Rep. Keri Ingle

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 3508 creates a new full-time dementia services coordinator position within Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services. The role directly supports Missourians living with dementia and their caregivers by coordinating existing state services and resources. Key responsibilities include evaluating service coordination, preventing duplication, identifying grant opportunities, supporting dementia-specific staff training, and collecting data on dementia impacts. The coordinator will work across agencies to streamline services and improve care quality in residential, home-based, and community settings.

Maddy summaryHB 3506 modifies workforce rules for public works projects over $150,000. It requires contractors to pay on-the-job training workers 50% of a journeyman's wage rate and limits entry-level workers plus apprentices to a 1:1 ratio with journeyman workers per job title. The bill also mandates that all qualifying projects include at least one federally registered apprentice performing work under the contract. These changes directly affect contractors bidding on public construction projects and aim to increase apprenticeship opportunities while standardizing wage structures.

Maddy summaryHB 3507 requires all construction workers performing on-site labor for state government projects to be direct employees of the contracting company (W-2 employees), not independent contractors. This directly affects state contractors and construction firms bidding on government projects, mandating they hire workers as employees rather than using independent contractors for roles like laborers, mechanics, or operators. The bill prohibits contractors from using independent contractors for any on-site construction work covered by state contracts. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and is currently in early committee stages.

Maddy summaryHB 3505 modifies how the state board of mediation is structured and appointed. It requires the governor to appoint five members: two representing employers or employer associations, two representing employees or labor unions, and one neutral member who serves as chair. The bill specifies initial appointment terms (one, two, and three years) and mandates annual chair elections starting in 2027, with vacancies filled by appointments matching the predecessor's qualifications. This directly affects labor, employer groups, and the state's mediation process by changing board composition and leadership selection. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and remains pending.

Maddy summaryHB 2485 establishes a state-run program to regulate livestock grazing used for clearing vegetation on land. It directly affects livestock contractors who want to use grazing for vegetation management, requiring them to obtain a permit and follow specific rules. Key provisions include limiting grazing to once yearly and 30 consecutive days per plot, mandating insurance/bonds, setting livestock care standards, and requiring neighbor notifications. The bill also creates a dedicated fund for program costs, collecting fees from contractors and investing earnings to cover administration. This program standardizes how grazing operations are conducted while ensuring environmental and community considerations are addressed.

Maddy summaryHB 2409 creates three new Missouri tax credit programs to support child care access. It allows taxpayers (individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations) to claim a 75% tax credit on verified contributions to licensed child care providers or approved nonprofit intermediaries, with credits ranging from $100 to $200,000 annually. To qualify, contributions must be made to providers or intermediaries that first secure approval from Missouri's Department of Economic Development. The tax credits apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and are designed to incentivize financial support for child care services, particularly in underserved areas defined as "child care deserts."

Maddy summaryThis bill requires regular inspections of fire safety dampers (devices that prevent fire/smoke spread through HVAC systems) in most non-residential Missouri buildings, excluding small homes. It mandates an initial inspection within 12 months of installation and subsequent checks every four years, following NFPA standards with physical visual inspections required (not remote methods). Inspectors must hold specific ICB certifications or equivalent, and building owners must maintain compliance records, issue deficiency reports for failures, and post public verification notices. These requirements apply to commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, and other multi-use structures governed by Missouri political subdivisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2365 requires licensed child care facilities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors, train staff to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions, and adopt written allergy management policies by July 2028. Facilities must store devices accessibly, provide staff training on use, and notify emergency services when devices are administered. The bill provides liability protection for staff acting in good faith during emergencies and explicitly excludes public schools from coverage. It directly affects child care facilities by standardizing emergency response protocols for life-threatening allergies.

Maddy summaryHB 1664 extends the time window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits in Missouri. It allows claims to be filed within 20 years after turning 21 or within 3 years of discovering the abuse caused their injury, whichever is later. The bill also voids any nondisclosure agreements in these cases, making them unenforceable in court. This applies to actions arising on or after January 1, 2026, directly affecting survivors seeking legal recourse for abuse occurring before age 18.