HB 2233 establishes a framework for competitive electricity markets in Missouri, allowing residential and commercial customers to choose their electricity supplier starting 24 months after August 28, 2026. It directly affects residential customers, small/medium/large commercial businesses (defined by peak load), and investor-owned electric utilities, requiring utilities to provide open access to their transmission and distribution systems. Key provisions include creating "default supply service" for customers who don’t choose a new provider, mandating rate unbundling (separating supply and delivery costs), and implementing a "competitive transition charge" to recover legacy costs over time. The bill does not apply to municipal utilities or rural cooperatives unless they voluntarily opt into the competitive market.
HB 2463 requires referral agencies that connect people with independent living or long-term care facilities to provide clear written disclosures to prospective residents or their representatives. These disclosures must detail any fees paid by the facility, relationships between the referral agency and facility, the right to cancel services without penalty, and how personal information may be shared. The bill also prohibits referral agencies from charging termination fees and bans facilities from paying referral fees until after the disclosure is provided and the resident moves in. Additionally, facilities cannot sell or transfer a prospective resident's contact information without written consent. This bill directly affects older adults seeking housing in these facilities, referral agencies, and the facilities themselves by increasing transparency and consumer protections.
HB 3070, titled "Reestablishes the Second Amendment Preservation Act," prohibits Missouri state and local officials from enforcing specific federal firearm laws within the state, including registration requirements, ownership restrictions, and confiscation orders. The bill declares these federal actions unconstitutional and void in Missouri, based on the state's interpretation of the Second Amendment and Tenth Amendment protections. It allows citizens to sue state officials who enforce such federal laws, imposing a $50,000 civil penalty per violation and requiring courts to award attorney fees to the winning party. The law explicitly permits Missouri to accept federal aid for enforcing Missouri's own firearm laws but blocks state cooperation with federal gun control measures.
SB 848 repeals Missouri's existing law requiring state agencies to obtain specific legislative approval (via bill, initiative, or referendum) before establishing health benefit exchanges under the federal Affordable Care Act. This change removes barriers that previously prevented state agencies from creating or operating such exchanges without explicit state law, including prohibitions on using executive orders for this purpose. The bill directly affects Missouri state departments, agencies, and officials responsible for health care programs, allowing them to implement federal health exchange requirements without needing new legislative action. It also eliminates provisions enabling lawsuits by taxpayers or legislators to challenge non-compliance with the prior rules. The repeal simplifies Missouri's administrative process for health exchange operations but does not alter federal law or the Affordable Care Act itself.
HB 2330 modifies Missouri's annexation laws by replacing sections 71.012, 71.014, and 71.015 with new provisions. It clarifies that cities, towns, or villages may annex adjacent unincorporated areas only if they are "contiguous and compact," excluding areas connected solely by narrow strips like railroads under 1/4 mile wide. The bill also allows certain cities to annex areas within two miles of their boundaries or nearby state correctional facilities under specific conditions, and requires petitions signed by all property owners or majority unit owners in common-interest communities before annexation hearings. These changes directly affect local governments seeking to expand their boundaries and property owners in unincorporated areas.
HB 2288 modifies setback distance rules for solid waste disposal facilities in counties. It sets maximum distances: three miles from incorporated cities, schools, churches, subdivisions, or parks; three-quarters of a mile from residential homes; and 200 feet from property lines. These rules apply to county ordinances governing solid waste disposal siting and prevent stricter local requirements. The bill directly affects waste disposal operators and nearby residents or property owners. It does not change existing zoning laws but limits how close facilities can be to certain locations.
HB 3284 designates August 27th each year as "Crystal Lynn Foundation Day" in Missouri. The bill encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events that educate about and support individuals impacted by gun violence through the Crystal Lynn Foundation. This is a commemorative resolution, not a policy change, and it does not create new laws, funding, or obligations. The bill was introduced in February 2026 but withdrawn before further action.
HJR 164 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would prohibit expanding state and local sales/use taxes to cover new services or transactions after January 1, 2015, unless the expansion is specifically intended to reduce or eliminate the state individual income tax. It would allow the legislature to broaden the sales tax base for this purpose and exempt such tax increases from certain revenue requirements and reporting rules. The amendment, if approved by voters, would directly affect Missouri taxpayers and lawmakers by restricting future tax expansions while creating a pathway to replace income tax with sales tax. This proposal requires voter approval in a 2026 election and is not yet law.
HB 2721, the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act," requires Missouri public colleges and universities to appoint a dedicated liaison in their financial aid offices to assist homeless and foster youth with financial aid applications and support services. The bill mandates that the state create and maintain a public directory of these liaisons and allows institutions to grant resident status to homeless or foster youth under 19, regardless of how long they've lived in Missouri, if they were homeless in the two years prior to enrollment. Additionally, it requires institutions to develop housing plans prioritizing homeless and foster youth for housing placement and ensuring access to facilities open year-round. This law directly affects vulnerable students aged under 25 who are homeless or in foster care, aiming to reduce barriers to higher education access.
HB 2746 requires Missouri's Department of Revenue to create interactive maps on its website showing property, sales, and use tax rates and boundaries for local tax districts, including school districts, fire protection areas, and other political subdivisions that collect these taxes. Local governments must provide geographic data to the Department by specific deadlines (e.g., sales tax data by April 1, 2019) and certify its accuracy to ensure maps reflect current tax rates and district borders. The maps will allow public viewing of tax rates by area, include overlays of state legislative districts, and be updated when local boundaries change, with the Department required to display them prominently on its website by 2019 for sales tax, 2022 for use tax, and 2027 for property tax.
HB 2398 sets safety standards for summer and day camps offering aquatic activities in the state. It requires camps to provide Red Cross-certified lifeguards at specific ratios (two for the first 25 children, plus one for every 15 additional children), mandate swim tests for all participants, and require U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for children unable to swim across a pool. The bill prohibits camps from using hot tubs, spas, saunas, or portable wading pools for children’s activities. Additionally, camps must maintain emergency plans for medical, aquatic, and other crises, and all staff must be trained in CPR and AED use.
HB 3199 would have allowed extended alcohol sales until 1:30 a.m. on weekdays and 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Sundays within designated entertainment districts. It required special licenses for participating bars and restaurants, permitted carrying drinks between venues and common areas *within* the district (but not outside it), and mandated unique containers for alcohol. The bill defined entertainment districts as areas near lakes with specific population requirements (cities of 4,400-4,900 residents in counties of 40,000-50,000 inhabitants) and required city ordinances to establish them. The bill was introduced in February 2026 but withdrawn before committee review and never became law.
