Maddy summaryHJR 73 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would restrict abortion access and regulate reproductive health care. It allows abortions only in cases of medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape, or incest (with a 12-week limit for rape/incest), bans abortions based on disability diagnoses (except fetal anomalies), and prohibits public funding for most abortions. The amendment also bans gender transition surgeries and puberty-blocking drugs for minors under 18, with exceptions for medical conditions, and requires specific medical safeguards for abortion providers. If approved by voters in 2026, these provisions would become part of Missouri’s constitution, directly affecting patients, medical providers, and minors seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care.
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Maddy summaryHB 1355 adds the U.S. Space Force to Missouri's list of qualifying military branches for special license plates. It directly affects Missouri residents who served or currently serve in the Space Force, allowing them to apply for plates displaying the Space Force emblem. The bill amends existing law to include "Space Force" alongside other branches like Army, Navy, and Air Force in the eligibility criteria. No new fees or processes are created - only the list of qualifying services is updated.
Maddy summaryHJR 63 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would restrict abortion access except in cases of medical emergencies, rape, or incest (with abortions for rape/incest limited to 12 weeks and requiring police reports). It prohibits public funding for abortions and bans gender transition surgeries, cross-sex hormones, or puberty-blocking drugs for minors under 18 (except for medically necessary treatments). The amendment explicitly protects access to care for miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and other medical emergencies. It also requires physicians to report abortions performed for rape/incest to law enforcement within 48 hours. The amendment would be submitted to voters in 2026 for adoption or rejection.
Maddy summaryHB 1488 allows landlords to charge tenants separately for water and sewer usage by either using individual meters per unit or applying a mathematical formula to allocate common area costs. Landlords must disclose the billing method and formula to tenants before a lease begins and cannot charge more than what they were billed by the utility (including taxes). Tenants must receive detailed usage information if meters are used, and landlords may charge reasonable administrative fees or late fees (treated as rent). The bill clarifies this billing practice does not subject landlords to utility commission regulation.
Maddy summaryThis bill defines key terms like "abortion," "unborn child," and "pro-life organization" for legal clarity. It allows pro-life groups to step into Missouri court cases involving abortion regulations or the rights of an unborn child. The first pro-life group to file for intervention represents the unborn child's interests, while others may submit additional legal briefs. This changes how abortion-related cases can be legally challenged in Missouri courts.
Maddy summaryHB 1255 limits liability for transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber or Lyft. It prevents TNCs from being held responsible for harm caused by drivers using their app while logged in, provided the company wasn’t negligent and met all state requirements for driver safety and background checks. The bill directly affects TNCs and their drivers by shifting liability away from the companies in specific situations involving vehicle operation. This change modifies how TNCs are legally treated under Missouri law regarding driver-related incidents.
Maddy summaryHJR 102 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit foreign interference in Missouri elections. It would make it unlawful for foreign governments, non-citizen individuals, or foreign entities to contribute money, gifts, or other support to influence elections, ballot measures, judicial candidates, or political parties. Violations could result in penalties for lobbyists (including revoked registration) and public officials (removal from office, disqualification from pensions, or felony charges). The amendment also restricts initiatives or referendums that would weaken election security or allow foreign ownership of farmland. This proposal aims to protect election integrity by embedding foreign interference restrictions into Missouri's constitution.
Maddy summaryHB 664 requires Missouri state agencies to obtain legislative approval before new administrative rules take effect. Specifically, agencies must submit proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which can hold hearings and suspend rules costing over $250,000 until the full General Assembly votes on them. Rules cannot become effective until the legislature approves them via a concurrent resolution, with a 30-day waiting period after committee review. This change ensures all significant agency rules undergo direct legislative scrutiny before implementation.
Maddy summaryHB 810 designates a specific 2.5-mile segment of U.S. Highway 60 in Newton County (from Kodiak Road east to Cemetery Road) as the "Lloyd Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this highway, with all costs covered by private donations. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or public services. It does not affect residents, businesses, or government operations beyond naming a highway segment.
Maddy summaryHB 799 repeals and replaces Missouri's existing motor vehicle registration rules with updated requirements. The bill mandates annual registration applications for vehicle owners, requiring details like vehicle identification numbers, horsepower, and odometer readings for model year 2012 or newer vehicles with under 150,000 miles. For these qualifying vehicles, the state must retain odometer data for ten years and provide public access to it alongside the vehicle's VIN. Additionally, owners of reconstructed, salvage, or specially constructed vehicles must submit extra documentation - including pictures, bills of sale, and component invoices - when applying for new titles. This directly affects most Missouri vehicle owners, particularly for passenger and commercial vehicles meeting the age/mileage criteria.