HB1778

Establishes the "Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act"

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

9:30 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

Feb 16

4:30 PM

Emerging Issues Executive Session

History

Mar 26

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Mar 26

House

Voted Do Pass (H)

Mar 26

House

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 1