Provides that private schools shall not be civilly liable for establishing single-sex restrooms and changing rooms

Education

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Henderson, Mike; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-03-31
Official status: Voted Do Pass S Education Committee
Effective date: Emergency

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Bill History

2026-03-31 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Voted Do Pass S Education Committee
2026-03-24 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
2026-02-05 S309
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
2026-01-14 S173
S First Read

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SB 1558 - This act provides that private schools serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade shall not be civilly liable for designating restrooms and changing areas for the exclusive use of males or females only, based on the biological sex listed on an individual's original birth certificate. Exceptions are allowed for maintenance staff, emergency medical assistance, or parents accompanying children aged eight or younger with school permission.

Additionally, political subdivisions are prohibited from passing rules that would prevent private schools from establishing single-sex facilities. Any political subdivision that violates this act shall cover the private school’s legal costs in any resulting lawsuit.

The act contains an emergency clause.

This act is identical to HB 1893 (2026), HCS/HB 1197 (2025), and to provisions in HCS/SS/SB 38 (2025) and HCS/SS/SB 160 (2025).
OLIVIA SHANNON