HB1778

Missouri HB1778 establishes the "Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act" to protect religious groups and places of worship from certain government.

Missouri HB1778, known as the "Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act," aims to safeguard religious groups and places of worship from government actions that limit or prohibit religious services or meetings. The act prohibits public officials from issuing orders that restrict religious groups from holding services or meetings in places of worship. It defines "public official" as any elected or appointed officer, employee, or agent of the state of Missouri or any political subdivision, board, commission, bureau, or other public body.