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Jason Grill was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives. In his very first session, he was chosen as the treasurer of the Freshman Member Caucus, and was the only freshman member to sponsor and pass a bill in the Missouri House and a senate bill in the 2007 legislative session. He served on committees as a representative that included health insurance, small business, senior nutrition, and tax reform. In 2008, he passed a sponsored legislation that helps fight identity theft, and protects the customers who were victims of identity theft in Missouri. Jason Grill is a political contributor & analyst, attorney, radio host, and an adjunct professor. He plays a key role in government relations, media, politics, and public affairs. He is the owner of JGrill Media LLC, where he offers consultation on media relations, public affairs, public relations and strategies, marketing strategies, communications, and government relations. He works as a radio host and hosts Entrepreneur KC Show on the KMBZ Business Channel, and has hosted the The Fantasy Football Show on Sports Radio 810 WHB. Jason Grill has received many accolades for his outstanding contribution to society. He received Distinguished Recent Graduate Award from the University of Missouri School of law in September 2010. He was voted KC's Best Local Politician in 2008, and was counted amongst the up and coming lawyers of Missouri. By Missouri Lawyers Weekly. The Autism Society of America awarded him with Advocacy Award for his consistent efforts for advocating for children with autism. He was honored with KC Man of Year 2011 for and raised $3000 for Autism Speaks and was titled as a Rising Star by KC Business Magazine. The cover read 'The Future of Kansas City Business Lies in the Hands of Jason Grill' in their February 2010 issue. At the time of second elections in 2008, Jason was re-elected and won with 97% of the votes. This was a big victory and allowed him the the opportunity to serve the state of Missouri for another term. During this term, he sponsored and passed a landmark bill that offered the parents of Autistic children the ability to obtain insurance coverage that helps children and adolecents in the diagnosis and the treatment of autism. The law has been extremely successful and nearly 1.6 million Missourians have been covered by it. A 2013 report from the Missouri Department of Insurance shows that the state's autism insurance law continues to benefit families affected by autism while having minimal impact on health care costs.
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