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MO HB2086

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Keathley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Missouri-licensed attorneys from being required to complete continuing legal education credits devoted exclusively to explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency

  • Retains the Missouri Supreme Court's exclusive authority to admit and license attorneys to practice in state courts, subject to this new exception

  • Amends Missouri Supreme Court Rule 15.05 governing attorney continuing legal education requirements

  • Establishes that if a conflict exists between this statute and Supreme Court Rule 15.05 regarding these specific CLE topics, the statute governs

Legislative Description

Establishes provisions relating to continuing legal education requirements for attorneys licensed to practice law in this state

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 0

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2026

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