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MissouriHB20612026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions

Sponsored By: George Hruza (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Campus reporting and 30-day fixes for antisemitism

Public colleges must report antisemitic incidents to the state’s Title VI coordinator. The coordinator must set up and share a complaint process and investigate all reports. If a college fails to act, the board sends written notice and the school has 30 days to fix the problem. After 30 days without action, the board must file a Title VI complaint with the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice. Complaints that are only protected political or religious speech are not reported or published. Each year, the coordinator publishes a report and the board sends it to the General Assembly by July 1.

Colleges adopt antisemitism policies and protections

Public colleges must use the IHRA definition of antisemitism adopted May 26, 2016 and add it to student and staff conduct rules. Schools must treat antisemitic harassment like race discrimination under Title VI and bar conduct that blocks activity or creates fear. Colleges may not discriminate against students or employees in programs or services, including those funded with federal or state money. Criticism of Israel like criticism of other countries is not automatically antisemitic and must be judged in full context. That factor applies only if the conduct also caused fear or impeded activity. Free-speech rights remain protected and policies must follow federal and state law.

Reports and fast fixes for K-12 antisemitism

K-12 schools must report antisemitic incidents to the state’s Title VI coordinator at the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. The coordinator must set up and publicize a complaint process for students, parents, and staff, and investigate all complaints. If a school fails to act, the board must give written notice, and the school has 30 days to fix the problem. If not fixed in 30 days, the board must file a Title VI complaint with the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice. Complaints made up only of protected political or religious speech are not reported or published. Each year, the coordinator publishes a public report and the board sends it to the General Assembly by July 1.

Schools cannot keep belief-based student lists

Public K-12 schools and public colleges may not create lists or databases of students based on religious or political views that are protected by the First Amendment or the Missouri Constitution. This protects students’ privacy and free speech from being tracked by their schools.

Stronger antisemitism and bias rules in K-12

Public K-12 schools must use the IHRA definition of antisemitism adopted May 26, 2016. Schools must add this definition to student and staff conduct codes and treat antisemitic harassment the same as race discrimination under Title VI. All students must have equal access to classes, admissions, counseling, and financial help, with allowed programs for limited English, gifted, and students with disabilities. Criticism of Israel like criticism of other countries is not automatically antisemitic and must be judged in full context. That factor applies only if the conduct also blocked activity or created fear or intimidation. Free-speech rights remain protected and this law does not conflict with state or federal discrimination laws.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • George Hruza

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Bill Irwin

    Republican • House

  • Brian Seitz

    Republican • House

  • Cathy Jo Loy

    Republican • House

  • Chad Perkins

    Republican • House

  • David Dolan

    Republican • House

  • John Hewkin

    Republican • House

  • Nick Kimble

    Democratic • House

  • Phil Amato

    Republican • House

  • Ron Fowler

    Republican • House

  • Steve Butz

    Democratic • House

  • Wendy L. Hausman

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 368 • No: 61

House vote • 4/9/2026

House Adopts - SS, as amended

Yes: 101 • No: 19 • Other: 17

House vote • 4/9/2026

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2026

Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

Yes: 100 • No: 17 • Other: 19

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Read and Passed with Amendments - SA 1, SA 2, adopted

Yes: 30 • No: 0

House vote • 2/16/2026

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 4 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/16/2026

Third Read and Passed

Yes: 109 • No: 21 • Other: 19

House vote • 2/9/2026

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 10 • No: 1 • Other: 1

House vote • 1/21/2026

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 7 • No: 3 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

    4/23/2026

  2. Approved by Governor (G)

    4/23/2026

  3. Delivered to Governor

    4/15/2026

  4. Signed by President Pro Tem

    4/15/2026Senate

  5. Signed by House Speaker

    4/15/2026House

  6. House Message

    4/13/2026House

  7. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 100 NOES: 17 PRESENT: 19

    4/9/2026

  8. House Adopts - SS, as amended AYES: 101 NOES: 19 PRESENT: 17

    4/9/2026House

  9. Taken Up

    4/9/2026

  10. Reported Do Pass - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    4/9/2026House

  11. Voted Do Pass

    4/9/2026House

  12. Executive Session Completed

    4/9/2026House

  13. Referred: Fiscal Review

    4/8/2026House

  14. Reported to the House with... - SS, as amended

    4/8/2026House

  15. Third Read and Passed with Amendments - SA 1, SA 2, adopted AYES: 30 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    4/8/2026Senate

  16. SS Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  17. SS Offered

    4/8/2026

  18. Taken Up for Third Reading

    4/8/2026Senate

  19. Reported Do Pass

    4/7/2026Senate

  20. Voted Do Pass

    3/11/2026Senate

  21. Executive Session Held

    3/11/2026Senate

  22. Executive Session Scheduled - Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Senate Lounge-3rd Floor

    3/10/2026

  23. Referred: Fiscal Oversight

    3/9/2026Senate

  24. Reported Do Pass

    3/9/2026Senate

  25. Voted Do Pass

    3/9/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Truly Agreed

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Perfected

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Substitute

    1/21/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/7/2026

    PDF

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