HB 2179 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies the process by which public notice is required to be published in charter counties

HB 2179 modifies how public notices must be published in Missouri's charter counties. It allows notices required by law to be published either online on the Secretary of State's website or in a newspaper, replacing previous requirements. The Secretary of State must create a searchable, public webpage to host all such notices. This change directly affects charter counties (like Kansas City or St. Louis) that manage their own local government operations. The bill focuses on updating notice publication methods to improve public access to government information.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 4, 2025 Last action Apr 13, 2026

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MINOR

The bill was amended to expand the ability of political subdivisions and governmental entities to publish required public notices on their official websites and social media accounts. This change allows digital publication to serve as valid legal notice if a newspaper refuses to publish or no qualifying newspaper exists in the area, while also requiring these entities to keep proof of digital publication for at least one year.

Scope change

The scope of applicability was expanded to include political subdivisions and governmental entities, whereas the original version primarily focused on counties with charter forms of government.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility for political subdivisions and governmental entities to publish notices on official websites and social media accounts.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for entities to retain proof of digital publication for at least one year.

Modified the conditions under which digital publication is valid, explicitly including scenarios where a newspaper fails or refuses to publish after proper payment.

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Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Committee

Referred: Legislative Review(H)

lower

Dec 4, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors