Rep. Emily Weber

Maddy summaryHB 3426 modifies Missouri's domestic violence protection laws, primarily affecting victims seeking orders and respondents accused of abuse. It establishes new temporary orders prohibiting contact, access to shared housing, and communication, while banning mutual protection orders unless both parties properly filed petitions. Key provisions include courts granting custody, visitation, housing payments, pet custody, and wireless phone number transfers to victims, with specific rules for safety and property. These changes apply to cases under sections 455.010-455.085 of Missouri law.

Maddy summaryHB 3419 establishes a new minimum wage schedule that adjusts annually based on cost-of-living changes, starting at $6.50 per hour in 2007 and rising to $13.75 by January 1, 2025, then to $15.00 by 2026. It requires private employers to provide earned paid sick leave and bereavement leave, with specific eligibility rules for family members. Public employers (like government agencies) are exempt from the wage provisions after 2025 but must still follow other minimum wage rules. The bill directly affects most private-sector workers in the state, excluding certain categories like seasonal camp staff, small businesses under $500,000 annual revenue, and some government employees.

Maddy summaryHB 2853 requires realtors and landlords to provide new residents in Missouri with a voter registration packet at the time of lease signing or home purchase. The packet must include a voter registration form, instructions for completing it, and a clear explanation that already-registered voters must file a change of address for their county. This applies directly to property professionals (realtors and landlords) who serve new residents, mandating them to distribute this information as part of standard transaction procedures. The bill does not create new voter registration processes but standardizes the delivery of existing registration materials to new occupants.

Maddy summaryHB 2871 requires manufacturers to provide independent repair shops and product owners with equal access to diagnostic tools, repair information, and service parts at fair prices, similar to what they offer their own authorized repair providers. It directly affects independent repair businesses (not affiliated with manufacturers) and consumers who own products like electronics or appliances (excluding motor vehicles). Key provisions mandate that manufacturers share firmware updates, safety/security patches, and diagnostic software in standardized formats, while protecting trade secrets and not requiring parts no longer available to the manufacturer. The bill aims to make repairs more accessible and affordable by breaking down information barriers imposed by manufacturers.

Maddy summaryHB 2963 designates January as "Blood Donor Awareness Month" in the state, encouraging public activities to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. The bill states that blood and blood products are critical public health assets requiring constant availability, urging residents to observe the month through community efforts. This is a ceremonial designation with no new funding or regulations, aimed at promoting voluntary blood donation.

Maddy summaryHB 2492 creates a voluntary self-exclusion program for firearm purchases in Missouri. Individuals can file a waiver with the Missouri Department of Public Safety to temporarily or permanently exclude themselves from purchasing firearms, which is entered into background check systems. The program requires designated contact persons to be notified if the individual attempts a purchase while under waiver, and waivers remain active for 30 days after revocation. This directly affects individuals who choose to use this self-exclusion option, with no impact on law enforcement or dealers.

Maddy summaryHB 2483, titled "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act," proposes definitions for key terms related to abortion (such as "abortion," "medical emergency," and "gestational age") and states that "the state shall protect a person's right to terminate a pregnancy" under certain conditions. It defines abortion broadly as "the intentional termination of the pregnancy" and specifies that a "medical emergency" justifies abortion to prevent death or serious harm. The bill claims no criminal prosecution can occur for actions permitted under it, though it remains in early prefiled stages (prefiled December 2025, read first time January 2026). This bill does not yet create enforceable policy but outlines proposed definitions and protections for abortion access.

Maddy summaryHB 2489 requires state-funded organizations providing pregnancy-related services (like family planning, abortion care, prenatal care, or adoption counseling) to share medically accurate and unbiased information about all reproductive health options - including birth control, pregnancy, adoption, and postpartum care. To qualify for state funding, these organizations must provide information verified by medical research, recognized by major health bodies (such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or CDC), or aligned with national medical guidelines. The bill defines "medically accurate" through three specific criteria to ensure information is evidence-based and objective. This applies directly to clinics and providers seeking state financial support for pregnancy-related services. The bill is currently pending in committee (prefiled December 2025, read twice January 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 2493 requires Missouri firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms to local law enforcement within 72 hours of discovery. The law mandates reporting the firearm's make, model, and serial number, which must be entered into Missouri's state law enforcement database. Failure to report results in tiered fines: $100 for a first violation, $400 for a second, and up to $500 for third or subsequent violations (classified as misdemeanors). This bill directly affects all Missouri firearm owners who experience loss or theft of their weapons.

Maddy summaryHB 2487 modifies Missouri's higher education residency rules to automatically treat as Missouri residents students who graduated from a Missouri high school (public, private, or homeschool), unless they establish residence elsewhere. Non-citizen students must provide a written statement agreeing to pursue legal status when eligible. Missouri colleges receiving state funds cannot deny admission based solely on immigration status if these conditions are met, and all applicant information collected under this section must remain confidential. The bill also requires colleges to verify students' legal status for financial aid but does not change tuition rates.