specifically, prescription medications prescribed by advanced practice registered nurses ("APRNs") may include Schedule II stimulants for behavioral health patients. Under current law, collaborative practice arrangements between physicians and registered professional nurses may delegate to an APRN the authority to administer, dispense, or prescribe certain controlled substances. This act provides that the section of law providing for such agreements shall not apply to APRNs, excluding certified registered nurse anesthetists ("CRNAs"), who have been in a collaborative practice arrangement for a cumulative 2000 documented hours with a collaborating physician and whose license is in good standing. APRNs applying for licensure by endorsement may demonstrate to the Missouri State Board of Nursing completion of such hours. Additionally, any such APRN shall not be required to enter into or remain in such arrangement to practice in this state. This act also provides that an APRN's prescriptive authority shall include authority to prescribe, dispense, and administer controlled substances as provided in current law. Furthermore, the provision on prescriptive authority shall also apply to good-standing APRNs who have been in collaborative practice arrangements for a cumulative 2000 documented hours with collaborating physicians and who are no longer required to hold collaborative practice arrangements. This act is identical to provisions in SB 1719 (2026), HB 3040 (2026), SCS/SBs 144 & 179 (2025), and contains provisions identical to provisions in SB 809 (2024), and is substantially similar to HB 1875 (2024). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1558 - This act provides that private schools serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade shall not be civilly liable for designating restrooms and changing areas for the exclusive use of males or females only, based on the biological sex listed on an individual's original birth certificate. Exceptions are allowed for maintenance staff, emergency medical assistance, or parents accompanying children aged eight or younger with school permission. Additionally, political subdivisions are prohibited from passing rules that would prevent private schools from establishing single-sex facilities. Any political subdivision that violates this act shall cover the private school’s legal costs in any resulting lawsuit. The act contains an emergency clause. This act is identical to HCS/HB 1197 (2025) and to provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2335 (2026), SCS/HCS/HB 2682 (2026), SCS/HCS/HB 2748 (2026), SCS/HCS/HBs 2913 & 3228, HCS/SS/SB 38 (2025), and in HCS/SS/SB 160 (2025), and is similar to HCS/HB 1893 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SCS/SB 1492 - This act establishes the PA Licensure Compact ("Compact"), which allows for the interstate licensure of physician assistants. The Compact sets forth the requirements to be met in order for a state to join and maintain membership in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact provides the requirements for a physician assistant to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in the remote participating states. A compact privilege expires when the licensee's qualifying license in the participating state from which the licensee applied for the compact privilege expires. A participating state in which a licensee is licensed shall have exclusive power to impose adverse actions against the license issued by that state. A remote state shall have the authority to take adverse action to remove the compact privilege within that state for a physician assistant. Participating states may also conduct joint investigations with other participating states. Participating states shall report licensure data along with any adverse action and significant investigative information to the data system established in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact creates the PA Licensure Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency of participating states with the power to administer and implement the Compact. Each participating state shall be entitled to one delegate, who shall be selected by the state's licensing authority for physician assistants and who shall either be a current physician assistant, physician, or member or administrator of the licensing board. The Commission shall meet at least once a year. Additionally, there shall be an Executive Committee to act on behalf of the Commission, including on day-to-day activities related to the administration of the Compact. The Executive Committee shall be composed of seven members from the current Commission and two of members from national professional and certification organizations. The Commission may levy and collect an annual assessment from each participating state and impose fees on licensees to whom it grants compact privileges to cover the costs of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff. Commissioners, officers, executive directors, employees, and agents of the Commission shall be immune from liability, both personally and in their official capacity, for any claim for damages arising out of any acts or omissions that occurred within the scope of the Commission's employment, duties, or responsibilities, except for those damages caused by intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. The procurement of insurance by the Commission shall not limit such immunity. For any actions by or against the Commission, venue is proper in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. Upon enactment, the Compact shall be reviewed by the Commission to determine if it is materially different from the Model Compact and whether the state qualifies for participation in the Compact. Any state that adopts the Compact subsequent to the Commission’s initial adoption of the rules and bylaws shall be subject to the rules and bylaws existing on the date on which the Compact becomes law. Finally, the Compact shall be binding upon participating states and shall supersede any conflict with state law. This act is identical to provisions in HCS/SB 1092 (2026), in HCS/SS#2/SB 1233 (2026), and HB 3129 (2026) and is similar to HB 1388 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1411 - The act creates "The Electrical Choice and Competition Law". Provisions of the act shall govern the sale of electricity in the state and any provision of law that conflicts with the act shall be null and void. Under the act, an electric utility shall provide equal and open access to electric supply over the electric utility's transmission and distribution systems to allow retail electric suppliers to sell electricity directly to retail customers in the state. Twenty-four months after August 28, 2026, the Public Service Commission shall permit commercial and industrial customers of electric utilities to choose a retail electric supplier, as defined in the act. Pursuant to the time frame provided for in the act, the Commission shall permit residential customers to choose a retail electric supplier. The ability of energy assistance residential customers to retain access to all financial assistance benefits shall not be affected by the provisions of the act. Each electric utility shall submit to the Commission a restructuring plan to assist retail customers to choose a retail electric supplier. The plan shall be submitted pursuant to a schedule established by the Commission, as described in the act. Specifics of the plan are described in the act. The Commission shall review each restructuring plan and issue an order accepting, modifying, or rejecting the plan, as described in the act. Electric utilities shall unbundle the electric rates consistent with the provisions of the act. After the implementation of the unbundling process, the Commission shall regulate the manufacture, sale, and distribution of electricity pursuant to the provisions of the act. Electric utilities shall be permitted to recover transition costs pursuant to the time frame and divestiture process under the act. The Commission shall approve the recovery and time periods over which the stranded costs are to be collected by the competitive transition charge as described in the act. Electric utilities shall divest their generation assets pursuant to the specifics described in the act and with the approval of the Commission. Electric utilities shall provide default supply service to retail customers who do not choose a retail electric supplier as described in the act. Allocation of direct and indirect costs incurred from the provision of the default supply service is described in the act. The Commission may establish a separate process for electric supply service for energy assistance customers. The process shall include a grouping of energy assistance customers into an aggregation program. Specifics of the aggregation program are described in the act. If an energy assistance customer chooses to opt-out of the aggregation program, the customer shall no longer be eligible for any energy assistance relief. All electric utilities shall provide open and nondiscriminatory access to their data and systems to retail electric suppliers. Retail electric suppliers shall obtain customer consent prior to receiving certain customer data. The Commission shall develop a process to obtain customer consent for the release of the customer data as described in the act. Retail customers shall be able to select their preferred billing method, as described in the act. Electric utilities shall implement an accelerated switching process where residential customers may change retail electric suppliers as described in the act. Certain customers moving within a service area shall continue receiving electric service from the same retail electric supplier without being required to switch to a different retail electric supplier. Six months after August 28, 2026, the Commission shall develop a customer education program to ensure all retail customers have access to accurate information about their ability to choose a retail electric supplier. Specifics of the program are described in the act. The Commission shall establish the "Office of Retail Market Development and Oversight" to be funded by an annual assessment of retail electric suppliers based on a formula developed by the Commission but not to exceed $20,000 annually per retail supplier license. The authority and responsibilities of the Office are described in the act. No person or company shall supply electric service in the state without obtaining a retail electric supplier license from the Commission. The Commission shall develop a licensing process as described in the act. The Commission shall monitor the retail power market for the supply and distribution of electricity to retail customers to ensure retail electric suppliers are not engaged in anti-competitive or discriminatory practices. If the Commission finds that a retail electric supplier engaged in anti-competitive or discriminatory practices, the Commission shall ask the Attorney General to file a civil action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court may impose civil penalties, damages, and other relief described in the act. Any proceedings initiated under this provision shall be subject to the provisions relating to procedures before the Commission and provisions relating to the Office of the Public Counsel. Provisions under the act that are applicable to proceedings involving electric utilities shall also apply to retail electric suppliers. This act is identical to SB 487 (2025), and similar to HB 2207 (2026), HB 2233 (2026), and HB 417 (2025). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1263 - This act establishes "Colton's Law." Under this act, MO HealthNet and private health insurance carriers and health benefit plans for plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, shall provide coverage for medically necessary physician-prescribed treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). Coverage shall include antibiotics, medications, behavioral therapies, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, to the extent described in the act and subject to no greater copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles than similar benefits provided by the health carrier or benefit plan. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1149 - This act establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact ("Compact"), which facilitates the interstate practice of athletic training and provides for athletic trainers licensed in a participating state the ability to practice in other participating states. The Compact sets forth the requirements to be met in order for a state to join and maintain membership in the Compact. Additionally, the Compact provides the requirements for an athletic trainer to obtain and exercise the ability to practice in the remote participating states. The Compact further provides that an athletic trainer with compact privilege shall function within the scope of practice of the state in which the patient is located and the remote practicing state. The athletic trainers also shall be subject to that remote state's regulatory authority. Participating states shall report any adverse action and significant investigative information to the Compact Data System. An adverse action against an athletic trainer in any participating state shall result in deactivation of the compact privilege during the pendency of the action. An encumbered license in a member state shall not be entitled to compact privilege until the encumbrance has passed and has exceeded two years since any encumbrance or restriction. Additionally, the Compact creates the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact Commission ("Commission"), which is a joint government agency to administer and implement the Compact, and provides for its powers and duties. Each participating state shall be entitled to one delegate, who shall be selected within sixty days of the effective date, on the Commission. Additionally, there shall be an Executive Committee of the Commission to act on behalf of the Commission. Furthermore, the Compact shall come into effect on the date in which the seventh state enacts the Compact into law. Any participating state may withdraw from the Compact by repealing the Compact, but such withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after the enactment of the repeal. Finally, the Compact shall be binding upon participating states and shall supersede any conflict with state law. This act is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 1961 (2026) and a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/HCS/HB 2974 (2026), and is substantially similar to provisions in HB 1844 (2026) and in HCS/HB 2300 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1466 - This act modifies provisions relating to funds for veteran services, including services funded from moneys from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund and fees deposited in the Missouri Veterans' Health and Care Fund. This act provides that funds totaling no more than $500,000 from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund shall be used for the restoration, renovation, and maintenance of a memorial or museum dedicated to Missouri and United States veterans in Perry County. Additionally, funds allocated in the Missouri Veterans' Health and Care Fund as administrative and processing fees for duties related to medical cannabis by the Department of Health and Senior Services may be appropriated for services, programs, or projects dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of veterans. This act is similar to HB 1828 (2026), HB 2244 (2026), SB 745 (2025), and HB 1482 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1344 - Current law authorizes Saint Louis County to create a boundary commission. This act authorizes Jefferson County to create a boundary commission. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SCS/SB 1286 - This act provides that a political subdivision shall approve or deny a request for a permit or any other kind of prior approval required for the construction of new single-family residential buildings within sixty calendar days of the request. If a response is not received by the applicant within sixty days, the request shall be deemed approved. If the request is approved, the political subdivision shall not impose any additional requirements related to such request. If the request is denied, the political subdivision shall state the reasons for denial, as described in the act. This act is similar to HCS/HB 1264 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1255 - This act provides that any license or permit issued by Jackson County to a mobile food unit or operator shall be sufficient to allow such mobile food unit to operate in all municipalities within the county. Any licensing or permitting requirement imposed by a municipality that is more strict than the licensing or permitting requirements imposed by the county shall be null and void. This act is identical to HB 3300 (2026), and to a provision in SCS/HB 3000 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SS/SB 975 - AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERSHIP Current law requires county commissions to divide newly formed ambulance districts into six election districts for the election of members of the board of directors. This act makes the election for all such directors at-large, and allows ambulance districts the option of dividing into six election districts. (Section 190.050) Current law authorizes six-member ambulance districts to adopt a resolution increasing the board to seven members. This act requires that any such resolution shall state the names of the existing directors as well as any vacancies to be filled in a subsequent election. If a six-member ambulance district votes to decrease the number of directors to five or three, all existing board members shall complete their terms. (Section 190.051) Current law requires the county commission to fill vacancies on an ambulance board if the board is unable to fill such vacancies on its own within sixty days or if there are more than two vacancies at a time, with such appointment made by the county commission within ten days. This act modifies such provision by requiring a written request from the ambulance board or the ambulance service administrator prior to the county commission filling a vacancy, and by increasing the deadline to fill such vacancy from ten days to thirty calendar days. (Section 190.052) DISTRICT ANNEXATION OF LAND Current law requires a petition for the annexation of land into an ambulance district to be filed with the county clerk, with the county commission ordering an election if such petition complies with state law. This act moves such responsibilities to the ambulance district board of directors. (Section 190.070) AMBULANCE DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION This act requires every petition or resolution for the consolidation of two or more ambulance districts to be accompanied by a consolidation plan, which shall include information described in the act. Petitions and resolutions for consolidation shall be received from all consolidating ambulance districts within the same calendar year or shall be considered null and void. Notice of intent is required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in every county in which the proposed consolidated district will be located, and a joint public hearing shall be held no more than ten days after the date of the second publication of the notice of intent. If no objections are filed within thirty days after the public hearing, the county commission shall order the districts consolidated. If a qualified objection is made, the county commission shall order the submission of the question of consolidation to the voters. A consolidated ambulance district may impose a tax levy not to exceed the highest tax levy imposed among the consolidating districts, provided that such rate is approved by the voters. No tax rate greater than the lowest rate imposed by the consolidating districts shall be imposed without a vote of the district voters. Any ambulance district that has contracted for ambulance service with another ambulance district for more than five consecutive years may consolidate into such district without providing notice or a public hearing. (Section 190.090) TRISTAN BENSON JR

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

SCS/SB 899 - This act requires animal control officers and animal humane investigators to be mandated reporters in cases of abuse and neglect of children, the elderly, and other vulnerable persons. Additionally, animal control officers and animal humane investigators shall be required to receive one and one-half hours of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons. This act creates a mandated reporting requirement for certain mental health, educational, protective services, and law enforcement personnel to report cases of animal abuse or neglect to a hotline established by the Missouri Animal Control Association (MACA). MACA shall provide the report of abuse or neglect to any duly-authorized law enforcement official, county or municipal animal control officer, or animal cruelty investigator. If the mandated reporter is an employee of an agency or political subdivision of the state and fails to make a report as required under this provision, the employer shall send a written notice to the employee noting the failure and providing a reminder of the requirements of reporting animal abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter who fails to make a report shall be subject to discipline by his or her professional licensing board, as well as a fine, as described in the act. Finally, protective services employees with direct contact with children, the elderly, and vulnerable persons shall be required to receive one and one-half hours of training within the first 60 days of employment to recognize the signs of abuse or neglect in animals. This act is substantially similar to provisions in SB 65 (2025), HCS/SS/SB 66 (2025), SB 655 (2025), HB 1298 (2025), and HB 325 (2025) and similar to HB 2292 (2026), SB 995 (2024), SB 1259 (2024), SB 91 (2023), and SB 1182 (2022). SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SBs 854 & 1494 - Under the provisions of this act, the administration of criminal justice includes the discretion to disclose closed mobile video recordings. Such discretion belongs to the agency that created the video. Currently, under no circumstances shall a fee paid by an agency for a request exceed fifteen dollars. Under this act, such fee shall not exceed twenty dollars. This act specifies that, starting January 1, 2031, the Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) and the Missouri State Highway patrol must submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on the Justice System, the House Judiciary Committee, and the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. This report must include specified statistical information, including the number of clean slate eligible offenses identified, the number of records objected to for state initiated expungement, and the number of expungement orders issued. Under current law, in a criminal prosecution for murder in the first degree, the court must instruct the jury that, in the event it cannot agree on punishment, the court may assess punishment, including death. This act repeals that provision. This act establishes an state initiated expungement process for closing records pertaining to certain offenses. This process will be phased in and an individual can be granted more than one expungement under this bill, subject to specified parameters and expectations. This bill also provides that, on a quarterly basis, the Highway Patrol must identify records that have become eligible in the last quarter and make these records accessible to the central repository and every prosecuting agency in the State within 100 days of the record becoming eligible for state initiated expungement. If a court finds, after a motion, a conviction was improperly or erroneously expunged under this provision, the court must reinstate the conviction. Under this act, a credit bureau can report records of arrests, indictments pending trial, and convictions for no more than seven years from the date of final disposition. If at any time after arrest, indictment, or conviction, it is learned that a full pardon or expungement has been made for that offense, a credit bureau can no longer report these records. Finally, this act creates the "Missouri Expungement Fund", this fund shall be used for the creation, operation, and maintenance of the program. The Department of Public Safety, OSCA, and the Information Technology Services Division of the Office of Administration shall expend moneys from the fund upon appropriation. This bill is similar to SB 1494 (2026) and HCS#2/HB 953 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1637 - Under this act, the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall establish a statewide communication access services program to improve compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for agencies and businesses by coordinating resources, filling service gaps, and assisting with costs related to accommodations. The Commission shall develop a statewide registry of service providers, establish training and equipment standards, maintain an informational website, provide training, conduct outreach, and submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, as described in the act. The Commission shall also, subject to appropriation, finance requests for assistance in providing communication access services and administer scholarships for professional development, internships, and certification testing. This act is similar to SB 766 (2025). SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SB 1531 - 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. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1458 - Currently, any person found guilty of a felony offense shall have a fingerprint and DNA sample collected. Additionally, any person over seventeen years of age arrested for certain felony offenses as well as burglary in the first and second degrees must have a fingerprint and DNA sample collected. This act provides that every person seventeen years of age and older who is arrested for any felony offense as well as the offense of burglary in the second degree must have a fingerprint and DNA sample collected. This act also provides that no additional sample is required if it has been determined that the person's DNA is already included in the DNA database. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1324 - The act creates the "Missouri Artificial Intelligence Transparency and Accountability Act". Provisions of the act shall become effective on January 1, 2027. Under the act, any person or entity creating AI-generated content shall label the content as "AI-generated". Labeling requirements are described in the act. Any AI-generated content depicting a real individual shall include an additional disclaimer, as described in the act. Deployers, as defined in the act, shall verify the authenticity of the content before generating the content and shall obtain consent from the individual depicted in the content, except when the content is used for parody or satire. Labels and watermarks on any AI-generated content shall be accessible to individuals with disabilities pursuant to current laws and guidelines, as described in the act. Certain exceptions apply as described in the act. Developers and deployers shall maintain usage logs of all AI systems generating content distributed for public consumption. Requirements for the usage logs are described in the act. Any personal data of the usage logs shall be kept anonymous and protected under current laws, except when requested by law enforcement as described in the act. The Attorney General shall enforce provisions of the act. Any person may report violations of the act to the Attorney General. If the Attorney General finds that a violation occurred, the Attorney General shall commence a civil action. The court may grant relief and civil penalties as described in the act. The act shall not preclude an individual from bringing a private civil action for any violation of the act. Individuals and entities that demonstrate good-faith compliance with the act may raise an affirmative defense to reduce civil penalties, provided they cure any violation within 30 days after receiving notice of the civil action. Within 180 days after the effective date of the act, the Department of Commerce and Insurance may promulgate rules to enforce compliance with the act, as described in the act. The Department shall launch a public awareness campaign to educate Missouri residents about AI-generated content and the residents' rights under the act. The Department shall establish an AI Task Force, as described in the act. Nothing in the act shall preempt any political subdivision from enacting stricter or more stringent ordinances, laws, or rules provided they do not conflict with provisions of the act. The act has a severability clause. JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1209 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act authorizes qualifying newspaper printing plants, as defined in the act, to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to fifty percent of the total compensation paid to pressroom and mailroom staff. Tax credits authorized by the act shall be refundable and may be transferred, sold, or assigned. The total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a tax year shall not exceed $7 million. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to HB 2527 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1151 - This act establishes the "End Hospital Institutionalization Act". The juvenile court, upon notification from a hospital that a child under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court is being boarded at a hospital when he or she is medically stable but unable to be discharged for reasons specified in the act, shall immediately intervene to ensure such child is placed in an appropriate setting and afforded proper treatment. For boarded children not under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, the court shall immediately take custody of the child to ensure that the child is placed in an appropriate setting and afforded proper treatment. For boarded individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, serious mental illness, or substance use disorder, the Department of Mental Health shall provide case management and treatment without delay and in the least restrictive environment possible. The state shall reimburse the hospital the actual costs for boarding, or the hospital's full allowable costs under MO HealthNet, whichever is greater, for each day an individual is boarded after the juvenile court or the Department has been notified of the boarding of such individual. This act is identical to SB 557 (2025) and SB 1494 (2024) and substantially similar to HB 2664 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

SCS/SBs 1150 & 1043 - A person commits the offense of masked intimidation if the person intentionally harasses, intimidates, or threatens any other person while hiding or concealing their face with a mask, hood, or any other article or device for the purpose of concealing their identity and with the intent to place another person in reasonable fear for their physical safety. The offense is a class E felony unless it is a second or subsequent offense, in which case it is a class D felony. This offense shall also be considered a hate offense punishable as a class E felony when the state believes that the offense was knowingly motivated because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability of the victim. This act shall not apply to any person wearing a mask or otherwise covering one's face in certain cases, including for holidays, the occupation of the person, weather, artistic or theatrical production, emergencies, or religious purposes. Additionally, nothing in this act shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment. This act is identical to provisions contained in SB 1421 (2026), and is similar to HB 2848 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SCS/SB 1052 - Current law provides that all fees and charges for services under the workers' compensation law shall be fair and reasonable, subject to regulation by the Division of Workers' Compensation or the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. This act creates the Workers' Compensation Fee Schedule Commission, which is delegated the responsibility of establishing by rule a schedule of fees for any service provided pursuant to the workers' compensation law and further requires all fees and charges under such law to be in accordance with the fee schedule. The medical fee schedule shall promote health care cost containment and efficiency, and shall be sufficient to ensure availability of such reasonably necessary treatment, care, and attendance to each injured employee to cure and relieve the employee from the effects of the injury. The Commission shall be reconvened not sooner than once every three years to consider adjustments in the fee schedule. The commission shall produce the initial medical fee schedule not later than January 1, 2027. The initial medical fee schedule shall take effect on July 1, 2028. This act is identical to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 2375 (2026) and similar to a provision in SB 1385 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SS/SB 834 - This act creates new provisions relating to mortgage modifications. MISSOURI RESIDENTIAL SALE LEASEBACK PROTECTION ACT (Section 442.920) The act creates the "Missouri Residential Sale Leaseback Protection" act, which regulates sale leasebacks. A sale leaseback is defined as a transaction or series of transactions in which a seller sells residential real estate that is or was the seller's residence to another party and, as a condition of the sale, or as part of the same or a related transaction, enters into a lease or rental agreement to remain in or re-occupy the property. In any sale leaseback transaction, a buyer is required to provide the seller with certain disclosures, described in detail in the act, alerting the seller of the nature of the transaction and advising them of certain actions they may wish to take. The disclosure must be provided to the seller not more than 10 days and not less than 3 business days before the execution of any sale leaseback agreement, and the disclosure shall be signed by both the seller and the buyer concurrently with the execution of the sale leaseback agreement. Violation of this act is subject to a fine of up to $10,000 per violation. The Attorney General is permitted to enforce this act by bringing a cause of action seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties, and restitution. A seller is also permitted to bring a civil action if harmed by a violation of this act. A seller may recover actual damages, statutory damages up to $10,000, attorneys' fees and costs, and any equitable or injunctive relief. This act may not be waived or modified by agreement of any party. These provisions are identical to provisions in the perfected SS/SB 973 (2026) and substantially similar to SB 1684 (2026). UNIFORM MORTGAGE MODIFICATION ACT (Sections 443.920 to 443.925) The act creates the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act, establishing new procedures with respect to modifications of mortgages. The act provides that, for any mortgage modification, as that term is defined in the act, all of the following apply: • The mortgage continues to secure the obligation as modified; • The priority of the mortgage is not affected by the modification; • The mortgage retains its priority regardless of whether a record of the mortgage modification is recorded in the public land records; and • The modification is not considered a novation. This act supercedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, as permitted by that Act, except as otherwise provided in this act. This provision contains various exceptions. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 920 - This act prohibits business entities and investment entities, as those terms are defined in the act, that have an ownership interest in more than 50 single-family residential properties or more than 100 residential units in this state may not purchase, acquire, or otherwise obtain an interest in any additional residential properties in this state. Certain exceptions are included in the act. Additionally, sellers of residential property are exempt from liability for any violation of this prohibition. The Attorney General (AG) is given authority to bring a cause of action in any circuit court with proper jurisdiction if the AG has reason to believe that a business entity or investment entity or any affiliate or subsidiary thereof has acquired, directly or indirectly, any residential real estate in this state on or after August 28, 2026. If the court finds that residential real estate has been acquired in violation of this act, the court shall order the sale of the residential real estate not later than 90 days after the order. The Missouri Housing Development Commission or non-profit corporation established by the Commission may advise or report to the AG regarding any circumstances where the availability and supply of low and moderate residential housing has been adversely affected by the activities of a business entity or investment entity described in this act. Every person who violates the terms of any injunction issued regarding enforcement of this act shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty to the state of Missouri of not more than $250,000 plus costs incurred by the AG enforcing this act or injunction issued under this act. Costs may be payable to the state legal defense fund. SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1619 - Under current law, a public employee that is also a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States is entitled to a leave of absence from their duties as a public employee, while engaged in the performance of their duty to the service of the United States. This act extends those same provisions to volunteer firefighters other than provisions relating to monetary compensation. Under current law, a public employee who is serving in the Missouri National Guard or an Armed forces reserve component shall be entitled to a leave of absence from their employment duties for a period not to exceed 120 hours in any fiscal year. This act changes that time period to 38 working days in any federal fiscal year. This act is identical to HB 2940 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1430 - The act creates and modifies provisions relating to regulation of certain metals. Under the act, no metal recycling entity or scrap metal yard shall accept scrap metal or metal parts, except as an incident to the sale, repair, rebuilding or servicing of vehicles. The Director of the Department of Revenue shall designate businesses that deal with scrap metal and metal parts as a "metal recycling entity" or "scrap metal yard" to which the Department issues certain business licenses. Any person who accepts certain metals in violation of the act, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine. This provision shall not preclude the person to be prosecuted for any other applicable criminal offense. After August 28, 2026, an application for a license may be denied, or any current license may be revoked or suspended by the Department if the applicant or licensee committed certain acts, as described in the act. Any person licensed or required to be licensed under the act shall maintain certain records for three years on copper, brass, or bronze material, as described in the act. Subject to the time frame described in the act, a metal recycling entity or a scrap metal yard shall send an electronic transaction report to the Department on the Department's website using a statewide electronic reporting system established by the Department, as described in the act. The report shall contain certain information required to be recorded as described in the act, except that the disclosure of the weight and purchase price of the regulated metal shall not be required. The entity or yard may submit the transaction report by fax subject to certain requirements as described in the act. The Department shall post on its website a summary of the reports under the act. Such reports shall only be accessible to metal recycling entities and scrap metal yards that are required to submit information to the Department under the act. Requirements for the summary are described in the act. The Department shall make available on its website a publicly accessible list of all licensed metal recycling entities and scrap metal yards. The list shall contain certain information described in the act. Information on the list shall not be subject to public disclosure, except for law enforcement purposes. The Department may promulgate rules for the development of a statewide electronic reporting system to track the sales of regulated metals, as described in the act. Every purchaser or collector of, or dealer in, junk, scrap metal, or secondhand property for resale shall only make purchases or trades between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The act provides that there shall be a separate record for each transaction involving any regulated metal. The act repeals the list of items to be on such record as described in current law. The record shall contain a photo of any regulated metal purchased and an affidavit stating that the seller owns and has the authority to sell the metal. Anyone who knowingly purchases a stolen regulated metal shall be subject to certain penalties described in current law. No metal recycling entity or scrap metal yard shall purchase any regulated metal from certain sellers, as described in the act. A metal recycling entity or scrap metal yard shall maintain in a prominent place of the entity or yard's place of business in open view to the seller of a regulated metal certain notices, as described in the act. A metal recycling entity or scrap metal yard making a payment in any amount, instead of $500 or more as currently provided, shall make such payment by issuing a prenumbered check as described in current law. The act modifies certain provisions relating to cash payments and provides that no scrap metal dealer, metal recycling entity, or scrap metal yard shall pay in the form of cash. This provision shall not apply to any transaction for which the seller has an existing business relationship with a metal recycling entity or scrap metal yard and is known to the entity or yard making the purchase to be an established business. The Department shall provide to every scrap metal dealer, metal recycling entity, or scrap metal yard an electronic list with the names and descriptions of persons known to be receivers of stolen property. No scrap metal dealer, metal recycling entity, or scrap metal yard shall purchase or receive regulated metals from any person identified on the list. The act is identical to provisions in SCS/HB 2383 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1284 - Under the act, a petition for a dissolution of a public water supply district shall allege that an agreement for sale of the district's assets has been entered into by the board of directors contingent upon approval of the circuit court and voters. Unless the petitioners for the dissolution of the district prove that there is an agreement for sale of the district's assets entered into by the board of directors that would permit all debts and financial obligations of the district be paid in full upon dissolution and provide for the continuation of water supply to the inhabitants of the district, the petition shall be dismissed at the cost of the petitioners. If the court finds in favor of the petitioners, the court shall enter a decree with a question to the voters of the district, as described in the act. At their discretion, the board of directors may approve a change in the vote threshold to a majority of four-sevenths of the voters of the district voting on the proposition for dissolution. The court shall enter an order declaring the decree for dissolution to be final if the court found that the question for dissolution has been assented to by such vote. The act repeals the current voting requirement of a majority of two-thirds of the voters of the district voting on the proposition. The act is similar to a provision in SS/HB 2397 (2026) and a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 1023 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1245 - This act creates new provisions establishing a preference in state contracts for certain military veteran-owned enterprise. Specifically, in letting contracts for the performance of any job or service, all agencies, departments, institutions, and other entities of this state and of each political subdivision of this state shall give a three-point bonus preference to honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises that are doing business as Missouri firms, corporations, or individuals or that maintain Missouri offices or places of business. The Commissioner of Administration is required to have a goal of letting at least 3% of all state contracts to honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises, except as otherwise provided in the act. This act is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to SS/SCS/HB 2593 (2026) and substantially similar to HB 1749 (2026) and HB 714 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1192 - This act prohibits agencies that accredit public institutions of higher education from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices or procedures, as defined in the act, when making accreditation decisions. Accrediting agencies are also prohibited from collecting information related to DEI or including any DEI-related requirements in their accreditation decisions. Additionally, accrediting agencies shall implement policies ensuring that decision-makers involved in accreditation do not receive or consider information regarding DEI practices or procedures. Current or former students or employees of a public institution of higher education may bring a civil action against an accrediting agency for violations of this act. If the court finds that the accrediting agency violated the act, the agency shall pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, damages in an amount specified in the act, and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred or, if no students attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred, up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution in the immediately preceding semester. Violations of this act are classified as unlawful discriminatory practices under Missouri human rights law and unfair practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. The Attorney General is authorized to investigate and seek appropriate legal remedies for any violations to the full extent permitted by law. OLIVIA SHANNON

SS/SB 937 - The act authorizes the conveyance of state property located in: - the City of Harrisonville, Cass County (Section 1); - the City of Kirksville, Adair County (Section 2); - the City of Springfield, Greene County (Sections 3, 4); - the City of Festus, Jefferson County (Section 5); - the City of Doniphan, Ripley County (Section 6); - the City of Higginsville, Lafayette County (Section 7); - the City of Jefferson, Cole County (Section 8); - the City of Richwoods, Washington County (Section 9); - Jackson County (Section 10) The act further authorizes the conveyance of state property located in the County of Marion to the State Highways and Transportation Commission. (Sections 11, 12) The act further authorizes the conveyance of state property located in Cole County to the City of Jefferson. (Section 13) Finally, the act authorizes the conveyance of state property located in Nodaway County. (Section 14) The act has provisions identical to the provisions in SB 1414 (2026) and SB 1523 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1578 - This act creates the "Real Estate Fund" in the state treasury, which shall consist of money received from the sale of real property owned by the State of Missouri. The fund shall be administered by the Commissioner of Administration or his or her designee for the purposes of acquiring interest in real property to be used to support state operations. The following moneys shall be deposited to this fund, unless required by statute or constitutional provision to be deposited in some other specifically named fund: • Any money or proceeds resulting from a real property transaction involving State-owned property; and • Any funds appropriated to the fund by the General Assembly or otherwise credited to the fund. The Commissioner of Administration shall prepare an annual report of all receipts and expenditures from the fund. This act is identical to SB 536 (2025) and similar to HB 2289 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1577 - This act repeals the Advisory Board of Vocational Enterprises Program. This act contains a provision that is identical to a provision contained in HCS/SS/SB 889 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1554 - The act makes technical changes to current law relating to hydrant inspections. The act is identical to a provision in HCS/SB 953 (2026), HB 2703 (2026), and a provision in SCS/HB 3000 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SCS/SB 1484 - This act modifies provisions relating to public contracts. Current law allows the Commissioner of Administration to contract directly with other governmental entities for the purchase of supplies. This act additionally allows the Commissioner to contract with nonprofit entities for the purchase of supplies. Current law provides procedures for how a political subdivision may enter into a contract for a design-build project. This act establishes procedures for political subdivisions to enter into progressive design-build contracts. A progressive design-build project is one in which the design, construction, alteration, addition, remodeling, or improvement of any buildings or facilities is under one, progressive contract with a political subdivision, including civil works projects, such as roads, streets, bridges, utilities, airport runways and taxiways, storm drainage and flood control projects, or transit projects and noncivil works projects, such as buildings, site improvements, and other structures, habitable or not, commonly designed by architects. Progressive design-build projects are subject to many of the same requirements as are currently applicable to design-build projects except that it is a two-step process rather than a three-step process. Phase I shall consist of the solicitation and evaluation of qualifications of design-builders. Phase II shall consist of the solicitation and evaluation of proposals describing the design-builder's approach to design development, pre-construction services and construction of the project. The political subdivision shall have discretion to disqualify any design-builder who, in the political subdivision's opinion, lacks the minimum qualifications required to perform the work. The provisions of this act relating to progressive design-build projects expire on August 28, 2036. This act is substantially similar to the truly agreed to SCS/HCS/HB 2474 (2026), HB 2899 (2026), and certain provisions in SCS/HB 3000 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

SCS/SB 1249 - This act provides that the Director of the Department of Public Safety shall have cause to deny any application for a peace officer license or entrance into a basic training course when the applicant previously had a peace officer license or certification revoked or surrendered or when the applicant is not a citizen of the United States. This act is similar to HB 981 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1104 - This act specifies that drivers shall stop at railroad crossings for "any on-track equipment" in addition to trains. This act is identical to HB 2246 (2026), HB 3318 (2026), SB 254 (2025), and provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 572 (2025), HB 671 (2025), SB 1299 (2024), and HB 2636 (2024). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1030 - This act prohibits all state departments and agencies from enforcing any rule or regulation promulgated by any federal agency until the rule or regulation has first been approved by the Missouri General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 771 (2025), SB 1141 (2024), SB 358 (2023), SB 956 (2022), SB 426 (2021) and HB 2339 (2020). JIM ERTLE

SS/SB 1032 - Current law authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $1,200 exemption for each dependent for whom such taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, provided such federal exemption is not equal to $0. This act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $2,400 exemption during the tax year in which a taxpayer gives birth to or adopts a child for which the taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, regardless of whether the federal exemption is equal to $0. This act is substantially similar to SB 371 (2025), SB 1225 (2024), HB 457 (2023) and SB 12 (2022 First Extraordinary Session), and to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 133 (2023), as amended. JOSH NORBERG

SB 1634 - This act adds licensed occupational therapists to the definition of "other authorized health care practitioner" for purposes of the physician's statement required for issuance of a disabled license plate or placard. This act is identical to SB 616 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SCS/SB 1607 - This act modifies the professional sports teams for which a person can receive a special license plate to include the National Women's Soccer League and the Women's National Basketball Association. The Kansas City Current shall forward all emblem-use fees received, less an amount not in excess of five percent of the costs of administration to the Kansas City Current Foundation or a team designated nonprofit that benefits youth in the Kansas City area. This act is identical to provisions in the perfected SB 1477 (2026), and similar to HB 2446 (2026), HB 3273 (2026), and HB 3325 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1503 - Currently, the first $2 million of fees collected for watercraft certification shall be deposited into the state general revenue fund. All fees in excess of $2 million are deposited into the Water Patrol Division Fund. Under this act, all fees collected on or after August 28, 2026, shall be deposited in the Water Patrol Division Fund and shall be used exclusively for the Water Patrol Division. This act is similar to provisions contained in the truly agreed to and finally passed HB 2885 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1080 - Currently, the state highway patrol must receive a specific appropriation from the General Assembly for any single vehicle purchase in excess of $100,000. This act increases the threshold to $500,000. This act is identical to HB 1786 (2026), and to a provision contained in HS/HCS/HBs 3068 & 3049 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SCS/SJRs 68 & 96 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, prohibits any taxes from being imposed on any unrealized gains accrued on any asset prior to the sale of such asset. This amendment is identical to SJR 53 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

SCR 11 - This concurrent resolution urges the Missouri Congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism with regard to the ability of states to govern their election processes and enact policies regarding campaign finance and election influence. JIM ERTLE

SB 1620 - This act allows vendors to round the total amount due on a cash transaction, including sales tax, to the nearest five cent increment. Rounding shall not be allowable for any credit, debit, or other noncash transactions. This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 2819 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1587 - Currently, Franklin County, located in the 20th Judicial District, has three associate circuit judges per the statutory formula. This act provides for an additional associate circuit judge for Franklin County to be appointed by the Governor until January 1, 2029, and elected thereafter. This act is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 1625 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026), in HCS/SB 1067 (2206), HB 2386 (2026), and in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1425 - Current law authorizes a tax credit for a 10-year period for business headquarters that commence operations in this state on or before December 31, 2030. This act extends such date to December 31, 2040. This act is identical to HB 3095 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1250 - 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. SARAH HASKINS

SB 1244 - This act requires a state agency to refer to Judea and Samaria in any official government material and to not use the term "West Bank". A state agency shall not use state moneys to create any official government material that refers to Judea and Samaria as "West Bank". The act authorizes the director of a state agency to waive the provisions of the act if it is in the best interests of the state and notice is provided to the President Pro Tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. JIM ERTLE

SB 1082 - 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 local food banks, as defined in the act, and increases the tax credit amount to seventy percent of the value of the donation. 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 $3.5 million. Finally, the act extends the sunset date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 2461, 2457 & 1782 (2026) and to a provision in SCS/SB 1547 (2026), and is similar to a provision in CCS/HCS/SB 994 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1079 - Current law authorizes a tax credit for certain motion media production projects, with $8 million per year allowed for film production, and $8 million per year allowed for series production. This act provides that, for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, a total of $16 million per year may be authorized with no specific limits for either film or series production. Additionally, the tax credit is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2029. This act extends such date to December 31, 2035. This act is identical to HB 2196 (2026) and is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 2142 & 2058 (2026). JOSH NORBERG