HB 2454 prohibits employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies in Missouri from discriminating against individuals based on their private medical history or medical choices. It specifically bans actions like refusal to hire, termination, demotion, or adverse employment decisions tied to such medical information, affecting employees and job applicants at businesses with six or more workers. The bill includes exceptions when medical history directly impacts job performance or for religious institutions regarding reproductive health services. It defines key terms like "adverse employment action" and requires medical inquiries to be job-related and necessary for business operations. The law applies to both employment and housing contexts as stated in its title, though the detailed provisions focus primarily on employment practices.
HB 2077 prohibits institutional investors (such as hedge funds, private equity firms, or real estate investment trusts owning over 50 U.S. residential properties or managing over $100 million in real estate assets) from purchasing most single-family homes or small multi-unit properties (up to four units) after August 28, 2026. Current institutional owners must divest these properties within three years, selling them to individual owners or community-based housing organizations. Exemptions apply to nonprofits, public housing authorities, small local landlords (under 50 units statewide), and banks holding foreclosed homes for resale within 12 months. Violations carry up to $50,000 in fines per property and require forced divestment.
HB 2291 requires local governments (like cities or counties) to approve or deny development permit requests - such as for new buildings or renovations - within 30 days. If no decision is made within that timeframe, the request is automatically approved. Denials must include specific written reasons, such as citing code violations or detailing why professional work was rejected. The bill also sets rules for incomplete applications, requiring local governments to specify missing information and giving applicants 10 days to resubmit.
SB 1286 requires local governments in Missouri to approve or deny building permit applications within 30 days. If no decision is made within that timeframe, the permit is automatically approved, allowing construction to proceed. If denied, local governments must provide specific written reasons - either detailing why a design professional's work was inadequate or citing exact code violations. This bill directly affects developers and property owners seeking construction permits for new or renovated residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
HB 2422 revises fees for recording land deeds and documents. It adds a $2 fee per document to a local recorder's fund (for record preservation) and a $3 fee split between a land survey fund ($1) and housing trust fund ($3). The bill also authorizes Missouri's Department of Agriculture to set user fees for its services through administrative rules, replacing previous fixed fee structures.
SB 1059 modifies restrictions imposed by homeowners' associations (HOAs) on certain property uses or features, though specific provisions are not detailed in the provided abstract. The bill directly affects homeowners in communities governed by HOAs, particularly regarding limitations on activities like renting properties, installing solar panels, or maintaining landscaping. As a pending bill (prefiled and in committee review), its exact mechanisms - such as new requirements for HOAs to approve restrictions or dispute resolution processes - are not specified in the available context. The abstract lacks concrete policy details needed for a substantive summary.
HB 2531 creates tax credits to incentivize converting old office buildings into residential spaces in Missouri downtowns and Main Street districts. Property owners who substantially convert qualifying office buildings (over 50% residential use) to residential or mixed-use spaces can claim a 25% tax credit on eligible renovation costs, or 30% for upper-floor housing in designated Main Street districts. The credits can be transferred multiple times and carried forward up to ten years if they exceed annual tax liability. The program is capped at $50 million annually, with 50% reserved for large buildings (>750,000 sq ft) and 25% specifically for Main Street upper-floor housing projects. It directly affects developers and property owners undertaking downtown revitalization conversions.
HJR 126 proposes a constitutional amendment that would reduce property tax assessments for qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners by 50%. It applies to residential property owned by individuals aged 65+ or permanently disabled under federal/state law, with income under $50,000 (single) or $75,000 (married filing jointly) in the prior tax year. Starting January 1, 2027, such properties would be assessed at 50% of their standard value instead of full value. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 election to take effect.
HB 2499 establishes specific rights and requirements for students renting purpose-built off-campus housing designed for college attendees in Missouri. It mandates that landlords provide habitable living spaces with functioning utilities (water, electricity, heat), timely repairs, proper notice for entry/sales, and lease modifications for academic changes (like transferring schools, withdrawals, or family emergencies). The bill requires leases to clearly outline academic services (like reliable internet), essential services (laundry, security), fees, and dispute resolution processes. Landlords must also provide a free, standardized flyer explaining these lease terms to renters, created in coordination with the Department of Higher Education. This directly affects student renters and landlords of purpose-built student housing properties.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to provide a property tax exemption for disabled veterans in Missouri. It would exempt the homestead property (primary residence) of disabled veterans certified by the VA for 100% service-connected disability, as well as their surviving spouses who continue living in that home. The exemption covers real property used as a homestead but does not apply if the surviving spouse sells the home or stops using it as their primary residence. To offset lost tax revenue, counties would impose a replacement tax on certain business inventory property within the county.
