MO HB335

Restricts removal of police chiefs to only cases where "just cause" exists, defined as inability to perform duties safely, reckless disregard for public safety, misrepresentation of facts, self-interested actions inconsistent with public interest, felony violations, or insubordination violating federal/state law, and requires 10 business days' notice, written charges, hearing opportunity, and two-thirds governing body vote for removal.

Expands assault crimes against mass transit system employees to include three degrees of assault with varying penalties ranging from class B misdemeanor to class B felony based on severity and means of assault.

Prohibits school district employees from asking students under 18 about firearm ownership, health care professionals from recording firearm ownership in medical records unrelated to immediate care, and law enforcement dues/fees as employment conditions.

Allows business owners to restrict firearms only in vehicles they own or lease; permits churches to authorize fireworks within 600 feet with 24-hour advance written notice; and modifies filing fees for fire district board elections.

Clarifies public records access to crime scene photographs and videos by allowing family members and officials designated access while restricting copying, and requires two weeks' notice before disclosure; designates certain law enforcement plans and security information as confidential records.