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MO SB1225

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Moon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act" allowing Missouri to declare federal laws, executive orders, agency rules, court decisions, and treaties null and void if deemed unconstitutional

  • Defines "unconstitutional federal action" as any federal action enacted without authority specifically delegated to the federal government through the U.S. Constitution

  • Requires the General Assembly to evaluate federal actions using originalist interpretation, including ratifying debates, Constitutional Convention participants' understanding, first Congress interpretations, and first Chief Justice opinions

  • Prohibits state and local officeholders, agencies, and employees from assisting in enforcement of nullified federal actions, and bars use of state or local funds for such enforcement

  • Allows nullification through legislative bills (limited to one vote per federal action per year) or through state court holdings, with the General Assembly authorized to prescribe crimes and penalties for violations

Legislative Description

Creates a process for nullification of federal actions

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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