Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2291: Creates provisions relating to approval by political subdivisions of certain requests for developments or improvements of property
Status: In committee, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to applications for property developments. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 67.486, to read as follows: 67.486. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Political subdivision", a local public body created under the Constitution of Missouri or by the general assembly that exercises governmental functions for purposes of a request made under this section; (2) "Request", an application for a permit or any other kind of prior approval from a polit.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to applications for property developments. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 67.486, to read as follows: 67.486. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Political subdivision", a local public body created under the Constitution of Missouri or by the general assembly that exercises governmental functions for purposes of a request made under this section; (2) "Request", an application for a permit or any other kind of prior approval from a political subdivision for a permit related to the construction of a new residential, commercial, or industrial building or the repair or renovation of any such existing building. 2. (1) If an applicant submits a request to a political subdivision, the political subdivision shall approve or deny the applicant's request within thirty calendar days. (2) If no response is received by an applicant within thirty calendar days, the request shall be deemed approved and the applicant is authorized to proceed with the construction as provided in the request. (3) If the request is approved, the political subdivision shall not impose on the applicant additional requirements related to the request. (4) (a) If the political subdivision denies the request, the political subdivision shall state …