SB 969 - This act modifies provisions relating to public safety. SEXUAL OFFENDERS WITHIN SCHOOL PROPERTIES (Section 566.149) This act provides that any person required to register as a tier III sexual offender who is a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a student shall not be present in any school building, any real property that comprises a school, or any place where a school-related activity is taking place. This provision is identical to a provision in SB 134 (2025). RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIMES (Section 595.209) This act provides that victims of certain crimes under the age of 19 years old shall have the right to appear by video during any deposition or hearing in lieu of appearing in person. This provision is identical to a provision in SB 134 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
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SB 1048 - This act creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans. The act defines an "institution" as including any state college or university or public community college that receives appropriations from the General Assembly for operating expenses and satisfies certain other conditions established in current law. A dependent of a veteran shall be eligible to receive a waiver of tuition and fees at an institution, up to a maximum that shall not exceed the amount of tuition charged a Missouri resident at the University of Missouri-Columbia for attendance, if the dependent has a parent, stepparent, or spouse who is or was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died on active duty, died of a service-connected disability, died after discharge from the military as a result of injury or illness, is rated as permanently and totally disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or is classified as missing in action or a prisoner of war. For a dependent who is the child or stepchild of such a veteran, the act specifies that the dependent shall be under 26 years old unless the dependent serves on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, in which case the eligibility period shall be extended a maximum of five years, up to the dependent's 31st birthday. The Missouri Veterans Commission shall work with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to implement the provisions of the act. The Missouri Veterans Commission shall ensure that the application process is accessible, transparent, and efficiently administered. The Executive Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission shall establish application procedures, determine applicants' eligibility, certify approved applicants, establish procedures for fraud prevention, and oversee program compliance and reporting, as provided in the act. The Executive Director shall work with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to facilitate communication with institutions, ensure proper implementation of the waivers, and maintain program efficiency. The Coordinating Board for Higher Education shall ensure consistent implementation of the act across all institutions, develop guidelines for institutions to process tuition waivers, and coordinate with the Missouri Veterans Commission to ensure seamless communication and prevent administrative delays for eligible applicants. A tuition waiver shall be valid for one degree, diploma, or certificate from a community college and one baccalaureate degree from a state college or university. Receipt of a degree, diploma, or certificate from a community college shall precede receipt of a baccalaureate degree. A recipient of a tuition waiver shall be ineligible for the Wartime Veteran's Survivors Grant Program, the Survivors of Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Program, and any other state-funded veteran-dependent tuition grant, waiver, or scholarship. A student who has previously received any such grant, waiver, or scholarship shall not be eligible to receive a tuition waiver, and a student shall not concurrently receive a tuition waiver and any other such grant, waiver, or scholarship. A recipient of a tuition waiver may transfer from one institution to another without losing entitlement to the tuition waiver. If a recipient is granted financial assistance under any other student aid program, whether public or private, the full amount of such financial assistance shall be reported to the Missouri Veterans Commission and the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. This act is identical to HB 2074 (2026) substantially similar to SB 716 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNON
Maddy summarySB 1565 modifies how fault is determined in lawsuits where consumers claim products caused injury or damage. The bill's abstract states it changes fault determination rules but does not specify the exact changes or who would be directly affected (e.g., manufacturers, consumers, courts). As the bill is only at its first reading (January 15, 2026) and referred to committee, no concrete policy details or key mechanisms are available in the provided context. Without further text or committee reports, the specific provisions cannot be described. This summary reflects the limited information currently available about the bill's content.
Maddy summarySB 1178 requires Missouri hospitals participating in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to submit annual financial reports by April 1st. These reports detail drug acquisition costs, payments received, savings from the program, and how savings are used for charity care or community benefits. Hospitals must also report patient demographics and financial assistance policies, with data categorized by payer type (e.g., Medicaid, uninsured). The state health department will publish aggregated reports by November 15th and impose $1,000 daily penalties for late submissions. This bill increases transparency around how 340B program savings support low-income patient care in Missouri.
Maddy summarySB 1117, nicknamed "The Taylor Swift Act," creates civil liability for sharing intimate digital images (like deepfakes) without consent. It defines "intimate digital depictions" as images showing genitals, sexual acts, or bodily fluids, and requires explicit written consent for disclosure - separate from consent for creating the image. Victims can sue for damages up to $150,000, emotional distress costs, or profits gained by the violator, while protecting platforms from liability if they help restrict access. The law directly affects individuals whose intimate images are shared without consent, and excludes cases involving law enforcement, public interest, or efforts to assist the victim.
Maddy summarySB 1232 requires Missouri state departments to ensure new information technology purchases and major projects (defined as those exceeding $5 million, spanning multiple departments, or taking over a year to implement) can operate on cloud computing services. Exceptions are permitted only if a department determines that integration with older systems, security risks, or cost concerns prevent cloud compatibility. The bill uses the 2015 federal NIST definition of cloud computing for clarity. It directly affects all state departments making IT investments, mandating cloud capability as the default unless specific exceptions apply.
Maddy summarySJR 81 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would change Missouri's sentencing for first-degree sexual trafficking of a child. If approved by voters, it would mandate life imprisonment without parole for this offense, defining "imprisonment for life" as confinement for the offender's natural lifetime. The amendment directly affects individuals convicted of this specific crime by removing any possibility of probation or parole. This measure requires voter approval at the 2026 general election to become part of Missouri's Constitution.
Maddy summarySJR 80 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Missouri's legislature to create an income tax credit for donations to organizations supporting pregnant individuals, new mothers, and families - including nonprofit pregnancy resource centers. The bill explicitly prohibits tax credits for contributions to entities that perform, induce, or refer for abortions, or that advertise such services. This amendment would directly affect taxpayers who donate to qualifying pregnancy support organizations, as it would enable them to claim a state tax credit. The measure requires voter approval in 2026 and does not create new tax credits itself, only authorizing the legislature to do so through future laws.
Maddy summarySB 1230 creates a full-time dementia services coordinator position within Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to directly support Missourians living with dementia and their caregivers. The coordinator will evaluate current dementia services, prevent duplication by coordinating resources across state agencies and community organizations, and use dementia-related data to improve public health outcomes and service delivery. Key duties include supporting dementia-specific staff training for agencies like law enforcement and health services, identifying grant opportunities to expand care, and streamlining state government services for residential, home-based, and community settings. The bill focuses on enhancing coordination and efficiency in dementia care without specifying new funding or eligibility changes.
Maddy summarySB 1231 modifies Missouri's income tax code by adding specific federal tax adjustments to Missouri taxable income. It requires taxpayers to add back certain items excluded from federal taxable income, such as federal tax refunds related to pandemic relief, interest on some government bonds, and specific business deductions (including research-related deductions under federal Section 174 for tax years 2022+). This affects Missouri residents and nonresidents filing state tax returns who claim these federal deductions. The bill does not create new tax deductions but adjusts how existing federal tax items impact Missouri taxable income. It aligns Missouri’s tax base more closely with federal calculations for certain items, effective for tax years beginning in 2022 or later.