Bill

HB 2346

Specifies that limited liability companies that own real property in St. Louis County must designate a contact person with the county clerk

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Raychel Proudie and 1 co-sponsor

Missouri HB 2346 requires LLCs owning property in St. Louis County to designate a contact person recorded with the county clerk to improve property-related communications and notic

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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Bill Summary · HB 2346

Bill Summary: HB 2346 (2026) – Missouri

Purpose and intent

HB 2346 would require certain limited liability companies (LLCs) that own real property located in St. Louis County to designate a designated contact person with the county clerk. The aim is to establish a clear point of contact for property-related communications between the LLCs and county authorities, potentially improving compliance, notification, and responsiveness in land/property matters.

Key provisions

Subject to coverage: The statute applies to LLCs that own real property located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Requirement to designate a contact: Each qualifying LLC must designate a contact person who will be recorded with the St. Louis County Clerk. The bill specifies that the LLC must provide and maintain up-to-date contact information.
Designation details: The bill outlines what information the contact must provide (e.g., name, mailing address, phone number, email), and how it should be submitted to the county clerk. It may specify responsibilities for updating contact information within a specified timeframe after changes occur.
Recordkeeping and availability: The designated contact information would be maintained in a public or clerk-accessible record, enabling county officials and other stakeholders to communicate efficiently regarding property-related matters (e.g., filings, notices, property compliance issues).

Affected entities

Primary: Limited liability companies that own real property located in St. Louis County.
Secondary: County Clerk’s office, county government departments handling property records, and potentially any parties needing to serve notices or communicate with property owners regarding county-related land issues.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status and process: The bill has been referred to the Emerging Issues committee (as of May 15, 2026), with prior readings in January 2026 and prefiling in December 2025.
Next steps (typical): If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee discussions, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Missouri House of Representatives, followed by consideration by the Senate (and potential gubernatorial approval).
Effective date: The text available does not specify an immediate effective date; bills usually include an effective date (e.g., upon passage or a future date). The actual effective date would be stated in the final enacted version.

Practical impact and considerations

Administrative clarity: By requiring a designated contact, county officials can reliably reach LLCs regarding property filings, code compliance, assessments, or notices, potentially reducing delays caused by unclear ownership or outdated contact information.
Compliance burden: LLCs would incur a new filing obligation to designate and maintain contact information with the county clerk. This may require updating corporate records and notifying the county of changes.
Transparency and accessibility: Public accessibility of the designated contact could improve transparency and facilitate communication with property owners.
Enforcement and penalties: The summary does not specify penalties for noncompliance; the final text would clarify any enforcement mechanisms, fines, or corrective actions if an LLC fails to designate or update a contact.