MO HJR62

Repeals and replaces Section 5 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution to expand protections for religious expression and prayer rights.

Protects citizens' rights to pray individually or corporately on government premises and public property within the same parameters as other free speech, and allows elected officials and state employees to pray on government premises.

Permits students to express religious beliefs in academic work without discrimination and prohibits compulsion to participate in assignments violating religious beliefs; requires public schools to display the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.

Allows the General Assembly and political subdivisions to invite clergy to offer invocations or prayers at official meetings and sessions.

Specifies the amendment does not expand prisoners' rights beyond federal law, excuse illegal conduct, or justify practices inconsistent with public safety and order, and adds gender-inclusive language ("and women," "or her") throughout the section.