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SB 1218 - This act prohibits discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) based upon a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Such discrimination includes unlawful housing practices, denial of loans or other financial assistance, denial of membership into an organization relating to the selling or renting of dwellings, unlawful employment practices, and denial of the right to use public accommodations. Discrimination is defined to include any unfair treatment based on a person's presumed or assumed race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age as it relates to employment, disability, or familial status as it relates to housing, regardless of whether the presumption or assumption as to such characteristic is correct. The act modifies the standard for proving discriminatory claims pursuant to the MHRA. Currently, a protected criterion must be the motivating factor in any adverse decision or action. This act changes that to a motivating factor. The act changes which employers are subject to the MHRA. Currently, corporations and associations owned or operated by religious or sectarian organizations are exempt from the MHRA. This act only exempts corporations and associations owned and operated by religious or sectarian organizations. Additionally, the act repeals an exemption for individuals employed an employer. This act is identical to SB 608 (2025) and substantially similar to certain provisions in SB 1633 (2026), HB 3425 (2026), SB 732 (2025), HB 1460 (2025), SB 787 (2024), HB 2478 (2024), SB 60 (2023), HB 384 (2023), HB 574 (2023), SB 711 (2022), HB 1760 (2022), HB 2580 (2022), SB 81 (2021) HB 275 (2021), HB 984 (2021), HB 1527 (2020), SB 954 (2020), HB 1763 (2020), SB 172 (2019), HB 208 (2019), SB 753 (2018), HCS/HBs 1360 & 2100 (2018), HB 1782 (2018), SB 338 (2017), HB 485 (2017), SB 653 (2016), SB 237 (2015), SB 962 (2014), SB 96 (2013) and SB 798 (2012), and similar to HB 1737 (2022), HB 407 (2015), SB 757 (2014), SS/HCS/HB 320 (2013), SB 239 (2011), SB 626 (2010), SB 109 (2009), SB 824 (2008), SB 266 (2007), SB 452 (2001), and SB 622 (2000). SCOTT SVAGERA

SB 1255 - This act provides that any license or permit issued by Jackson County to a mobile food unit or operator shall be sufficient to allow such mobile food unit to operate in all municipalities within the county. Any licensing or permitting requirement imposed by a municipality that is more strict than the licensing or permitting requirements imposed by the county shall be null and void. This act is identical to HB 3300 (2026), and to a provision in SCS/HB 3000 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

SB 1514 - The act repeals the "The Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990". The act is identical to provisions in HCS/SS/SB 889 (2026), SB 790 (2025), provisions in HB 1366 (2025), provisions in SCS/SB 757 (2025). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1516 - The act provides that when an owner of real estate desires to construct, maintain, or repair a division fence that encloses a field, animals, or livestock, the owner, or a contractor hired by the owner, may enter onto the adjoining property up to 10 feet to construct, maintain, or repair the fence. The owner or contractor is not guilty of trespass for entering onto the adjoining property during the construction, maintenance, or repair of the fence provided that the owner or contractor does not enter onto the adjoining property beyond the 10 feet distance. The owner or contractor's liability for damages from the entry onto the adjoining property is described in the act. These provisions shall not apply when the adjoining property is owned or operated by certain entities described in the act. The act does not permit the owner or contractor to enter into a building on the adjoining property. The act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 642 (2025), provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 1116 (2025), and similar to HCS/HB 2297 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

SB 1414 - The act authorizes the conveyance of certain state property located in Cole County to the City of Jefferson. The act has a provision similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 937 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

Requires that a guardian ad litem who is appointed to a child to have mandatory conversations with the child

Modifies provisions relating to products liability claims

Establishes and modifies provisions relating to landlords and tenants

Establishes provisions relating to licensed child care facilities

Establishes provisions to provide for legal representation for undocumented minors in immigration matters

Establishes the "Missouri Voter Fraud Prevention Act"

Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder

SB 1313 - This act requires all homeowners' associations to hold an election every ten years for the renewal of the association. Such election shall require an 85% majority vote of all members of the association approving the renewal. Any association failing to receive such approval shall be immediately dissolved and the member homeowners shall not be subject to any other association for a period of ten years unless approved by 85% of such homeowners. Any homeowners' association in existence for at least ten years as of August 28, 2026, shall hold the election required by the act by no later than December 31, 2026. This act is identical to HB 2840 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

SB 1620 - This act allows vendors to round the total amount due on a cash transaction, including sales tax, to the nearest five cent increment. Rounding shall not be allowable for any credit, debit, or other noncash transactions. This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 2819 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

Creates provisions relating to services for persons with disabilities

SCS/SB 896 - The act creates new provisions relating to funds used for election administration. Specifically, government entities, as that term is defined in the act, are prohibited from soliciting, accepting, or using any funds or in-kind goods or services for election administration if those funds or in-kind goods or services are donated directly or indirectly by any person other than a government entity. An election officer may, however, solicit, accept, or use funds or in-kind goods or services of de minimis value. Government entities are additionally prohibited from being members of or participate in programs run by organizations that engage in election administration and receive foreign funding. Except as otherwise provided in the act, a government entity or election officer shall not join the membership of any entity, participate in any program, or purchase any services from any entity if such membership, program, or service relates to the administration of elections unless the entity complies with certain certification requirements as described in the act. An election officer who, in his or her private capacity, joins or considers joining the membership of a person, or participates or considers participating in any program described above shall disclose his or her participation or membership, or potential participation or membership, and have the participation or potential participation or membership considered in a public hearing, and disclosed on his or her public website as provided by this act. Violation of these provisions is a class B misdemeanor. Moreover, any registered voter in the state is permitted to bring a cause of action to enforce this act. The act preempts any local law in conflict with this act. This act is substantially similar to HB 2381 (2026), certain provisions in HB 3263 (2026), and HCS/HB 794 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA

SCS/SB 1547 - This act modifies provisions relating to benevolent tax credits. STILLBIRTH TAX CREDIT For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act authorizes a tax credit in the amount of $2,200 per birth for which a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth has been issued. The tax credit shall be claimed only during the tax year in which the stillbirth occurred, and the child shall otherwise have been a dependent of the taxpayer. Tax credits authorized by this act shall be refundable and nontransferable. A taxpayer shall not claim a tax credit under this act and a tax deduction for the same stillbirth. (Section 135.342) This provision is substantially similar to SB 1123 (2022) and HB 2770 (2022). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a shelter for victims of domestic violence and rape crisis centers in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the shelter for victims of domestic violence or rape crisis center is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.550) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). MATERNITY HOME TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a maternity home in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the maternity home is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, current law limits the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year to $100,000. This act adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.600) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). DIAPER BANK TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a diaper bank in an amount equal to 50% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 70% of the contribution, or 100% of the contribution if the diaper bank is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. Current law limits the total amount of tax credits in a fiscal year to $500,000. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act removes such limit. Finally, current law provides that such tax credit shall sunset on December 31, 2031. This act repeals such sunset. (Section 135.621) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026). PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a pregnancy resource center in an amount equal to 70% of the contribution. For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, this act increases such credit to 100% of the contribution if the pregnancy resource center is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the act increases the maximum amount of tax credit that a taxpayer may claim in a tax year from $50,000 to $100,000, and adjusts such amount annually for inflation. (Section 135.630) This provision is identical to a provision in HB 3101 (2026) and is similar to HB 1785 (2026) and HB 1816 (2026). FOOD BANK TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for donations of cash or food to local food pantries, local soup kitchens, and local homeless shelters in an amount equal to fifty percent of the value of the donation. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act also authorizes a tax credit for donations of cash or food to food banks, as defined in the act, and increases the tax credit amount to seventy percent of the value of the donation, or one hundred percent of the value of the donation if the entity is located in a rural area or serves a large number of residents of a rural area, as defined in the act. Additionally, the total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a fiscal year shall not exceed $1.75 million. This act increases such amount to $2.75 million for contributions made to local food pantries, local soup kitchens, and local homeless shelters, and $1.25 million for food banks. Finally, the tax credit is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026. This act repeals the sunset. (Section 135.647) This provision is substantially similar to SB 1082 (2026) and HCS/HBs 2461, 2457 & 1782 (2026), and is similar to a provision in CCS/HCS/SB 994 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

SB 1550 - The act provides that prior to the Public Service Commission allocating to each public utility the Commission's estimated expenses incurred for the regulation of public utilities, each public utility shall file with the Commission a statement satisfied by a declaration that the statement is made under penalty of perjury showing the utility's gross intrastate operating revenues for the preceding calendar year. The act further provides that the Commission shall require every person and corporation under the Commission's supervision to file with the Commission an annual report, as described in current law, satisfied by a declaration that the report is made under penalty of perjury. The act is substantially similar to HB 2424 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee

Modifies provisions relating to health care