Labor & Employment

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1611: Establishes the "Missouri Urban and Local Food Systems Apprenticeship Act"

SB 1611, titled the "Missouri Urban and Local Food Systems Apprenticeship Act," proposes to establish a state-supported apprenticeship program for careers in urban and local food systems, such as farming, food processing, and community-based food distribution. The bill, introduced on January 29, 2026, has not yet advanced beyond its first reading, so specific provisions, funding mechanisms, or eligibility criteria for participants are not detailed in the available information. This legislation would directly affect Missouri residents seeking training in food industry careers, though its exact scope and implementation remain undefined at this early stage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes state-supported apprenticeships in food systems, providing workforce development and career pathways - directly advancing employment standards and worker skill-building.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2982: Establishes provisions relating to summer camps

HB 2982 establishes new safety standards for non-religious summer camps operating in the state for children aged five and older (May-September). It requires camps to implement written emergency plans covering medical, aquatic, and other crises; ensure 50% of counselors and directors are trained in CPR/AED; conduct annual inspections of aquatic equipment; maintain public licensing records; and conduct comprehensive criminal background checks for all counselors. The bill directly affects summer camp operators, staff, and parents (who must receive licensure disclosures), replacing prior informal practices with mandatory compliance. Violations after May 1, 2028, face escalating fines, while pre-2028 offenses receive written warnings.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates CPR/AED training for 50% of counselors and requires safety protocols, directly improving workplace safety standards for camp staff.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Professional Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2821: Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts

HB 2821 would prevent employers from including noncompete clauses in contracts with physicians that restrict where or when they can practice medicine after leaving a job. It directly affects physicians and healthcare employers who currently use such clauses in employment agreements. The key provision makes any geographic or time-based restriction on post-employment practice void and unenforceable, while leaving other contract terms valid. The bill is pending in the legislature after introduction in January 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits noncompete clauses limiting physician practice locations, improving patient access to care by increasing provider mobility.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits noncompete clauses restricting physician employment mobility, directly protecting workers' rights and employment standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2674: Creates provisions relating to mental health leave for employees

HB 2674 requires private Missouri employers to allow employees unpaid leave for at least one mental health appointment per week. It defines "mental health appointment" as visits under four hours with a provider for mental disorders, excluding public employers. Employees must provide 48 hours' notice (or certification after unscheduled absences), and employers may request sworn statements plus provider documentation - keeping all records confidential. The bill clarifies this leave cannot exceed federal FMLA limits and does not override existing policies offering more generous mental health benefits. Employers must annually inform employees of these rights.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates unpaid mental health leave for employees, expanding access to mental health services by requiring employer accommodations for appointments under defined parameters.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires private employers to provide unpaid mental health leave, expanding employee benefits and protecting workers' rights under labor standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Paid Leave Professional Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2943: Establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to allow members of the Missouri National Guard to receive living donor medical orders

HB 2943 establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to provide Missouri National Guard members (in Troop Program Unit or Individual Ready Reserve status) who choose to be living organ donors with paid leave during their donation process. The program guarantees up to 45 days of paid leave (extendable medically) for the full donation period, exempts members from using accrued leave, and covers housing and per diem based on rank. Benefits are funded through a new dedicated "MO GIVES Fund" in the state treasury, which can accept donations and won't revert unspent funds to general revenue. This directly affects National Guard members who lack employer donor leave or choose not to use it, ensuring they can donate without financial penalty.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides paid leave, housing, and dedicated funding for organ donation access, removing barriers to healthcare services for National Guard members.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave and benefits for National Guard organ donors, expanding employment protections for a specific worker group.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2664: Establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to allow members of the Missouri National Guard to receive living donor medical orders

HB 2664 establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to provide Missouri National Guard members who donate organs with guaranteed paid leave during their donation process. The program covers up to 45 days of paid status (extendable if medically necessary), exempts members from using personal leave, and provides per diem and housing allowances based on rank and location. To qualify, members must be in Troop Program Unit or Individual Ready Reserve status, in good standing, and either lack employer donor leave or choose not to use it. Benefits are funded through a dedicated "MO GIVES Fund" created in the state treasury, which can accept private or federal contributions and retains unspent funds at biennium end.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds a state program (MO GIVES) providing paid leave and allowances for National Guard organ donors, increasing government spending on military personnel benefits.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides paid leave and allowances for organ donors, enhancing healthcare access and reducing barriers to donation within military healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides guaranteed paid leave (up to 45 days) for organ donation, expanding workplace benefits for National Guard members, directly advancing worker benefit protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2681: Modifies provisions relating to supplemental workers' compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters

HB 2681 allows volunteer fire departments, counties, municipalities, or groups of employers to purchase supplemental workers' compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters injured while on duty. This supplemental coverage provides additional payments beyond standard workers' compensation benefits, including temporary disability payments. Entities already self-insuring their workers' compensation (like volunteer fire departments) may optionally fund this coverage through their existing self-insurance plans or use general tax revenues not designated for other purposes. The bill modifies existing rules to clarify how this optional supplemental coverage can be arranged and paid for.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds supplemental compensation for volunteer firefighters injured on duty, expanding workers' comp benefits beyond standard coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3132: Establishes safeguards concerning discriminatory practices against persons who have been convicted of certain offenses

HB 3132 creates a court-issued "certificate of exemplary conduct" for eligible individuals with certain past convictions (excluding sex offenses requiring registry). This certificate prevents employers, housing providers, and licensing boards from considering their conviction history when making decisions about jobs, housing, or professional licenses. The court must grant the certificate if an applicant demonstrates consistent good moral character and that granting it serves the public interest, with annual reports required on how often the certificate is used. The bill directly affects people with non-sex-offense convictions who meet these standards, removing barriers to employment and licensing without changing existing criminal penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents discrimination against formerly incarcerated individuals in employment/housing, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through civil rights protections95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination by barring providers from considering certain criminal records, directly protecting tenant access to housing.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employment discrimination based on certain convictions, advancing workers' rights to job opportunities by removing barriers for eligible individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Courts

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2888: Establishes provisions relating to actions brought for medical monitoring

HB 2888 limits claims for future medical monitoring in civil lawsuits. It states that merely having a toxic substance in the body (without a diagnosable disease) doesn't qualify for compensation. To recover future monitoring costs, plaintiffs must prove: (1) the monitoring is directly tied to a current, diagnosed illness; (2) it goes beyond standard care; and (3) the illness was caused by the defendant's negligence. This bill directly affects individuals filing lawsuits related to exposure to harmful substances, such as environmental or workplace toxins.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareLimits medical monitoring compensation without diagnosed illness, restricting patient access to recovery for potential health issues related to toxic exposure.92% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts medical monitoring claims for workplace toxin exposure by requiring diagnosed illness, weakening worker compensation rights and legal recourse for exposure-related health concerns.85% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2983: Modifies provisions relating to the payment of workers' compensation upon the death of an employee to allow payments to be made to family members when there are no dependents

HB 2983 changes workers' compensation rules so that if an employee dies and has no dependents, payments can go directly to certain family members instead of being held by the estate. It specifically allows payments to adult children (even if too old to be dependents), parents, grandparents, siblings, or other close relatives defined in the bill. The bill explicitly rejects a 2007 Missouri court case (Schoemehl v. Treasurer) that had previously limited these payments to dependents only. This affects families of deceased workers who currently might not receive compensation due to lack of qualifying dependents.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation benefits to non-dependent family members, rejecting prior restrictions, thereby strengthening worker benefit protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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