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MO SB1278
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Coleman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Missouri private schools, public schools, charter schools, and postsecondary institutions from being members of or remitting funds to any statewide athletic association or national intercollegiate athletics organization that allows student athletes to use performance enhancing drugs
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Schools violating this provision lose all state aid under Chapter 163 (K-12 education funding), Chapter 173 (higher education funding), and any other state revenues
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Maintains existing provisions requiring students to compete in athletics categories matching the biological sex on their birth certificate as recorded at or near birth
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Parents, guardians, or students over 18 who are deprived of athletic opportunities due to violations may sue for injunctive relief, equitable relief, and recovery of attorney's fees and costs
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Provisions expire on August 28, 2027
Legislative Description
Prohibits elementary and secondary schools and institutions of postsecondary education from being members of athletic organizations that allow students to use performance enhancing drugs
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
1/27/2026