Establishes the "Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act"
This bill creates the Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act to prevent public officials from issuing orders that stop religious groups or their places of worship from holding services or meetings. It specifically protects these groups from restrictions related to public health mandates or other government directives, while explicitly allowing buildings to follow standard fire and safety codes. The law includes exceptions for situations involving imminent dangers like natural disasters or terrorist threats, as well as cases where a religious group plans to commit acts of violence or harm.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2023
Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Apr 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative Oversight(H)
lower
Apr 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 30, 2024
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Government Accountability(H)
lower
Dec 18, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Riley
RRepublican
Co
Brad Banderman
RRepublican
Co
Chris Dinkins
RRepublican
Co
Renee Reuter
RRepublican
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