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MO HB1788

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jim Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all campaign solicitations to clearly state which committee will benefit and what percentage of donations the committee will receive versus any businesses or other entities

  • Prohibits committees from accepting recurring contributions unless the donor gives affirmative consent; prechecked boxes do not constitute valid consent

  • Mandates committees provide receipts for recurring donations disclosing frequency, duration, and cancellation instructions, and must immediately cancel recurring donations upon request

  • Authorizes the Missouri Ethics Commission to impose civil penalties up to 100 times the contribution amount for violations of the recurring donation consent requirements

  • Recurring contributions automatically terminate after the relevant election, except for primary winners whose recurring donations may continue through the general election

Legislative Description

Modifies requirements for campaign contributions

Last Action

Second read and referred: Local Government, Elections and Pensions(S)

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government, Elections and Pensions2/26/2026
Rules - Administrative1/22/2026
Elections1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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