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MO HB2061

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Hruza

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Missouri public schools and public postsecondary institutions to treat antisemitic harassment and discrimination identically to race-based discrimination, using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition adopted May 26, 2016

  • Mandates integration of antisemitism definitions into student, faculty, and employee codes of conduct, with penalties for violations in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

  • Establishes formal complaint processes through Title VI coordinators at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (for K-12) and the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (for postsecondary), with 30-day remediation requirements for institutions found in violation

  • Requires annual reports on antisemitic discrimination complaints to be published online and submitted to the General Assembly before July 1st each year

  • Protects First Amendment rights by specifying that criticism of Israel similar to criticism of other countries shall not be considered antisemitic, and prohibits institutions from creating lists or databases of students based on religious or political views

Legislative Description

Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (S)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Oversight3/9/2026
General Laws2/26/2026
Fiscal Review2/12/2026
Rules - Legislative1/22/2026
Emerging Issues1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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