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HB2685 • 2026

Designates the week of September 24th to 30th each year as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week"

Designates the week of September 24th to 30th each year as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week"

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Johnson, Michael (023)
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
01/08/2026 - Read Second Time (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. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  3. 2026-01-05 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Designates the week of September 24th to 30th each year as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week"