SB 1351 changes the term of office for Independence School District school board members from biennial to annual elections, with terms set at three years instead of six years. It requires school board elections to align with municipal elections annually, replacing the previous biennial schedule. This directly affects the Independence School District's seven-member school board, altering how and when members are elected and serve. The bill does not change the number of board members but adjusts election timing and term lengths based on the district's specific circumstances.
SS/SB 948 - This act provides that a parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of such parent's child free from government interference. A governmental authority shall not restrict parental rights unless such authority demonstrates that the restriction is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling interest. This provision applies to all state and local laws, resolutions, and ordinances and to the implementation of such laws, resolutions, and ordinances. (Section 1.390) The act outlines certain parental rights that are exclusively reserved to a parent without obstruction by or interference from this state, any political subdivision of the state, any governmental entity, or any other institution. Under the act, parents shall have the right to: (1) Direct the education of the child; (2) Access and review all written and electronic educational records of the child; (3) Direct the child's upbringing; (4) Direct the child's moral or religious training; (5) Consent in writing to all physical and mental health care decisions for the child; (6) Access and review all health and medical records of the child; (7) Consent in writing before a biometric scan of the child is made, shared, or stored; (8) Consent in writing before any record of the child's blood or DNA is created, stored, or shared, unless authorized pursuant to a court order; (9) Consent in writing before any governmental authority makes a video or voice recording of the child, unless, without abrogating rights secured under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, such recording is made as part of an event or circumstance described in the act; (10) Be notified promptly if a governmental authority suspects that abuse, neglect, or a criminal offense has been committed against the child, unless such notification is reasonably believed to be likely to endanger the life or physical safety of the child; (11) Opt the child out of any personal analysis, evaluation, survey, or data collection by a school district except what is necessary and essential for establishing a student's educational record for a student of the school district; (12) Excuse a child from school attendance for religious purposes; (13) Participate in parent-teacher organizations and other school organizations that are sanctioned by the board of education of a school district; (14) Receive, upon first contact with a representative of the Department of Social Services, an accurate written itemization containing all details of allegations of child abuse or neglect of the child, excluding only the name of the person who made the allegations; and (15) View a publicly available, easily accessible accounting of all financial transactions conducted with school district funds without being required to submit a formal request or otherwise make direct contact with the school district to access such information. Except for law enforcement personnel, a governmental authority shall not encourage or coerce a child to withhold information from the child's parent; nor shall a governmental authority withhold from a child's parent information that is relevant to the physical, emotional, or mental health of the child. A parent who believes his or her rights have been violated under this act may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding, regardless of whether the government is a party to the proceeding, and obtain appropriate relief against the government, including declaratory relief, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. (Section 1.391) Additionally, each school district shall maintain an easily accessible online record of all money the district receives and spends. Each public school within a school district shall prominently link to the district's financial ledger on the school's own website. (Section 162.192) The act additionally repeals provisions authorizing minors to consent to medical treatment or procedures involving venereal disease and drug or substance abuse. (Section 431.061) This act is similar to HB 2426 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
This bill's abstract states it "modifies provisions relating to compensation for services rendered in veteran benefits matters," but provides no specific details about the changes, affected parties, or mechanisms. The current context lacks substantive information about the bill's content, such as who would be affected (e.g., veterans, attorneys, agencies) or what specific compensation rules would be altered. Without further details in the abstract or summary, a meaningful policy description cannot be provided. As the bill is in early stages (prefiled, referred to committee), no concrete changes or provisions are outlined in the available information.
HB 3281 requires all educational software used in Missouri public schools to meet specific accountability standards. It directly affects schools (as "contracting entities"), software vendors, and students by banning addictive design features like infinite scroll, gamified rewards, and persistent notifications. The bill mandates that vendors must sign a statewide digital privacy agreement prohibiting data misuse (including advertising, profiling, or resale), undergo independent effectiveness verification, and comply with strict data collection limits (e.g., no biometrics, emotion tracking, or AI influencing student beliefs). Schools cannot use noncompliant software for instruction, assessments, or school activities, and all software must align with educational purposes only, excluding marketing or commercial content.
HB 3464 requires railroads to remove specific personal details - like names, addresses, phone numbers, driver's licenses, and Social Security numbers - from public reports about railroad incidents involving motor vehicles. It directly affects train crew members and engineers whose information would otherwise appear in these records. The bill mandates redaction for all public releases, while allowing unredacted copies only for the railroad employer, courts, law enforcement, or the Department of Transportation under specific conditions. Additionally, if a crew member is found not at fault in an incident, their personal information must remain confidential in all public records.
HB 3533 modifies the Missouri Gaming Commission's authority over excursion gambling boats, directly affecting boat operators, licensees, and patrons. The bill grants the Commission new powers to license operators, set standards for boat operations (including allowing gambling on boats serving alcohol), require cashless wagering systems, and establish data privacy protections for patrons. It also mandates affirmative action plans for minority employment and procurement in the gambling industry, and creates an admission fee structure distributing funds to a historic preservation fund. The bill focuses on operational regulations and licensing procedures rather than altering gambling game types or betting limits.
HB 3185, the Social Media User Rights and Deletion Act, requires large social media platforms (those with over $100 million in annual revenue) operating in the state to provide a clear, visible "Delete Account" button that allows users to permanently remove their accounts and all associated personal information. The bill mandates that this button must be immediately accessible within the platform, with a simple deletion process, and prohibits platforms from using deceptive design (like confusing menus or "dark patterns") to delay or block deletions. It also specifies that logging back into an account after requesting deletion does not cancel the request. Violations would be treated as unlawful business practices under existing consumer protection laws, with enforcement handled by the attorney general. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced in February 2026.
HB 3348 requires railroad companies to remove personal details like names, home addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers from public reports about train accidents involving motor vehicles. This directly affects train crew members and engineers whose personal information would otherwise be disclosed. Unredacted records may only be accessed by the railroad company, courts, law enforcement, or the state transportation department for official duties. If a crew member isn’t found at fault in an incident, their personal information must remain confidential in all public records. The bill aims to protect individuals from potential harassment or privacy violations following accidents.
HB 3537 creates new rules for private companies handling biometric data like fingerprints, facial scans, or voiceprints. It requires companies to get customer consent (which can be implied through actions like using a service) before collecting or using this data for commercial purposes (not security, employment, or healthcare), store it securely, and destroy it within one year or after the customer's last interaction. The law excludes healthcare data protected by federal HIPAA, financial data under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and biometric data used for employment or security purposes. Companies must follow reasonable security standards for this data but cannot be sued for violations under this law.
SB 1650 makes it a class D felony to threaten, harass, or influence a judicial officer (including judges, prosecutors, probation officers, and their families) through specific actions like threats, deception, offering benefits, stalking, or sharing personal information (such as addresses, phone numbers, or Social Security numbers). The bill explicitly prohibits online dissemination of a judicial officer's personal details, expands the definition of "judicial officer" to cover broader court staff, and defines "family" to include spouses, children, and ancestors. If the offense causes death or injury, it becomes a class B felony. This bill directly affects individuals who target judicial personnel and aims to strengthen legal protections for them.
