Modifies provisions governing documents filed or recorded with the recorder of deeds
HB 2103 updates Missouri's rules for recording documents with county recorders, primarily targeting fraud prevention in real property and legal filings. It requires recorders to display a visible warning sign about felony penalties for filing false documents (under RSMO § 570.095), clarifies electronic recording standards (e.g., requiring original-sized scans), and imposes new rules for notary seal vendors (who must verify notaries' commissions via an online portal before selling seals). The bill directly affects county recorders, document filers (like homeowners or businesses), and notary seal vendors. Key provisions strengthen penalties for fraudulent filings - making it a felony with enhanced penalties when documents target public officials, law enforcement, or judicial personnel.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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The bill status changed from a 'House Committee Substitute' to 'Perfected', indicating it has successfully passed the House and is ready for the next legislative stage. The document number was updated from H.04C to H.04P to reflect this procedural milestone. No substantive policy changes, such as new laws, funding, or definitions, were added or removed.
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The bill's procedural status was updated from 'House Committee Substitute' to 'Perfected', and the document identifier was changed from 4097H.04C to 4097H.04P to track its progress in the legislative process.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
33
Key actions
8
Committee
10
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Second read and referred: Insurance and Banking(S)
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 134 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Adopted (H)
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Financial Institutions(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Amato
RRepublican
Co
Brian Seitz
RRepublican
Co
George Hruza
RRepublican
Co
John Hewkin
RRepublican
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