CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 81 & 174 - This act modifies provisions relating to public safety.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (Sections 43.546, 168.014, 190.106, 208.222, 209.324, 210.482, 210.487, 301.551, 324.055, 324.129, 324.246, 324.488, 324.1105, 326.257, 330.025, 331.025, 332.015, 334.015, 334.403, 334.501, 334.701, 334.739, 334.805, 335.022, 335.042, 336.025, 337.018, 337.308, 337.501, 337.605, 337.702, 338.052, 339.015, 339.510, 345.016, 374.711, 436.225, 443.702, 476.802, 484.125, 590.060, and 640.011)
This act provides that certain agencies, boards, or commissions may require fingerprint submissions for application for certain licenses. If fingerprints are required for licensure, the agency, board, or commission shall require applicants to submit fingerprints to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for the purpose of conducting a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal history background check. The fingerprints and any required fees shall be sent to the Highway Patrol and shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct a federal background check. The Highway Patrol shall notify the agency, board, or commission of any criminal history record discovered on the applicant for licensure.
These provisions are identical to SB 636 (2025) and provisions in HCS/HB 268 (2025) and HB 992 (2025) and similar to SCS/SB 875 (2024), SCS/HCS/HB 1659 (2024), and HCS/HB 1800 (2024).
FIREWORKS REGULATIONS (Sections 49.266, 253.195, 320.106 to 320.371, and 568.070)
This act modifies several definitions relating to fireworks standards, manufacturers and sellers of fireworks, and other pyrotechnic definitions and updates the edition of the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL) from the 2012 edition to the 2022 edition.
This act also modifies the permit and licensing fees and penalties which the State Fire Marshal is authorized to assess. Fees shall be deposited to the Fire Education Fund and the Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act Fund as provided in this act.
The State Fire Marshal may revoke or suspend any permit upon evidence that the influence of alcohol or any illicit controlled substance is taking place by any permit holder, employee, or representative within the permitted annual or seasonal retail sales location during normal business hours. The Fire Marshal may also refuse to issue a permit when the individual or partner of the individual is under suspension. This act also modifies provisions relating to permitting requirements for municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, organizations, persons, firms, or corporations for outdoor fireworks displays. The permit shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal a minimum of 10 days prior to the event.
Additionally, this act provides that only holders of a state issued manufacturer or distributor permit shall be allowed to sell certain fireworks in Missouri and may only sell to persons who maintain a state issued manufacturer or distributor permit or a valid state issued display operator license or pyrotechnic effect operator license. Finally, proof of any required federal license or permit shall be required to finalize the sale.
The State Fire Marshal shall inspect any establishment, venue, or shoot site where certain fireworks are to be discharged. Any person selling fireworks shall allow the State Fire Marshal to inspect any location where fireworks are stored, kept, or sold. Failure to allow an inspection shall result in suspension or revocation of the person's permit. Any new construction of a permanent structure in a jurisdiction without a local building code shall submit a full set of construction plans to the State Fire Marshal for review.
This act is similar to SB 1395 (2024) and HB 2546 (2024).
LINE OF DUTY COMPENSATION ACT (Section 287.243)
Current law provides that the Line of Duty Compensation Act shall sunset on June 19, 2025. This act extends the sunset until December 31, 2031. (Section 287.243)
This provision contains an emergency clause.
MISSOURI EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION (Section 292.606)
This act extends the authority for the collection of certain fees by the Missouri Emergency Response Commission for six years, beginning August 28, 2025. The act also authorizes a one-time fee to be assessed, which shall be calculated based on filings due March 1, 2025, and shall be paid by November 1, 2025.
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 7 (2025), SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1659 (2024), SCS/SB 1356 (2024), and HB 1870 (2024).
LICENSE WAIVERS FOR SPOUSES OF MISSOURI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (Section 324.009)
Current law requires an oversight body for professional licenses to waive any examination, educational, or experience requirements within 30 days for a resident military spouse or a nonresident military spouse and to issue such applicant a license if the applicant meets all other requirements. This act provides such waiver to resident and nonresident spouses of Missouri law enforcement officers, as such term is defined in the act. Additionally, this act repeals provisions relating to application to oversight bodies that have entered into licensing compacts.
This provision is identical to a provision in SS/SB 61 (2025), HCS/SS/SB 150 (2025), HCS/HB 268 (2025), HB 478 (2025), and HCS/HB 946 (2025), and is similar to SB 283 (2025).
CIVIL ACTIONS FOR CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE (Section 537.046)
This act modifies the offenses included in the definition of "childhood sexual abuse" for civil actions to recover damages from injury or illness caused by childhood sexual abuse. The act shall apply to any action arising on or after August 28, 2025.
This act also provides that a nondisclosure agreement by any party to a childhood sexual abuse action shall not be judicially enforceable in a dispute involving childhood sexual abuse allegations or claims and shall be void.
This provision is identical to a provision in CCS/SS/HCS/HBs 737 & 486 (2025), is substantially similar to provisions in the perfected SS/SB 43 (2025) and SB 590 (2025), and is similar to a provision in SB 1063 (2024) and SB 1092 (2024).
JOSH NORBERG