Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions
HB 937 requires Missouri public schools and postsecondary institutions to treat antisemitic harassment and discrimination identically to racial discrimination under existing laws. It mandates schools to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism into their codes of conduct, prohibit antisemitic behavior that creates fear or impedes access, and report incidents to a state Title VI coordinator. The bill also encourages integrating Jewish American heritage into curricula while clarifying that criticism of Israel is not antisemitic and protecting First Amendment rights. Schools must investigate complaints within 30 days and face potential federal reporting if unresolved, with annual reports submitted to the legislature.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2025
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What changed between versions
House Committee Substitute
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Perfected
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was perfected by adding a new section number (160.082) to the list of amended sections, changing the count from four to five new sections. The text also restored a line that was accidentally deleted during the committee substitute phase, ensuring the full definition of antisemitism includes protections for individuals visiting or attending educational institutions.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly includes five new sections instead of four, with the addition of section 160.082 to the list of amended statutes.
TECHNICAL
The bill header was updated to reflect 'PERFECTED' status and changed the Chief Clerk identifier from 2239H.02C to 2239H.02P.
Section 160.082 was added to the list of new sections being created in chapters 160 and 173.
SCOPE
The act description was updated to indicate five new sections are being added instead of four.
REQUIREMENT
A line was restored that clarifies the prohibition on conduct applies to individuals working at, visiting, or attending the educational institution, ensuring broader protection.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
29
Key actions
11
Committee
12
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room 2 - 1st Floor
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Second read and referred: General Laws(S)
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 108 NOES: 10 PRESENT: 25
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1 adopted
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Adopted (H)
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred: Higher Education and Workforce Development(H)
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Hruza
RRepublican
Co
Becky Laubinger
RRepublican
Co
Bill Irwin
RRepublican
Co
Brian Seitz
RRepublican
Co
Cathy Loy
RRepublican
Co
Chad Perkins
RRepublican
Co
Chris Warwick
RRepublican
Co
Ed Lewis
RRepublican
Co
Matthew Overcast
RRepublican
Co
Ron Fowler
RRepublican
Co
Scott Miller
RRepublican
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