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MO HB2771

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Boykin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Missouri National Guard members called to active state duty for more than 30 consecutive days become entitled to all rights and protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. Section 3901 et seq.)

  • Missouri employees who are National Guard members of other states receive the same protections when called to active state duty by their state's governor or adjutant general for more than 30 consecutive days

  • National Guard members may file suit in any court of competent jurisdiction if they believe their rights under this section have been violated

  • The attorney general may bring suit against employers who violate these provisions

  • Reemployment rights under Title 38 of the U.S. Code continue to apply to state military forces, out-of-state National Guard members working in Missouri, and U.S. Armed Forces reserve members called to active duty

Legislative Description

Provides federal Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protections to National Guard members called to state duty

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 21 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Armed Forces2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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