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HB2576 • 2026

Creates several new state designations

Creates several new state designations

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Black, John (129)
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
04/20/2026 - Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Amendments

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5665H02.03H

5665H02.03H • Smith (074)

Distributed

Plain English: Distributed 5665H02.03H by Smith (074)

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5665H02.06H

5665H02.06H • Smith (074)

Distributed

Plain English: Distributed 5665H02.06H by Smith (074)

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HA 4

5665H04.01H • Smith (068)

Withdrawn

Plain English: Withdrawn 5665H04.01H by Smith (068)

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HA 3

5665H04.02H • Cook

Adopted

Plain English: Adopted 5665H04.02H by Cook

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5665H04.04H

5665H04.04H • Falkner

Distributed

Plain English: Distributed 5665H04.04H by Falkner

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HA 2

5665H04.05H • Smith (046)

Adopted

Plain English: Adopted 5665H04.05H by Smith (046)

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5665H04.07H

5665H04.07H • Jobe

Distributed

Plain English: Distributed 5665H04.07H by Jobe

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HA 1

5665H04.08H • Mansur

Adopted

Plain English: Adopted 5665H04.08H by Mansur

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HA 5

5665H04.09H • Burton

Adopted

Plain English: Adopted 5665H04.09H by Burton

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  2. 2026-04-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  3. 2026-04-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 140 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 2

  4. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  5. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Title of Bill - Agreed To

  6. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HS Adopted (H)

  7. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, HA2, HA 3, HA 5, adopted

  8. 2026-04-13 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  9. 2026-04-09 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

  10. 2026-04-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  11. 2026-04-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  12. 2026-04-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HS Voted Do Pass (H)

  13. 2026-03-31 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  14. 2026-03-23 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  15. 2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

  16. 2026-03-10 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Committed to: Legislative Review(H)

  17. 2026-03-09 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  18. 2026-02-17 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  19. 2026-02-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  20. 2026-02-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  21. 2026-02-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  22. 2026-02-02 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  23. 2026-01-28 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  24. 2026-01-28 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  25. 2026-01-21 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  26. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  27. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Special Committee on Tourism(H)

  28. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  29. 2025-12-23 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Creates several new state designations