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SB 1059

SB 1059 - Current law prohibits any deed restriction, covenant, or other binding agreement adopted by a homeowners' association from prohibiting ownership or pasturing of up to six chickens on a lot that is 0.2 acre or larger. This act makes a technical change to such provision. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Elizabeth Coleman

SB 1059 modifies Missouri HOA restrictions to adjust property governance rules affecting homeowners' association enforcement and resident rights.

Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1059

Legislative bill overview

SB 1059 modifies Missouri's homeowners' association (HOA) restrictions, though the specific provisions are not detailed in available legislative materials at this prefiling stage. The bill appears to adjust HOA governance rules or enforcement mechanisms that currently govern residential communities in Missouri. Without access to the full bill text, the exact nature of these modifications cannot be precisely determined.

Why is this important

HOA restrictions directly affect millions of Missouri homeowners' property rights, costs, and quality of life. Changes to these provisions could impact enforcement mechanisms, dispute resolution processes, or the scope of HOA authority over residents' homes and finances. Depending on modifications, the bill could either expand homeowner protections or enhance HOA governance capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. collective governance: Changes may spark debate between individual homeowner autonomy and community standards that HOAs enforce
  • Enforcement authority and due process: Modifications to HOA powers could affect how associations collect fees or enforce rules, raising concerns about fairness and transparency
  • Scope of restrictions: Any expansion or contraction of what HOAs can regulate (landscaping, exterior modifications, etc.) will likely draw competing interests from different communities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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