Rep. Ken Jamison

Maddy summaryHB 1372 requires all long-term care facilities licensed under the state chapter to maintain liability insurance covering resident and guest injuries from facility negligence. The policy must provide at least $1 million per incident and $3 million total coverage annually for death or personal injury claims. This directly affects nursing homes, assisted living centers, and similar facilities by mandating minimum insurance standards. The bill does not specify enforcement details or penalties for non-compliance. It is currently pending in the Emerging Issues committee after initial introduction.

Maddy summaryHB 1371 requires all licensed peace officers in Missouri to be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law as a condition of maintaining their license. This directly affects current and future peace officers seeking or renewing their state-issued licenses. The bill amends licensing standards to add this federal work authorization requirement as a mandatory condition alongside existing rules for education, background checks, and continuing training. It does not change background check procedures but explicitly adds federal work authorization as a new licensing requirement.

Maddy summaryHB 1501 creates the "First Responder Tuition Assistance Act," providing free tuition at public colleges and universities for eligible first responders and their families. It waives 100% of resident tuition (after federal/state aid) for up to 36 months for first responders who hold required licenses (e.g., EMT, firefighter, police) or verification of employment, and for their spouses or descendants who haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree. To qualify, applicants must meet admission requirements, submit proof of first responder status, and provide employer verification. The program covers associate, bachelor’s, and graduate degrees, with unused months transferable to family members.

Maddy summaryHCR 4 designates the last full week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in Missouri. This symbolic resolution aims to raise public understanding of infertility, reduce stigma, and highlight the emotional, financial, and medical challenges faced by individuals and couples affected by infertility - impacting millions of Missourians. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change healthcare access; instead, it formally recognizes the week to support awareness efforts led by local and national organizations. The resolution was introduced by Representative Murray and sent to the governor for approval.

Maddy summaryHJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions in Missouri, primarily affecting disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The amendment would exempt the primary home (homestead) of disabled veterans - defined as those certified by the VA for 100% service-connected disability - and their surviving spouses (if they continue living in the home) from property taxes. It also maintains existing exemptions for business inventories (e.g., manufacturers' raw materials and retailers' stock) and properties used by religious, charitable, or educational organizations. The amendment requires voter approval in Missouri’s 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHB 399 regulates paid assistance with veterans' benefits claims in Missouri. It prohibits anyone from receiving compensation for advising or helping veterans with benefits matters (like VA claims or Missouri Veterans Commission applications) unless they follow strict rules. Key requirements include: requiring a written fee agreement before services begin, banning guarantees of specific benefits, mandating clear disclosures that free help is available through the Missouri Veterans Commission, and prohibiting access to sensitive personal information. Violations are punishable as class A misdemeanors. The bill directly affects paid advocates, companies, or individuals offering such services to veterans.