HB 3178·MO·house
Requires all rules and regulations for library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment
FailedFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Wick Thomas (D)
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill would make any rules or regulations for library programs that receive state money conform to the U.S. First Amendment, Missouri’s free‑speech clause, and applicable civil‑rights laws. It also mandates a review of rules created before July 1, 2026 by August 28, 2028 and outlines how state aid is allocated to public libraries. The measure did not pass.
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