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HB2580 • 2026

Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a member of the opposite biological sex

Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a member of the opposite biological sex

Education
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Coleman, Jeff (032)
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
01/08/2026 - Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  2. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)

  3. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  4. 2025-12-29 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a member of the opposite biological sex