Rep. Lilly Fuchs

Maddy summaryHB 3286 modifies Missouri's domestic violence protection order process to require courts to prohibit respondents from possessing firearms during active orders. It mandates that courts issue written firearm prohibitions, orally inform respondents, and immediately notify the Missouri Highway Patrol to update the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This applies specifically to individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders, directly affecting respondents in such cases. The bill adds this firearm restriction as a standard provision within existing protection order mechanisms, without altering other elements like custody or child support.

Maddy summaryHB 3497, the "Death with Dignity Act," allows terminally ill adults (with a disease expected to cause death within six months) to legally request medication to end their lives. It requires two physicians to confirm the diagnosis and patient competence, mandates counseling to assess decision-making, and requires a written request witnessed by two non-relatives who aren't beneficiaries or facility staff. Patients must be fully informed about their diagnosis, prognosis, risks, and alternatives like hospice care before proceeding. The bill includes a 15-day waiting period and requires the patient to self-administer the medication, emphasizing informed, voluntary decisions without coercion.

Maddy summaryHB 3178 requires all rules and regulations governing library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment, Missouri’s free speech protections, and anti-discrimination laws. This applies directly to every public library in Missouri that receives state financial support. Existing rules must be reviewed for compliance by August 2028, and new rules must meet these standards from the start. The law ensures library policies align with constitutional free speech and civil rights requirements without altering existing funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHCR 26 is a Missouri legislative resolution that formally cancels all previous state applications requesting Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention. It directly affects Missouri's standing in the national process for proposing constitutional amendments, removing the state's past requests from the official tally. The resolution instructs Missouri's leaders to submit this cancellation to Congress and request its publication in the Congressional Record.

Maddy summaryHB 2188, the "Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act," would allow terminally ill adult residents of the state to request medication to end their lives under strict conditions. It requires a qualified patient (18+ with a medically confirmed terminal illness expected to cause death within six months) to receive certification from two physicians, undergo counseling, and provide a written request witnessed by non-conflicted individuals. Key provisions mandate that physicians must ensure patients make an informed decision after discussing their diagnosis, prognosis, risks, medication effects, and alternatives like hospice care. The bill also requires patients to demonstrate competency, avoid coercion, and notify next of kin before obtaining the prescription. This legislation has been prefaced and read for first and second time in the House as of early 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2236 establishes Missouri's "Infertility Access Program" through the Department of Health and Senior Services to improve fertility treatment access. The program provides travel assistance, lodging stipends, or telehealth subsidies for individuals in rural or medically underserved areas seeking care at certified fertility clinics. It also creates an "Infertility Access Fund" for program administration, requires health carriers to publish clear fertility coverage summaries, and mandates annual reports on treatment utilization, geographic barriers, and demographic data. The bill directly affects patients in underserved regions, certified fertility clinics, and health insurance providers offering fertility coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 2456 repeals 22 existing Missouri statutes and replaces them with 14 new sections focused on infectious disease policies. The bill specifically requires the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to cover HIV testing costs for victims of rape, sodomy, or incest - only if the perpetrator was HIV-positive and tested during incarceration. This funding is limited to two HIV tests per year for up to five years after the crime occurred, following current medical guidelines. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "HIV testing" and "serious infectious disease" to align with modern medical practices. It directly affects crime victims seeking post-assault care and the state health department managing related costs.

Maddy summaryHB 2452 creates a new criminal offense for elected officials, assistant prosecuting attorneys, and assistant attorneys general who maliciously prosecute journalists without legal justification. The law requires that the official acted with ill intent, knew the journalist committed no crime, and caused actual harm. Violating this law is classified as a class E felony, and offenders must pay civil damages - including reputational harm - to affected journalists. The bill broadly defines "journalist" to include traditional media, bloggers, podcasters, and digital content creators, while waiving government immunity to allow lawsuits against officials. This directly impacts journalists and specific government officials in Missouri who initiate unfounded criminal cases against them.

Maddy summaryHB 2454 prohibits employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies in Missouri from discriminating against individuals based on their private medical history or medical choices. It specifically bans actions like refusal to hire, termination, demotion, or adverse employment decisions tied to such medical information, affecting employees and job applicants at businesses with six or more workers. The bill includes exceptions when medical history directly impacts job performance or for religious institutions regarding reproductive health services. It defines key terms like "adverse employment action" and requires medical inquiries to be job-related and necessary for business operations. The law applies to both employment and housing contexts as stated in its title, though the detailed provisions focus primarily on employment practices.

Maddy summaryHB 2455 replaces Missouri's existing anti-discrimination laws with a new Missouri Fair Housing Act framework. It expands protections to prohibit housing discrimination based on familial status (e.g., families with children) and clarifies "disability" to include individuals successfully in rehabilitation programs. The bill creates 28 new sections defining prohibited practices in both employment and housing, including updated terms for protected characteristics like race, religion, and disability. This directly affects landlords, employers, and residents across Missouri by establishing clearer standards for fair housing and workplace practices.