MO Legislative Scene
HB 595 signed by Governor Kehoe - July 2025
HB 595, sponsored by Representative Chris Brown and Senator Nick Schroer, modifies provisions relating to real estate transactions.
- Protects private property rights.
- Prohibits local governments from limiting what factors landlords can or cannot consider in rental-related decisions, including source of income, credit scores, and rental and criminal history.
- Prevents enactment of security deposit ceilings.
- Requires real estate brokers and buyers/tenants to enter into an agreement prior to broker representation beginning.
Attendance Left to Right April Lehenbaurer (From Saint Louis on SLAA Board and MAA Board), Shawna Lipp (From Saint Louis on SLAA Board and President of MAA Board), Chris Brown (District 16 Representative and Bill Sponsor), Mike Kehoe (Governor), Steve Lightner (MAA Board Member & Treasurer, and Vice Chari of NAS Independent Rental Owner ) William Green (Mid-America Board Member.) Angie Schulte (Lobbyist for SLAA), Sam Wiles (Lobbyist for MAA)