Bill > HB1182

This bill updates Missouri's laws regarding Geographical Information Systems (GIS), which are computerized mapping and database technologies that capture, store, analyze, and present spatial data. The bill defines key terms like "community" (municipalities and counties), clarifies the purpose of GIS development, and establishes guidelines for how communities can create and manage these systems. Importantly, the bill aims to make GIS information accessible to the public while preventing individuals from exploiting the system for special benefits. Communities are now allowed, but not required, to create GIS systems, and they cannot mandate their use or charge non-users. The bill ensures that GIS information must be available to the public, though not necessarily in a computer-readable format without a license agreement. Communities can provide maps and hard-copy products at a reasonable cost covering production expenses, and they may license the use of their GIS. Notably, the bill prohibits charging fees for accessing GIS platforms or databases and protects routine data collection by professionals like real estate agents, surveyors, and utility companies. The bill also includes a liability protection clause, stating that communities are not responsible for potential errors in their GIS information.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1182&year=2025&code=R