Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3210: Establishes the "Safe Neighborhoods Act"
Status: In committee, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 82, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to compensation for property owners under certain circumstances. Section A. Chapter 82, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 82.298, to read as follows: 82.298. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Neighborhoods Act". 2. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Affected city", a city to which a property owner is submitting a claim provided under this section; (2) "Fair market value", the value of the property after considering comparable.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 82, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to compensation for property owners under certain circumstances. Section A. Chapter 82, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 82.298, to read as follows: 82.298. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Neighborhoods Act". 2. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Affected city", a city to which a property owner is submitting a claim provided under this section; (2) "Fair market value", the value of the property after considering comparable sales in the area, capitalization of income, and replacement cost less depreciation, singularly or in combination, as appropriate, and additionally considering the value of the property based upon its highest and best use, using generally accepted appraisal practices; (3) "Just compensation", for purposes of an action for diminution in value, the sum of money that is equal to the reduction in fair market value of the property resulting from the adoption of the policy, pattern, or practice or maintenance of public nuisance; (4) "Property owner", the holder of fee title to real property. 3. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a property owner or triple net leaseholder located in a city with more than one hundred thousand inhabitants may …
Sponsors
- David Hinman (R, 103) · primary sponsor