Bill > HB2330

This bill modifies Missouri state law regarding municipal annexation by establishing new rules and procedures for cities, towns, and villages seeking to annex unincorporated areas. The bill clarifies what "contiguous and compact" means for annexation purposes, specifically stating that an area can be considered contiguous if at least 25% of its perimeter is connected to the annexing municipality, and prohibiting annexation of areas near recently annexed territories within the past 24 months. The bill outlines a detailed process for annexation, including requirements for public hearings, notification of property owners, presenting a service plan, and conducting voter elections in both the annexing municipality and the area proposed for annexation. It also establishes that any legal challenges to an annexation must be filed within five years of the annexation ordinance's adoption. The bill removes previous statutory language about annexation in specific county types and consolidates annexation procedures, with particular provisions for areas with different population sizes and geographic characteristics. Additionally, the bill provides mechanisms for deannexation if the annexing municipality fails to provide promised services within three years of the annexation.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2330&year=2026&code=R