Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1077
Creates the Missouri Religious Liberty Act, which prohibits certain orders regarding religious groups or places of worship
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Adam Schnelting (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1077 - This act creates the Missouri Religious Liberty Act. No public official shall issue an order that has the effect of limiting or prohibiting religious groups, or places of worship, from holding religious services or meetings. This act shall not apply to religious groups using places of worship to knowingly commit or plan to commit act of violence or harm.
This act is substantially similar to HB 1778 (2026), HCS/HB 75 (2025), and SB 739 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee