Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 13 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 2180 — Modifies provisions relating to mail sent by state agencies

Last action — Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (Republican) on May 06, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 2180 clarify how important terms are defined, specifically "Director" and "Document." They eliminated the requirement for the director to prove when a document was sent to a taxpayer, meaning that the responsibility now shifts to the taxpayers to keep their address updated with the department. This matters because it simplifies the process for the director but could place additional responsibility on taxpayers to ensure they don't miss important communications, impacting their ability to respond or appeal in a timely manner.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
2180 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5542S.03T 2026 AN ACT To repeal sections 105.963, 143.611, and 209.030, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to mail sent by state departments.
2180 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE GRIFFITH.
5542H.02P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 105.963, 143.611, and 209.030, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to mail sent by state departments.
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EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
The delivery of a document using email, encrypted electronic message, or both, including by an attachment to such email or encrypted electronic message, shall EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
SCS HB 2180 2 satisfy any obligation of the director to send such document to the intended recipient by certified mail, registered mail, or any other method.
HB 2180 2 2.
The delivery of a document using email, encrypted electronic message, or both, including by an attachment to such email or encrypted electronic message, shall satisfy any obligation of the director to send such document to the intended recipient by certified mail, registered mail, or any other method.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in any action before the administrative hearing commission or a court of competent jurisdiction, the director shall bear the burden of proving the date any document has been sent to the taxpayer's last known address, and the period of time within which a taxpayer may appeal or otherwise respond to any such document shall begin on the date the document is sent.
This provision shall not apply if the taxpayer fails to update the department with a new address within thirty days of any change of address.
4.
SCS HB 2180 3 If the candidate persists in such failure for a period in excess of thirty days beyond receipt of such notice, the amount of the late filing fee shall increase to one hundred dollars for each day that the report is not filed, provided that the total amount of such fees assessed pursuant to this subsection per report shall not exceed six thousand dollars.
If the candidate persists in such failure for a period in excess of thirty days beyond receipt of such notice, the amount of the late filing fee shall increase to one hundred dollars for each day that the report is not filed, provided that the total amount of such fees assessed pursuant to this subsection per report shall not exceed six thousand dollars.
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HB 2180 3 3.
If the director of revenue finds that the amount of tax shown on the return is less than the correct amount, he shall notify the taxpayer SCS HB 2180 4 of the amount of the deficiency proposed to be assessed.
If the director of revenue finds that the amount of tax shown on the return is less than the correct amount, he shall notify the taxpayer of the amount of the deficiency proposed to be assessed.
No deficiency shall be proposed and no refund shall be made pursuant to this or any section of sections 143.011 to 143.996 unless the amount exceeds one dollar.
No HB 2180 4 deficiency shall be proposed and no refund shall be made pursuant to this or any section of sections 143.011 to 143.996 unless the amount exceeds one dollar.
The department of social services shall notify eligible blind persons with valid driver's SCS HB 2180 5 licenses that they shall surrender such licenses within sixty days of approval for a blind pension.
The department of social services shall notify eligible blind persons with valid driver's licenses that they shall surrender such licenses within sixty days of approval for a blind pension.
Upon receipt of a relinquished license under this subdivision, the department of revenue shall, if requested by the person, issue a nondriver's license card compliant with the provisions of chapter 302 at no charge to the person.
Upon receipt of a relinquished license under this subdivision, the department of revenue shall, if requested by the person, issue a nondriver's license card compliant with the HB 2180 5 provisions of chapter 302 at no charge to the person.
Any notice served on the applicant or recipient shall be sent by [certified] mail delivered by the United States Postal Service at the applicant's or recipient's address of record SCS HB 2180 6 and shall be deemed service for all purposes under sections 209.010 to 209.160, except that for any notice of adverse actions being taken against the applicant or recipient to be deemed service for all purposes under sections 209.010 to 209.160, such notice shall also be sent by certified mail delivered by the United States Postal Service at the applicant's or recipient's address of record.
Any notice served on the applicant or recipient shall be sent by [certified] mail delivered by the United States Postal Service at the applicant's or recipient's address of record and shall be deemed service for all purposes under sections 209.010 to 209.160, except that for any notice of adverse actions being taken against the applicant or recipient to be deemed service for all purposes under sections 209.010 to 209.160, such notice shall also HB 2180 6 be sent by certified mail delivered by the United States Postal Service at the applicant's or recipient's address of record.
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Action History

  1. Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

  2. Approved by Governor (G)

  3. Delivered to Governor

  4. Signed by President Pro Tem (S)

  5. Signed by House Speaker (H)

  6. House Message (H)

  7. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 148 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

  8. House Adopts (H) - SS

  9. Taken Up

  10. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

  11. Voted Do Pass (H)

  12. Executive Session Completed (H)

  13. Referred: Fiscal Review(H)

  14. Reported to the House with... (H) - SCS

  15. Third Read and Passed (S) - AYES: 25 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  16. SCS Adopted (S)

  17. Taken Up for Third Reading (S)

  18. Reported Do Pass (S)

  19. Voted Do Pass (S)

  20. Executive Session Held (S)

  21. Public Hearing Held (S)

  22. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m., SCR 2 - 1st Floor

  23. Referred: Fiscal Oversight(S)

  24. SCS Reported Do Pass (S)

  25. SCS Voted Do Pass (S)

  26. Executive Session Held (S)

  27. Public Hearing Held (S)

  28. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Monday, March 2, 2026, 3:00 p.m., SCR 2 - 1st Floor

  29. Second read and referred: Government Efficiency(S)

  30. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  31. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 146 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  32. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  33. Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, adopted

  34. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  35. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  36. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  37. Voted Do Pass (H)

  38. Executive Session Completed (H)

  39. Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  40. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  41. Voted Do Pass (H)

  42. Executive Session Completed (H)

  43. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  44. Referred: Local Government(H)

  45. Read Second Time (H)

  46. Read First Time (H)

  47. Prefiled (H)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2180?
HB 2180 is sponsored by Carolyn Caton (Republican), Burt Whaley (Republican), Bill Irwin (Republican), Ed Lewis (Republican), David Dolan (Republican), Phil Amato (Republican), John Hewkin (Republican), Danny Busick (Republican), Jamie Ray Gragg (Republican), Brian Seitz (Republican), Mark Boyko (Democratic), Kem Smith (Democratic), Yolanda Young (Democratic), Donna Barnes (Democratic), Terri Violet (Republican), Jeff Vernetti (Republican), and Dave Griffith (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2180?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2025. Enacted.
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