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MO SB1244
Bill
AI Summary
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Missouri state agencies would be prohibited from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials, instead requiring use of "Judea and Samaria" to refer to territory Israel captured from Jordan in the 1967 Six-Day War
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"Judea" refers to land south of Jerusalem; "Samaria" refers to land north of Jerusalem under this designation
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State funds cannot be used to create any official materials that use the term "West Bank"
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Agency directors may waive the prohibition if they determine it is in the state's interests and submit written explanation to legislative leadership within 30 days
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"Official government material" includes guidance, rules, briefings, press releases, and communications prepared by any state department, division, office, board, commission, or institution
Legislative Description
Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria
Last Action
Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee
3/11/2026