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SB1077 • 2026

Creates the Missouri Religious Liberty Act, which prohibits certain orders regarding religious groups or places of worship

Creates the Missouri Religious Liberty Act, which prohibits certain orders regarding religious groups or places of worship

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Schnelting, Adam; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-15
Official status
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-15 S186

    Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S58

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1077 - This act creates the Missouri Religious Liberty Act. No public official shall issue an order that has the effect of limiting or prohibiting religious groups, or places of worship, from holding religious services or meetings. This act shall not apply to religious groups using places of worship to knowingly commit or plan to commit act of violence or harm.

This act is substantially similar to HCS/HB 75 (2025) and SB 739 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN