HB 2658 creates a state "no-call database" allowing Missouri residential phone subscribers to opt out of unsolicited telemarketing calls at no cost. It requires telemarketers to check both the FCC's reassigned number database and the state database before calling, and prohibits "call spoofing" (faking caller ID to defraud or harass). The law also mandates that telemarketers clearly identify themselves at the start of calls and blocks efforts to circumvent caller ID services. This directly affects residential subscribers (who can join the database) and telemarketers (who must comply with the rules and database checks).
HB 2011 is a funding bill that allocates $420,419 to the Department of Social Services' (DSS) Office of the Director for administrative costs and $2.1 million for grant management during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It specifically funds a new Medicaid application platform ($1.4 million) and health data system modernization ($1.5 million) to improve efficiency in processing assistance applications and support data sharing across state health agencies. These allocations come from Missouri’s General Revenue Fund and DSS-specific accounts, directly supporting DSS operations affecting Medicaid recipients and child welfare services. The bill does not create new policies but authorizes existing funding mechanisms for operational technology upgrades.
HB 2886 updates Missouri's broadband grant program to fund projects expanding high-speed internet access in unserved and underserved areas. It defines "unserved" areas as lacking 500 Mbps download/upload speeds and "underserved" areas as lacking 750 Mbps speeds, requiring new projects to prioritize 500 Mbps or higher speeds (matching FCC standards). Grants must be used exclusively for broadband infrastructure, with strict repayment rules if funds are misused. The program expires in 2030 unless renewed by the legislature.
HB 3052 creates a state no-call list database managed by Missouri's Attorney General, allowing residents and businesses to register to stop unwanted telemarketing calls. It requires the Attorney General to establish rules for free registration (no cost to subscribers), maintain the database, and provide access for businesses to check numbers before calling. Businesses must verify numbers against the list before making solicitation calls, and the state will coordinate with the federal do-not-call registry. The law specifies how subscribers can join or remove their numbers and how businesses access the database, with no cost to subscribers but potential fees for business access.
HB 2921 requires commercial websites and social media platforms to verify users are 18+ before accessing content where over one-third is "sexual material harmful to minors" (defined as content exploiting minors' sexual interests without serious artistic or educational value). It mandates reasonable age verification methods like government ID or digital ID, but prohibits retaining user identifying information. The law exempts bona fide news organizations and internet service providers from liability for third-party content. Violations could trigger daily penalties up to $10,000 per day, enforced by the attorney general.
HB 2909 requires public schools to include specific human sexuality and development instruction for students, directly affecting K-12 students in the state. The bill mandates medically accurate lessons covering abstinence, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception effectiveness, emotional consequences of teen sex, conflict management, and online safety. Crucially, it requires schools to show two specific videos during instruction: a fetal development ultrasound and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video depicting human gestation. Parents must be notified of the curriculum content and can opt their child out of any portion of the instruction. The bill also prohibits school personnel from providing abortion-related materials or services.
HB 2862 prohibits creating AI-generated videos or audio that falsely impersonate a person to deceive others, excluding artistic expression like satire. It allows any resident of the state to seek a court order within two years if their likeness is used without consent in deceptive digital content, with expedited relief (within 2 days) available for severe harms like sexual content or reputational damage. The law protects platforms from liability for user content and requires proof that the impersonation was deceptive and not consensual. It does not apply to artistic works, public figures in most cases, or content that’s clearly labeled as fake.
HB 3015 requires commercial websites and social media platforms (like apps or online services) to verify users are 18+ before accessing content classified as "sexual material harmful to minors" - defined as material appealing to minors' prurient interest, depicting sexual acts, or lacking value for minors. It mandates reasonable age verification (using ID or transactional data) but prohibits retaining user identity data. The law exempts news organizations, public interest broadcasts, and internet service providers from liability for content they don’t create. Violators face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, plus potential fines for failing to verify or retaining identifying information.
HB 2970 would require telemarketers to stop calling Missouri residents who have registered on the state's official no-call list. It directly affects telemarketing companies and sales calls targeting residential customers. The bill includes key exceptions for calls with prior permission, recent business contacts, charitable fundraising by 501(c)(3) organizations, and licensed professionals (like contractors) setting appointments. This proposed law is currently pending in the Missouri legislature after its introduction on January 14, 2026.
HB 3023 creates Missouri's "Private Security Camera Incentive Program" to provide rebates or vouchers for security camera purchases to low-income seniors, disabled residents, or those meeting income thresholds (≤150% federal poverty level or ≤60% state median income) living in designated high-crime "priority areas." The program, funded by a state treasury account, reimburses up to the full cost of qualifying outdoor cameras installed after August 2026, with strict rules prohibiting recording of others' private property. Applications require written agreements, and funds will be distributed by local law enforcement starting January 2028. The program expires six years after enactment unless reauthorized.
