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This bill modifies property disclosure requirements related to radioactive or hazardous material contamination in Missouri. Under the new law, property owners, sellers, landlords, or transferors must disclose in writing if a property is currently or was previously contaminated with radioactive or hazardous materials, but only if they have documented knowledge of such contamination. The bill changes the definition of "knowledge" to specifically mean receiving written or electronic communication from a government agency about the contamination, rather than just a general affirmative report. If an owner fails to disclose known contamination, they can be charged with a class A misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill introduces two new provisions: first, if a government agency requests a right of entry to test for contamination, the owner must disclose this request to current or prospective occupants; second, when a government agency discovers contamination on a residential property, they must send written notice to the current resident within 30 days. The bill also gives lessees the right to terminate their lease at no cost if contamination was known but not disclosed. These changes aim to increase transparency and protect tenants and property buyers from potential health risks associated with contaminated properties.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB876&year=2025&code=R