Signed by Governor Mike Parson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits where homeless people may sleep.

Highlights:

• Amends provisions relating to salaries of county employees and officials (e.g. sheriff, coroner) (Page 2-8).

• Requires deed recording documents to include grantor martial status (Page 10).

• Specifies requirements for neighborhood improvement districts (Page 11-20).

• Limits uses of State funds for homeless; requires homeless persons to camp only in “designated” areas (Page 20).

• Limits each person’s occupation of such area to 2 years (Page 21).

• Prohibits “unauthorized sleeping, camping, or the construction of long-term shelters” on State-owned land; punishable as Class C misdemeanor (Page 21).

• Prohibits local policies affording lenient treatment to homeless persons (Page 22).

• Rescinds State funding to political subdivisions with higher than average homelessness rates (Page 22).

• Specifies law regarding parcels, collectors, foreclosure, liens, etc (Page 24-37).

• Authorizes land auctions to take place via the Internet (Page 45).

• Exempts from taxation all admissions charges at 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City (Page 47).

• Prohibits building codes that restrict federally-approved refrigerants (Page 49).

• Requires statement of real estate parties’ marital status (Page 52).

• Authorizes Governor to dispose of certain various properties in State (Page 55-60).

• Prohibits COVID-19 vaccine requirements in local government workforce (Page 60).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits where homeless people may sleep.

Highlights:

• Amends provisions relating to salaries of county employees and officials (e.g. sheriff, coroner) (Page 2-8).

• Requires deed recording documents to include grantor martial status (Page 10).

• Specifies requirements for neighborhood improvement districts (Page 11-20).

• Limits uses of State funds for homeless; requires homeless persons to camp only in “designated” areas (Page 20).

• Limits each person’s occupation of such area to 2 years (Page 21).

• Prohibits “unauthorized sleeping, camping, or the construction of long-term shelters” on State-owned land; punishable as Class C misdemeanor (Page 21).

• Prohibits local policies affording lenient treatment to homeless persons (Page 22).

• Rescinds State funding to political subdivisions with higher than average homelessness rates (Page 22).

• Specifies law regarding parcels, collectors, foreclosure, liens, etc (Page 24-37).

• Authorizes land auctions to take place via the Internet (Page 45).

• Exempts from taxation all admissions charges at 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City (Page 47).

• Prohibits building codes that restrict federally-approved refrigerants (Page 49).

• Requires statement of real estate parties’ marital status (Page 52).

• Authorizes Governor to dispose of certain various properties in State (Page 55-60).

• Prohibits COVID-19 vaccine requirements in local government workforce (Page 60).

Full Bill Text