HB 2126 updates how school districts evaluate and manage contracts for building-level administrators (like principals and assistant principals). It requires districts to conduct ongoing, research-based performance evaluations using clear standards, maintain written evaluations in personnel files, and provide written renewal notices by March 1st (with automatic one-year renewal if missed). The bill also protects administrators with five+ years of service by requiring "cause" (such as poor performance or policy violations) for non-renewal, mandating written reasons for non-renewal within 10 days, and allowing a school board hearing with due process rights. These changes directly affect school administrators and districts in their evaluation and contract management procedures.
This constitutional amendment would expand Missouri's MO HealthNet Medicaid program to cover adults aged 19-64 with incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, directly affecting low-income working adults who previously may not have qualified. It requires the state to submit necessary federal plan amendments by March 2021 and mandates that eligibility rules for this group cannot be more restrictive than for other Medicaid recipients, though it explicitly allows future implementation of work or community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 election to take effect. It does not change current coverage but establishes new eligibility parameters and options for the state.
HB 1993 extends federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protections to Missouri National Guard members and Missouri employees who are National Guard members of other states when called to active state duty for more than 30 consecutive days. This means these individuals gain the same legal protections as federal service members for issues like rent, mortgage adjustments, and credit relief. The law requires employers to maintain job protections and allows affected members to sue if rights are violated, with the attorney general also empowered to enforce compliance. It replaces an outdated Missouri law that previously did not cover state National Guard duty under SCRA.
HB 1903 corrects a misleading title by replacing tobacco-focused smoking laws with new regulations specifically governing **marijuana use**. The bill bans marijuana use in public elementary/secondary schools (including school buses), child care facilities (while children are present), and indoor areas of "public places" like restaurants and retail stores. It also prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who use marijuana off-premises (outside work hours) unless it directly interferes with job performance. Key exceptions include private residences, large venues (over 15,000 seats), and businesses that prominently display "no smoking" signs. This replaces prior tobacco regulations with marijuana-specific rules, effective upon enactment.
SB 1271 creates and modifies rules for providing lactation accommodations in public and charter schools. It directly affects school staff who are nursing parents, ensuring they have access to appropriate facilities and time during the school day. The bill establishes specific requirements for schools to provide private, non-bathroom spaces and flexible scheduling for nursing needs. However, the provided context does not include specific details about the exact accommodations, timeline, or enforcement mechanisms. As a new bill (prefiled January 2026), no concrete policy changes have been enacted yet.
SB 1134 requires all Missouri health care facilities - including hospitals - to display a prominent sign warning that assaulting healthcare workers during their duties is a serious crime. The sign must state: "WARNING: ASSAULTING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES, INCLUDING STRIKING A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WITH ANY BODILY FLUID, IS A SERIOUS CRIME THAT MAY BE PUNISHABLE AS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR." This applies to every facility defined under Missouri law as a "health care facility." The bill mandates this signage as a visible public notice, with no changes to criminal penalties.
HB 1678 requires hotels, motels, vacation rentals (including those listed on platforms like Airbnb), and similar lodging establishments with five or more guest rooms to provide human trafficking awareness training to all employees. The training must cover identifying trafficking signs, distinguishing labor/sex trafficking in hospitality settings, reporting procedures to the national hotline or local law enforcement, and contact information for support. Operators must provide initial training within 180 days of hire or listing, conduct annual refresher training by December 31st, and maintain training records for one year after employment ends. This bill directly affects all lodging businesses and short-term rental operators in the state, aiming to equip staff to recognize and report potential trafficking incidents. The bill is currently pending (prefiled and read first/second time in 2026).
SB 1241 would allow workers who earn tips (such as servers or bartenders) to deduct their total tipped income from their taxable income when filing state income taxes. This means their taxable income would be reduced by the amount they earn in tips, lowering the overall tax they owe. The bill directly affects service industry workers who rely on tips as a significant part of their earnings. It creates a specific tax deduction mechanism for tipped income, rather than changing the tax rate or adding new taxes.
HB 3072 modifies workers' compensation benefits for injured workers by updating weekly payment formulas based on injury dates. It sets specific percentage rates (66.67% of average weekly earnings) with caps ranging from 70% to 105% of the state's average weekly wage, depending on when the injury occurred. The bill also establishes a $40 weekly minimum, clarifies that death benefits for permanent total disability do not pass to dependents, and creates special provisions for toxic exposure cases - requiring employers to pay up to 200 weeks of benefits for non-mesothelioma diseases and 312 weeks for mesothelioma (with employer election options until 2038). These changes directly affect workers injured on the job and their dependents in cases of permanent disability or death.
HB 2955 creates a Missouri tax credit for businesses and organizations providing services to homeless individuals. Eligible taxpayers (such as job training agencies, employment providers, or housing organizations) can claim up to $10,000 annually in income tax credits for services like job training, employment (28+ hours/week at minimum wage), or housing support specifically for homeless persons. Certification by the Department of Economic Development is required, with annual renewal, and credits are non-refundable but carry forward for up to three years. The total annual credit amount is capped at $1 million. This bill directly affects service providers who meet the certification criteria, not homeless individuals themselves.
