Sen. Nick Schroer

Maddy summarySB 977 proposes to prohibit state courts from applying or enforcing foreign legal systems, including Shari'a law, in civil or criminal cases. It would directly affect legal disputes where foreign law might otherwise be considered, such as in family law, contracts, or inheritance matters. The bill's key mechanism requires courts to disregard foreign legal codes when making decisions, ensuring state law governs all proceedings. This bill remains under review in the Judiciary Committee as of its latest committee vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill's details are not provided in the available context beyond its title and basic procedural status. The official abstract only names the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" without describing its specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties. As it has only been prefaced and referred to a committee with no further action documented, no concrete policy changes can be summarized. The context lacks the necessary information to describe what the bill does or who it would directly affect.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include sufficient details about SB 1421's specific provisions, affected groups, or policy mechanisms. The bill title and abstract only state it "modifies provisions relating to the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft in certain areas" without describing changes to laws, penalties, or scope. No concrete policy changes, key mechanisms, or affected parties are specified in the available information. As a procedural bill with no substantive details in the provided context, a meaningful summary cannot be generated.

SB 887 - This act establishes the "Missouri Lyme Disease Eradication Act". First, Lyme disease is added to the list of diseases that must be reported to the Department of Health and Senior Services by health care providers, laboratories, and local health departments. The Department shall compile an annual report on the incidence and prevalence of Lyme disease in Missouri, as described in the act. The Department shall also collaborate with public four-year institutions of higher education to integrate Lyme disease surveillance data into existing tick-borne disease monitoring programs. Next, this act creates the "Lyme Research and Eradication Fund" in the state treasury. The Department shall use the moneys in the fund to distribute grants for the purposes of developing treatments, studying novel therapies, and researching eradication strategies. Grants shall be prioritized as described in the act, with no less than 20% of funds utilized to support eradication efforts in rural counties. Under this act, a health care provider shall not be subject to any discipline, suspension, or revocation of license or denial of a license renewal, solely for prescribing, administering, or dispensing treatments or therapies for Lyme disease or Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), including extended antibiotic therapy or similar treatment deemed medically necessary. Finally, this act requires every health carrier or health benefit plan offering or issuing health benefit plans in the state on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for diagnostic testing, treatment, and management of Lyme disease and PTLDS for insured persons who receive a diagnosis from a licensed health care provider, including testing, antibiotic therapy, supportive therapies, and holistic or herbal supplements and therapies. Coverage shall be subject to the same deductibles, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums as apply to other services covered under the plan for nonpreventative services. The carrier or plan shall not deny or limit coverage for Lyme disease tests or treatments based solely on guidelines that deem extended antibiotic therapy to be experimental, impose step therapy or prior authorization requirements described in the act, or rescind coverage retroactively for related claims without evidence of fraud. By July 1 each year, each carrier and plan shall report certain Lyme disease-related data to the Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, who shall share the data with the General Assembly and the Department of Health and Senior Services to inform research priorities. SARAH HASKINS

Maddy summaryThis bill's abstract provides no substantive details about the specific modifications to Supreme Court Rule 33.01. The title indicates it relates to conditions of release from custody in criminal cases, but the official description does not explain what changes are proposed or how they would affect individuals. Without additional content on the rule's current language or the nature of the proposed changes, a meaningful summary of policy impacts or mechanisms cannot be created. The bill is currently in early procedural stages (prefiled, scheduled for committee hearing), with no enacted provisions yet.

Maddy summaryThe bill SB 1392, titled "Modifies the offense of murder in the first degree," is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled December 2025, first reading January 2026). The provided context only states the bill's title and abstract without detailing specific changes to the legal definition, penalties, or circumstances of first-degree murder. Without additional information on the proposed modifications (such as revised elements, sentencing adjustments, or affected scenarios), a substantive summary cannot be generated. Legislative details like these are typically outlined in the bill's full text or committee reports, which are not included in the given context.

Maddy summarySB 1393 would increase the number of judges in the 11th Judicial Circuit, which covers St. Charles County. The bill specifically adds positions for both circuit judges and associate circuit judges in that county's court system. This is a procedural change to address judicial workload and staffing needs within the local court. The bill is currently pending in the legislature, having been prefaced in 2025 and receiving its first reading in 2026.

Maddy summaryThe provided context lacks sufficient detail to create the requested summary. The bill's title and abstract ("Creates provisions relating to expressive activity at postsecondary educational institutions") are non-specific and do not describe any concrete mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes. Without additional information on the bill's specific provisions, this summary cannot be generated. The "Recent Actions" note (S First Read on 2026-02-26) confirms it is a new bill but does not clarify its content.

Maddy summarySB 1801 would limit the number of bills each member of the General Assembly can introduce during a legislative session. This rule directly affects legislators by restricting how many new proposals they may submit. The bill was introduced in the Senate and received its first reading on February 26, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1719 requires healthcare facilities (including hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health centers) to create workplace violence prevention committees and implement written plans to protect staff. These plans must include confidential reporting systems, anti-retaliation protections for employees who report violence, and annual training. The bill also expands prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), allowing them to prescribe controlled substances in Schedules III, IV, and V under specific conditions. It prohibits facilities from discouraging staff from reporting violence to law enforcement and protects those who report in good faith from retaliation.