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MO HB1607

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hardy Billington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the August 28, 2027 sunset date from Missouri's law requiring students to compete in athletics based on biological sex as stated on their birth certificate at or near the time of birth

  • Prohibits private schools, public school districts, charter schools, and postsecondary institutions from allowing students to compete in athletics designated for the opposite biological sex

  • Allows female students to compete in male-designated athletics if no corresponding female competition is offered

  • Schools violating the law lose all state aid under chapters 163 and 173, plus any other state revenues

  • Provides a private cause of action for students or parents deprived of athletic opportunities, including injunctive relief and recovery of attorney's fees and costs

Legislative Description

Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues1/8/2026

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