Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 9 R cosponsors

HB 2760 — Establishes the "PRAISE Act", prohibiting the closure of places of worship during an emergency

Last action — Second read and referred: General Laws(S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 2760, the line that indicated a prior version has been removed and has been replaced with a confirmation that the bill has been perfected. This update is important because it shows that the bill has been revised and is now in its final form, ready for further consideration or voting. By making this change, lawmakers confirm that they are moving forward with the most accurate and refined version of the legislation.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
4547H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to houses of worship.
4547H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to houses of worship.
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EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
If the state or any of its political subdivisions violate this section, the religious place or places of worship affected may bring a civil action for relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Relief sought may include, but shall not be limited to, injunctive EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HB 2760 2 orders, compensatory damages, nominal damages, declaration of violation, and where malice or recklessness is demonstrated, punitive damages.
HB 2760 2 4.
If the state or any of its political subdivisions violate this section, the religious place or places of worship affected may bring a civil action for relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Relief sought may include, but shall not be limited to, injunctive orders, compensatory damages, nominal damages, declaration of violation, and where malice or recklessness is demonstrated, punitive damages.
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Action History

  1. Second read and referred: General Laws(S)

  2. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  3. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 104 NOES: 38 PRESENT: 6

  4. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  5. Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar (H)

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

  7. Voted Do Pass (H)

  8. Executive Session Completed (H)

  9. Referred: Fiscal Review(H)

  10. Perfected (H)

  11. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  12. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  13. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  14. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1

  15. Voted Do Pass (H)

  16. Executive Session Completed (H)

  17. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  18. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0

  19. Voted Do Pass (H)

  20. Executive Session Completed (H)

  21. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  22. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  23. Read Second Time (H)

  24. Read First Time (H)

  25. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 190 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (190)

190 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2760?
HB 2760 is sponsored by Brad Banderman (Republican), John Hewkin (Republican), Ed Lewis (Republican), Becky Laubinger (Republican), Deanna Self (Republican), Mike Costlow (Republican), Scott Miller (Republican), Mitch Boggs (Republican), and Sean Pouche (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2760?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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