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MO HB1159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Deb Lavender

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the threshold for "lodging establishment" classification from five guest rooms to four guest rooms under Missouri law (Section 315.005, RSMo)
  • Expands state Department of Health and Senior Services regulatory oversight to smaller accommodations including hotels, motels, resorts, cabins, tourist homes, bunkhouses, and dormitories
  • Properties meeting the new four-room threshold become subject to state code requirements for fire safety, sanitation, electrical wiring, plumbing, swimming pools, and sewage disposal
  • Owners of newly covered establishments must obtain a license from the department to operate

Legislative Description

Changes the definition of a "lodging establishment" for licensing and inspection purposes to include places of business with four or more guest rooms

Last Action

Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing3/31/2015

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