HB3178

Missouri HB3178 mandates that rules and regulations for library programs receiving state funding comply with the First Amendment and civil rights.

Missouri HB3178 requires all rules and regulations for library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment, the Missouri Constitution's freedom of speech provision, and applicable federal and state civil rights laws. These laws cover public accommodations, discrimination, and harassment protections. Rules and regulations made before July 1, 2026, must be reviewed for compliance by August 28, 2028. The bill also outlines the distribution of state aid to public libraries, ensuring equal per capita rates based on population.