Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins

Maddy summaryHB 2292 expands mandatory abuse and neglect reporting requirements to include suspected companion animal abuse. It directly affects professionals who already report adult or child abuse, such as healthcare workers, social workers, animal control officers, and long-term care staff. The bill requires these individuals to complete 1.5 hours of training within 60 days of hire, covering how to identify animal abuse, report it, and understand its connection to adult abuse cases. This training must be provided during work hours and includes specific guidance on reporting under sections 273.410 and 273.415.

Maddy summaryHB 3527 would allow certain individuals convicted of homicide stemming from domestic violence or trafficking to become eligible for parole after serving just five years (or one-third of their sentence, whichever is shorter), instead of the current 15-year minimum. It applies specifically to people who: (1) pleaded guilty or were convicted of a homicide directly linked to their history of abuse by a spouse, partner, or trafficker; (2) have no prior violent felony convictions; (3) can prove ongoing domestic violence or trafficking through evidence like medical records or police reports; and (4) have no remaining legal claims. The parole board must consider factors like rehabilitation efforts, corroborated abuse evidence, and community support when deciding parole, while requiring written reasons for denials and allowing reapplications every two years. This bill aims to adjust parole eligibility for a narrow group of offenders whose crimes were tied to their own victimization.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow certain incarcerated individuals convicted of homicide to become eligible for parole after serving five years (instead of 15), if they meet strict criteria. Specifically, it applies to people who: (1) were victims of ongoing domestic violence or trafficking directly linked to their crime; (2) have no prior violent felony convictions; (3) have no legal recourse; and (4) can provide documented evidence (like medical records or police reports) of their victimization. The parole board must review these cases using specific guidelines, including the offender's prison record, rehabilitation efforts, and corroborated evidence of abuse, and must provide written reasons if parole is denied. The bill does not change current parole eligibility for others and is pending legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 2835 allows individuals convicted of drug-related felonies to access food assistance benefits (SNAP) if they meet specific conditions. To qualify, they must be in or completing approved substance abuse treatment, comply with court and probation requirements, avoid new drug offenses for one year, and pass voluntary sobriety tests. The bill directly affects people with past drug felony convictions who are actively working toward recovery through state-approved programs. It creates an exemption from a federal SNAP ineligibility rule for these individuals, using a state option permitted under federal law. The policy change applies only to those meeting all four criteria, not to individuals with additional drug convictions.

Maddy summaryHB 2833 requires new long-term care facilities and expansions of existing facilities to obtain a certificate of need from a state committee before opening, receiving state funding, or being licensed. The committee must verify the service is needed in the community and that the facility meets health, safety, and financial standards before approval. The bill sets application fees (at least $1,000 or 0.1% of project cost), mandates periodic reporting during construction, and prohibits funding for facilities without a certificate. Exceptions include state-operated facilities, certain research equipment purchases, and transfers of existing ownership. This law aims to manage costs and ensure new long-term care services are appropriately located and necessary.

Maddy summaryHB 2836 modifies minimum prison sentence requirements for Missouri offenders. It sets minimum terms based on prior prison commitments: 40% for one prior commitment (or until age 60, with a minimum 20% served), 50% for two prior commitments (minimum 30% served), and 80% for three or more prior commitments (minimum 30% served). Dangerous felony offenders must serve 85% of their sentence. The bill also establishes a Sentencing Advisory Commission to study sentencing disparities and alternatives, applying only to offenses committed after August 28, 2019.

Maddy summaryHB 2876 modifies Missouri's trial process for first-degree murder cases where the death penalty is sought but not waived. It requires a two-stage trial: first, the jury determines guilt only; second, if convicted, the jury decides sentencing based on specific aggravating circumstances and mitigating evidence. The bill mandates that juries must find aggravating circumstances beyond a reasonable doubt to impose the death penalty, or sentence to life without parole if they find intellectual disability, insufficient mitigating evidence, or choose not to impose death. This directly affects defendants charged with first-degree murder in Missouri and changes how capital sentencing is conducted. The law applies to offenses committed on or after August 28, 2001.

Maddy summaryHB 2916 designates September as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month" in Missouri. It encourages all Missourians to participate in events raising awareness about brain aneurysms, which affect nearly 200,000 people annually. This commemorative bill has no funding or regulatory provisions - it solely aims to increase public knowledge about the condition through community engagement during September. The bill is currently in its early legislative stages, having been introduced on January 12, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2915 allows the Department of Corrections to file a claim of actual innocence in postconviction cases challenging a conviction or sentence. It requires courts to review such claims only if clear and convincing evidence shows innocence and undermines confidence in the original verdict, considering all evidence - including new evidence not presented at trial. If proven, the court must vacate the conviction and provide written findings explaining the evidence used. This directly affects individuals serving prison sentences who can now present new evidence of innocence through this specific legal pathway.

Maddy summaryHB 2892 requires high-risk domestic abuse offenders (those with two prior convictions or a high recidivism risk assessment) to register with Missouri’s Department of Public Safety within 72 hours of conviction or release. Offenders must provide personal details like addresses, employment, and vehicle information, updating within 10 days of changes, with registration lasting five years after sentence completion. The confidential registry is accessible only to law enforcement for safety planning, not the public, and includes penalties for non-compliance (fines for first violations, misdemeanor charges for repeat offenses). The program expires after six years unless reauthorized by the legislature, with biennial reports required to assess effectiveness and recidivism rates.