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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1633: Modifies provisions relating to unlawful discriminatory practices

SB 1633 aims to modify existing laws that prohibit unlawful discriminatory practices, though the provided context does not specify the exact changes or the types of discrimination covered (e.g., race, gender, or other protected categories). The bill has not yet advanced beyond the committee referral stage, with its first reading occurring on February 5, 2026, and second reading on February 12, 2026. Without additional details on the proposed provisions or affected groups, the specific policy changes cannot be described. This summary is based solely on the generic title and abstract provided, as no further legislative text or amendments were included in the context.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly adds veteran status as a protected category under Missouri Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1218: Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

SB 1218 prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in key areas like employment, housing, and public accommodations. It directly affects LGBTQ+ individuals who might face unfair treatment in these settings. The bill would require businesses, landlords, and service providers to refrain from making decisions based on these protected characteristics. Currently, the bill has been prefilled and is awaiting its first reading in the legislature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, which includes healthcare services, protecting LGBTQ+ patients from discrimination in medical settings (patient rights).80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation/gender identity, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation/gender identity, directly protecting LGBTQ+ workers' rights in the workplace per Labor & Employment topic description.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill prohibits discrimination based on veteran status in employment, housing, and public accommodations, strengthening protections for veterans against unfair treatment.85% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1723: Modifies provisions relating to excursion gambling boats

Missouri Senate Bill 1723 modifies fees and taxes for excursion gambling boats. It increases the admission fee from $2 to $5 per person, with $1 paid to the home dock city/county, $4 split between the Missouri Department of Mental Health's developmental disabilities fund and the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund, and $1 deposited into the gaming commission fund. Licensees must pay this fee for all passengers, including free passes, and can still charge higher ticket prices. The bill also clarifies that licensees remain subject to standard state taxes but cannot be charged additional fees exclusively for their gambling boat operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases taxes and fees on gambling boats to fund public services including mental health and veterans programs, advancing budget and taxation goals.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates $4 per passenger fee to Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund, directly funding veterans' programs.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3417: Modifies provisions relating to treatment courts

HB 3417 defines and establishes specialized treatment courts (including adult, DWI, family, juvenile, mental health, and veterans courts) to address substance use or mental health disorders among defendants. It requires circuit courts to create these divisions by a specific deadline, mandating referrals to state-certified treatment programs unless none exist locally. The bill specifies that successful completion of treatment can lead to dismissed, reduced, or modified charges, with fees paid to treatment providers not classified as court costs. It directly affects defendants with substance use or mental health disorders in criminal cases, as well as courts and treatment providers operating within the system.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes treatment courts to divert defendants with substance/mental health issues from traditional sentencing to rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and aligning with reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates referrals to mental health treatment programs via specialized courts, improving access to care for defendants with mental health disorders.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes veterans courts as specialized treatment divisions for mental health/substance use, offering alternative sentencing with dismissed charges upon completion, directly supporting veterans' access to tailored services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Juvenile Justice Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3543: Authorizes counties to adopt a real property homestead tax exemption for certain disabled veterans

HB 3543 allows Missouri counties to create a property tax exemption for disabled veterans' primary homes starting in 2027. It defines "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident with a service-connected disability (100% disabled or compensating for unemployability) who owns and occupies their home. The exemption covers up to $32,500 or the federal maximum amount of property tax, and it extends to surviving spouses or minor children who continue living in the home. Counties must seek voter approval for a replacement sales tax to offset lost revenue before implementing the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax exemption for disabled veterans' primary homes, expanding financial benefits and recognizing service-connected disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3280: Establishes a special license plate for surviving spouses of disabled veterans

HB 3280 creates a special license plate for surviving spouses of disabled veterans, replacing the standard "SHOW-ME STATE" plate with "SURVIVING SPOUSE" and "OF DISABLED VETERAN" on the bottom. To qualify, applicants must prove surviving spouse status, pay a $15 fee on top of regular registration, and own a vehicle (not commercial or over 24,000 lbs gross weight). The plates must be reflective, visually clear at night, and aesthetically consistent with state standards, but cannot be transferred to others except to a co-owner if the qualifying spouse dies. This policy change directly affects eligible surviving spouses by providing a visible identifier for their status.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates visible recognition for surviving spouses of disabled veterans through special license plates, directly supporting veteran service acknowledgment as per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3291: Designates three memorial bridges in honor of three veterans

HB 3291 designates three bridges in Putnam and Sullivan Counties as memorial bridges honoring veterans: the "PVT William W Smith Memorial Bridge" (Putnam), the "PVT Charles A Paxton Memorial Bridge" (Sullivan), and the "CPL Vernon D Jobe Memorial Bridge" (Sullivan). The bill requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signage for each bridge, with all costs covered by the department. This procedural bill directly honors the veterans' service through permanent infrastructure naming and has no financial impact on local governments or the public. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates bridges honoring three veterans, directly recognizing service via permanent infrastructure with state funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HCR 51: Urges Congress to pass HR 1970, providing reimbursement to veterans homes for medications and treatments for veterans

This Missouri House resolution (HCR 51) urges Congress to pass HR 1970, a federal bill that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to fully reimburse veterans' homes or directly provide high-cost medications and treatments for severely disabled veterans. It specifically addresses current shortfalls in VA funding that leave veterans' homes unable to cover expenses for specialized care. The resolution does not create new law but expresses Missouri's support for federal action to better support veterans' long-term care facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges federal reimbursement for veterans' care costs, addressing VA funding shortfalls to ensure essential program funding, aligning with fiscal support for critical services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges federal reimbursement for veterans' high-cost medications/treatments, directly addressing VA funding gaps to ensure access to healthcare services for disabled veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges federal reimbursement for veterans' high-cost medications, directly addressing VA funding shortfalls in specialized care for severely disabled veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 5, 2026

HB 3294: Authorizes an income tax subtraction for all military income

HB 3294 would allow Missouri taxpayers to subtract military income earned while serving in a combat zone from their state taxable income. This provision applies to income included in federal adjusted gross income but not otherwise excluded, specifically covering service in areas designated by the President as combat zones. The subtraction would reduce the taxable income subject to Missouri's income tax for qualifying military personnel. The bill is currently under legislative consideration after being introduced and read for the second time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for military personnel by allowing income tax subtraction on combat zone earnings, reducing taxable income and state tax burden.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax benefit (income subtraction) for military combat zone income, reducing tax burden for veterans and recognizing service, directly advancing veterans' financial well-being.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3312: Establishes a pilot program to direct local sales taxes on purchases back to the purchaser's county of residence

HB 3312 establishes a 6-year pilot program that redirects local sales tax revenues from purchases made in one county (seller's county) to the county where the buyer lives (purchaser's county). It directly affects veterans and senior citizens in specific small counties (based on population thresholds) by using redirected funds to eliminate veterans' residential property tax bills and reduce up to 30% of senior citizens' property taxes. The program requires sellers to use a unique transaction code to identify the purchaser's county, with tax revenues collected into a separate trust fund before being distributed monthly to qualifying counties. Counties must use these funds first to replace lost revenue from veterans' tax eliminations, then for senior citizen reductions, with any remaining funds going to general county revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects sales tax revenues to eliminate veterans' property taxes and reduce seniors' taxes, providing targeted tax relief for vulnerable groups through fiscal reallocation.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces property taxes for veterans/seniors (up to 30% for seniors), directly lowering housing costs for vulnerable groups, aligning with affordable housing indicators.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill eliminates veterans' residential property tax bills using redirected sales tax funds in qualifying counties, directly providing tax relief as a veteran benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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