Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1770
Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rick Brattin (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1770 - This act requires a state agency to refer to Judea and Samaria in any official government material and to not use the term "West Bank". A state agency shall not use state moneys to create any official government material that refers to Judea and Samaria as "West Bank". The act authorizes the director of a state agency to waive the provisions of the act if it is in the best interests of the state and notice is provided to the President Pro Tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
This act is identical to SB 1244 (2026).
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Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - May 7, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee