HB 2468 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions for eligibility for public assistance benefits

HB 2468 changes eligibility for Missouri's SNAP (food assistance) and MO HealthNet (medical assistance) by requiring applicants to prove U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful immigration status under federal definitions. Applicants must provide documentary evidence (like a driver's license or federal immigration documents) at application, or use a sworn affidavit for temporary benefits while gathering proof. State agencies must verify lawful presence through the federal SAVE program, with temporary benefits limited to 90 days or until proof is submitted. The bill excludes emergency medical care, prenatal services, and certain other benefits from these restrictions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 Last action May 7, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
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Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brandon Phelps
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