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MO HB3191
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Hausman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits hedge funds, private equity funds, REITs, and other institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes in Missouri beginning January 1, 2027, including through subsidiaries or special-purpose entities
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Imposes annual civil penalties on institutional investors who already own single-family homes: $2,500/home for 1-50 properties, $3,750/home for 51-100 properties, and $5,000/home for 101+ properties
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Authorizes the attorney general to void prohibited transactions and impose $50,000 civil penalties per violation, plus disgorgement of profits from illegal acquisitions
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Requires covered institutional investors to file annual reports by January 15 disclosing the number, location, and ownership structure of their single-family properties
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Exempts individual homebuyers, majority Missouri-owned family businesses, nonprofit housing organizations, homebuilders selling to owner-occupants, and properties acquired through inheritance or foreclosure
Legislative Description
Precludes a covered institutional investor or affiliate entities from purchasing or acquiring single-family residential real estate property
Last Action
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2/5/2026