Rep. Raychel Proudie

Maddy summaryHB 1840 creates Missouri's "Purple Alert System" to help locate missing persons with developmental disabilities who face immediate danger. It directly affects individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, or other non-Alzheimer's cognitive conditions who go missing. The bill requires law enforcement to immediately notify officers, contact local media, and share details with neighboring agencies when such a case is reported. It also mandates training for officers on crisis intervention and policies to enhance emergency response and public awareness about developmental disability-related elopement risks. The system must be implemented by July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1740 updates the state's point system for driving violations, affecting drivers who accumulate points on their license record. It sets specific thresholds for license suspension (e.g., 8 points in 18 months) and revocation (12 points in 12 months), while allowing drivers to avoid full suspension by installing an alcohol interlock device in their vehicle. License reinstatement requires proof of financial responsibility (like insurance) and takes 30-90 days depending on prior suspensions, with shorter timelines for first-time offenses. The bill also clarifies that points cannot be reduced during suspension periods and mandates reinstatement fees for suspended drivers.

Maddy summaryHB 3222 requires Missouri school districts and charter schools to immediately terminate an employee’s employment if they attempt to resign during an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with a student. The bill mandates that schools disclose substantiated findings of such misconduct to future employers when requested, ensuring transparency about a former employee’s history. It applies directly to school employees accused of sexual misconduct with students during active investigations and to school districts/charter schools handling employment references. The law aims to prevent employees under investigation from avoiding termination through resignation while ensuring future employers receive critical safety information.

Maddy summaryHB 3471 designates the raccoon as Missouri's official state mammal. This ceremonial bill changes Missouri's symbolic representation without altering laws or affecting any policies, people, or programs. It directly affects the state's official identity by selecting a raccoon as its representative mammal. The bill is purely procedural, with no practical policy impact beyond the symbolic designation.

Maddy summaryHB 2343 creates a task force to study and improve educational access for youth in Missouri's juvenile justice system. The task force, composed of legislative members, state officials, and a juvenile court judge, will examine current education practices, gather input from agencies and organizations, and recommend statewide policy changes by December 31, 2026. It directly affects adjudicated youth by focusing on ensuring they receive consistent, appropriate education services. The bill does not enact new laws but establishes a study process to inform future policy.

Maddy summaryHB 2348 changes the trial process for first-degree murder cases where the death penalty is not waived. It requires a two-stage trial: first, a jury or judge decides guilt (without considering punishment), and second, if convicted, they determine punishment based on specific legal standards. The bill mandates life imprisonment without parole if the jury finds the defendant intellectually disabled, lacks sufficient aggravating factors, or determines mitigating evidence outweighs aggravating factors. It also clarifies jury instructions for cases where punishment is disputed, including procedures if the jury cannot agree on a sentence. This applies only to offenses committed on or after August 28, 2001.

Maddy summaryHB 2338 would allow courts to order fathers to pay child support retroactively for the pregnancy period, starting six weeks after conception (as determined by the mother's doctor), if the mother petitions within two years of the child's birth. It applies only after paternity is established for the biological father or a putative father (alleged father) formally claims paternity. The court would set payment amounts considering the mother and child's best interests, and a putative father who pays support can seek reimbursement from the actual biological father if paternity is later confirmed to belong to someone else. This bill directly affects fathers whose paternity is legally established and mothers seeking support for prenatal care and expenses.

Maddy summaryHB 2344 protects tenants, landlords, and residents who contact law enforcement or emergency services to address abuse, crime, or emergencies. It prohibits local governments from penalizing these individuals through eviction, license revocation, fines, or other penalties for making such requests when done with a reasonable belief that intervention was necessary. The bill allows affected individuals to sue local governments for violations and seek remedies like court orders halting penalties, compensation for damages, and reinstatement of rental licenses. This directly affects people in housing situations who report safety concerns, ensuring they cannot be punished for seeking help.

Maddy summaryHB 2340 removes the legal privilege that normally protects confessions made to ministers or clergy about child abuse or neglect, requiring them to report such cases like other mandated reporters. It applies to religious leaders (including priests, rabbis, and Christian Science practitioners) who hear abuse or neglect confidences while serving in their religious role. Religious organizations must designate an agent to report if staff fail to do so, and the law clarifies that reporting does not violate confidentiality rules. The bill updates existing child protection laws to ensure all suspected abuse is reported to authorities, aligning ministers with other mandated reporters like teachers and doctors.

Maddy summaryHB 2347 exempts state legislators from paying labor costs when requesting public records under Missouri's sunshine law, while still requiring them to cover material costs for paper copies. The bill amends existing fee rules (sections 610.010-610.028) to clarify that legislators are not charged for staff time or research related to their record requests. This directly affects state lawmakers who seek public records for official duties, as they will no longer incur fees for labor associated with fulfilling those requests. The exemption applies to all fees under subsections (1) and (2) of the sunshine law provisions, except for paper copy costs. The bill does not alter the core sunshine law requirements for other requesters.