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MO HB3328

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Casteel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Missouri Disaster Mediation Act" establishing a free, voluntary mediation program for residential property insurance claim disputes arising from declared disasters, with insurers bearing mediator and administrator costs

  • Establishes the "Missouri Stronger Homes Program" providing grants up to $15,000 to homeowners for retrofitting properties to IBHS FORTIFIED standards to resist tornado, windstorm, and hail damage

  • Transfers $12 million from the insurance dedicated fund to the Missouri Stronger Homes Fund on July 1, 2027, plus up to $2 million annually through 2037

  • Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue, cancel, or nonrenew homeowner's policies solely due to roof age for roofs under 15 years old, and requires allowing inspections for older roofs before mandating replacement

  • Caps public adjuster commissions at 10% of insurance settlements, prohibits percentage-based fees when insurers pay policy limits within 10 days, and bans assignment of post-loss insurance benefits under policies issued after January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Establishes the Missouri Disaster Mediation Act and Missouri Stronger Homes Program relating to disasters

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/18/2026

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