HB1791

Establishes building permit issuance deadlines

Chamber Passed·4/8/26

Establishes deadlines for political subdivisions to approve or deny building permits and fee reductions for delays.

Missouri HB1791 sets deadlines for political subdivisions to approve or deny building permits based on the size and type of construction. It defines six levels of building permits and establishes specific timeframes for each. If a political subdivision fails to meet these deadlines, it must reduce the building permit fee by 10% for each business day of delay. If the subdivision fails to act on revised applications within 10 business days, the fee reduction increases to 20% per business day.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 111–24 · Apr 8
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs 3rd READ - INFORMAL HCS HB 1791

111 Yea

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24 Nay

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8 Not Voting

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 27

2:00 PM

Local Government, Elections and Pensions Hearing

Mar 3

9:00 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

History

May 7

Senate

Motion to Reconsider Adopted (S)

May 7

Senate

SCS Voted Do Pass (S)

May 5

Senate

Executive Session Held (S) - Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:15 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor