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MO SB1603
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lincoln Hough
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Missouri Declaration and Bylaws Modernization Act" applying to all planned communities for events occurring on or after January 1, 2027
- Allows HOA declarations and bylaws to be amended by simple majority vote, with a fallback provision where amendments are deemed approved unless one-quarter of members vote to reject within 60 days
- Sets statute of limitations for legal challenges: 1 year for declaration amendments, 6 months for bylaw amendments, and 30 days for board election challenges
- Requires boards to adopt annual budgets and provide copies to members within 30 days, including reserve fund calculations, with ratification meetings held 14-30 days after distribution
- Permits 10% of members to call special meetings to elect a board when none exists, with quorum requirements suspended for such elections
Legislative Description
Establishes the "Missouri Declaration and Bylaws Modernization Act"
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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