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HB 2562·MO·house

Modifies exemptions to the sunshine law

FailedFiled Dec 22, 2025
Sponsor: Mike Costlow (R)
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Referred: Local Government(H)

Mar 26, 2026

Summary

The bill repeals the existing Section 610.021 and replaces it with a new list of exemptions that let public bodies close meetings, records, and votes in specific situations such as ongoing lawsuits, real‑estate deals, personnel actions, and certain security or health matters. It also requires some closed information to be released after a final outcome, like after a settlement is signed or a real‑estate transaction is completed. The changes are intended to balance privacy or safety concerns with the public’s right to know.

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