Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 3402 — FINES AND PENALTIES FOR UNPAID TAXES

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows tax collectors to waive fines for good faith efforts to pay taxes.

This legislation permits tax collectors to eliminate fees and penalties for taxpayers who genuinely attempt to meet their tax obligations. Specific provisions and compliance details are not available as the bill text is not provided.

Summary

Allows collector to waive fees and penalties if tax payer made a good faith effort to pay

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Missouri Revised Statutes: Section 52.240, RSMo; Section 139.031, RSMo.

  • Section 52.240, RSMo

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    amended

  • Section 139.031, RSMo

    6. The collector may waive fees and penalties if he or she determines that the taxpayer made a good faith effort to pay the tax on time prior to the delinquent date, provided that the taxes are paid in full within fifteen days of the delinquent date.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3402 do?
Allows collector to waive fees and penalties if tax payer made a good faith effort to pay
Who sponsors HB 3402?
HB 3402 is sponsored by Eric Woods (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 3402?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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