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HB2918 • 2026

Establishes the "Cronkite Journalistic Standards and New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media

Establishes the "Cronkite Journalistic Standards and New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media

Education
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Miller, Scott (069)
Last action
2026-03-12
Official status
03/12/2026 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-12 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 3

  2. 2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  3. 2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  4. 2026-02-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  5. 2026-01-15 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)

  6. 2026-01-13 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  7. 2026-01-12 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Official Summary Text

Establishes the "Cronkite Journalistic Standards and New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media