SS#2/SCS/SB 1586 - The act modifies and creates new provisions relating to solid waste management. Under the act, no person may transfer title to any property containing a solid waste disposal site or demolition landfill without disclosing the sale, conveyance, or transfer to the Department of Natural Resources. The seller shall inform the buyer with a written notice signed and dated by the seller about the existence and location of the disposal or landfill site. If the seller fails to send the written notice to the buyer, the buyer may cancel the sale and the seller shall return to the buyer any earnest money paid by the buyer to the seller. After October 1, 2027, an annual adjustment of fees collected for solid waste accepted shall be based on the percentage increase measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the preceding year. The Department shall have the authority to assess, investigate, test, remediate, and manage abandoned solid waste disposal areas. 51%, instead of 61% as currently provided, of revenue shall be used to fund the operating costs of the Department. 10% of revenue shall be allocated to the Department for remediation of abandoned solid waste disposal areas. If there are no more abandoned solid waste disposal areas left in the state in any given year, the percentage of revenue used to fund the operating costs of the Department shall increase to 61%. JULIA SHEVELEVA
This bill establishes the Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act, which classifies intoxicating hemp-derived products as marijuana and subjects them to the same regulations as traditional marijuana under Missouri state law. It creates new protections for medical marijuana patients by prohibiting state agencies from sharing their personally identifying information with the federal government without a court order, and it requires dispensaries to delete consumer records upon request. The legislation also restricts the use of the word "dispensary" in business names to only licensed marijuana facilities and imposes fines for violations of these new rules.
This bill lacks sufficient detail in the provided context to generate a substantive summary. The official abstract only states it "creates new provisions relating to artificially generated content" without specifying scope, requirements, or affected parties. No key mechanisms, provisions, or concrete policy changes are described in the available information. As the bill is only in early prefiled stages (prefiled December 2025, first read January 2026), no committee action or text has been shared. A complete summary cannot be provided without additional legislative text or explanatory materials.
HB 2153 abolishes the death penalty in Missouri by repealing all statutes that permitted capital punishment. It mandates that anyone convicted of a crime previously punishable by death must instead receive life imprisonment without parole. This change directly affects all current death row inmates and future defendants facing capital charges for offenses like murder. The bill removes the death penalty as a sentencing option, replacing it with life without parole for those specific crimes.
HB 2989 establishes a new video lottery system in Missouri, creating a regulatory framework for video lottery game terminals. It imposes a 31% tax on adjusted gross gaming revenue and a separate 3% municipal tax, with net terminal income split equally between operators and retailers. The bill defines key terms like "video lottery game operator," "redemption terminal," and "central control system," while creating an Enforcement Fund to support investigations of gaming violations using collected revenue. It also allows law enforcement agreements with gaming and lottery commissions, exempting personnel hired under these agreements from standard staffing caps.
SB 1032 would create a new income tax deduction for specific dependents, potentially lowering tax bills for eligible taxpayers. The bill's official abstract states it establishes this deduction but does not specify which dependents qualify (e.g., age, relationship) or the deduction amount. As the bill is in early stages (prefiled, referred to committee), no detailed provisions or eligibility criteria are provided in the available context. This summary reflects only the bill's stated purpose from its title and abstract, with no additional details confirmed.
HB 2167 replaces Missouri's existing staffing rules for the Attorney General's office with new provisions. It grants the Attorney General sole authority to appoint assistant attorneys general, clerical staff, and investigators at their discretion, without requiring legislative approval for each position. The bill specifies that all staff serve "at the pleasure of the Attorney General" (meaning they can be removed by the AG), must meet similar qualifications as the AG, and will be paid from state or federal funds within budget limits. This change streamlines internal staffing decisions but does not alter the office's legal responsibilities or directly impact the public.
HJR 154 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring work requirements for Missouri's MO HealthNet program (state Medicaid) for certain adults. It would affect individuals aged 19-65 who qualify under federal Medicaid rules (income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level), are not pregnant, disabled, or enrolled in other federal health programs. The bill mandates documentary proof of work compliance at application and monthly to maintain coverage, prohibits self-attestation, and requires state plan changes to implement this by 2027. It does not change income eligibility thresholds but adds a new administrative requirement for this specific group.
HB 1734 creates a revolving loan program to help Missouri homeowners' associations finance natural erosion control projects that protect waterways and drainage systems. The program, funded by state appropriations and loan repayments, covers projects like restoring natural waterways, stabilizing banks with vegetation, and adding flood capacity, but excludes projects using impermeable surfaces. Eligible associations must be nonprofit, secure homeowner approval through documented meetings, and provide property liens as collateral, with loans covering up to 80% of project costs and repayable over a maximum of ten years.
HB 1948 designates June as "Fatherhood Engagement Month" in Missouri and creates the "Missouri Fatherhood Engagement Project" within the Department of Social Services. The project provides grants to community organizations to hire specialists who help fathers rebuild relationships with children through counseling, navigating court systems, and overcoming barriers to reunification. These specialists work directly with fathers in family court cases to develop personalized plans for reconnecting with children and meeting court-ordered requirements. Organizations receiving grants must report annually on outcomes like father-child reunifications and case plan completions.
SCS/SB 986 - This act modifies various provisions relating to elections. VOTER REGISTRATION - Documentary Proof of Citizenship The act requires the citizenship status of each person submitting a voter registration application to be verified by local election authorities (LEAs). In the event that an applicant's citizenship status cannot be verified by the LEA, the applicant must provide documentary proof of citizenship. Nothing in this act shall require a person who appears on the list of registered voters or who seeks to transfer voter registration within this state from being required to provide an election authority documentary proof of United States citizenship, unless the person is stricken from the list of registered voters and the person thereafter seeks to register to vote. Specific provisions are created for persons who register to vote using the National Mail Voter Registration form provided by the Federal Election Assistance Commission. These persons are referred to as "federal-only voters" and are only permitted to vote in federal contests, as that term is defined in the act. Federal-only voters may vote either in person on election day at the office of the LEA or by absentee ballot. Additionally, ballots cast by a federal-only voter must be treated the same as a provisional ballot. These provisions are similar to provisions in SB 1122 (2026). MAINTENANCE OF VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS Current law requires the Secretary of State to enter into an agreement with the Department of Revenue to match information in the voter registration system with the information in the database of the motor vehicle system. This act requires such agreement to include matching information pertaining to the citizenship status of those within the Department of Revenue's database. This provision is identical to provisions in SCS/SB 983 (2026), SB 1772 (2026), HCS/HB 2125 (2026), HB 3227 (2026), HB 3263 (2026), and HB 3493 (2026). The clerk of each circuit court in the state is required to prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State (SOS) a complete list of all persons who identify themselves as not being citizens of the United States when called to jury duty. This report shall be sent on a monthly basis. If an election authority determines that a person who is not eligible to vote registered to vote or voted in an election, the election authority shall execute and deliver to the Attorney General, SOS, and the relevant prosecuting or circuit attorney an affidavit stating the relevant facts. ABSENTEE VOTING The act allows eligible covered voters to vote absentee by submitting a federal postcard application at the office of the election authority on election day even though the person is not registered. This provision is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1871 (2026), SCS/SB 836 (2026), SCS/SB 182 (2025), SB 926 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 1525 (2024), a provision in HCS/HB 2140 (2024), and a provision in HCS/HB 2895 (2024). REFERRAL OF VIOLATION OF ELECTION LAWS Current law provides that if the SOS finds that reasonable grounds appear that the alleged election offense was committed, the SOS may issue a probable cause statement and refer the offense to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. This act permits referral to the appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General. This act contains a severability clause and a contingent effective date, based on when the Secretary of State notifies the Revisor of Statutes that citizenship verification data is able to be utilized through the Missouri centralized voter registration database. This act is similar to SCS/SB 62 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA
HB 2207 establishes Missouri's "Electric Choice and Competition Law," shifting the state's electricity market from a monopoly structure to one allowing customers to choose their electricity supplier. It requires electric utilities to provide open access to their transmission and distribution systems, enabling retail electric suppliers to sell directly to customers. Starting 24 months after August 28, 2026, commercial and industrial customers (those with higher energy use) will gain the ability to select a supplier, while residential customers will receive default supply service if they do not choose an alternative. The bill also standardizes billing (requiring either "dual bills" or "supplier consolidated bills") and creates mechanisms like a "competitive transition charge" to recover legacy costs from the monopoly era over time.
