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MO SB1603

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lincoln Hough

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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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