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MO SJR109

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Schroer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Constitutional amendment submitted to Missouri voters for the November 2026 general election to repeal and replace Section 39(g) of Article III regarding sports wagering regulation

  • Removes the National Football League from the definition of "professional sports team" eligible for sports wagering licenses, while retaining MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, WNBA, and NWSL

  • Establishes licensing framework with retail licenses (up to $250,000 fee) for excursion gambling boats and professional sports teams, and mobile licenses (up to $500,000 fee) for online sports wagering operators

  • Imposes 10% tax on adjusted gross revenue from sports wagering, with revenues directed to education after covering Commission expenses and allocating the greater of 10% or $5 million to the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund

  • Sets minimum age of 21 for sports wagering, requires start date no later than December 1, 2025, and prohibits betting on individual athlete performance in single Missouri collegiate games and on youth/high school events

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to sports wagering

Last Action

Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming Committee

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Gaming2/23/2026
Appropriations2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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