Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 1818 — Creates provisions relating to regulation of online content involving minors

Last action — Action Postponed (H)

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 1818 includes new provisions that specifically focus on the responsibilities of social media platforms regarding the monetization of content involving minors. It requires these platforms to create and follow a strategy to reduce risks, including setting rules for content related to minors and providing information to content creators about their legal obligations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals can report violations to the attorney general, but it removes the option for the attorney general to bring a civil action in these cases. These changes aim to enhance protections for minors online while ensuring social media companies take responsibility for their content practices.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
1818 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE LAUBINGER.
1818 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5298H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to regulation of online content involving minors.
5298H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to regulation of online content involving minors.
HB 1818 2 (6) "Social media platform", an internet-based service or application that has account holders in the state and that meets all of the following criteria with respect to account holders:
HCS HB 1818 2 (6) "Social media platform", an internet-based service or application that has account holders in the state and that meets all of the following criteria with respect to account holders:
HB 1818 3 (b) The total number of social media posts that generated compensation during the reporting period;
HCS HB 1818 3 (b) The total number of social media posts that generated compensation during the reporting period;
and HB 1818 4 (d) The account shall meet the requirements of sections 404.005 to 404.094, the Missouri transfers to minors law.
and HCS HB 1818 4 (d) The account shall meet the requirements of sections 404.005 to 404.094, the Missouri transfers to minors law.
or (3) In the case of any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, this state, a political subdivision of this state, or of an intelligence agency of the United States.
(3) In the case of any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, this state, a political subdivision of this state, or of an intelligence agency of the United States;
HB 1818 5 8.
or HCS HB 1818 5 (4) In the case of a social media platform with regard to online content provided by content creators unless the social media platform intentionally solicits, or knowingly and predominantly distributes, such content.
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This section shall not be construed to impose liability in a manner that is inconsistent with the federal Communications Decency Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C.
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Action History

  1. Action Postponed (H)

  2. Executive Session Continued

  3. Action Postponed (H)

  4. Executive Session Continued

  5. Action Postponed (H)

  6. Executive Session Continued

  7. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  8. HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 17 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  9. HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  10. Executive Session Completed (H)

  11. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  12. Referred: Children and Families(H)

  13. Read Second Time (H)

  14. Read First Time (H)

  15. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1818?
HB 1818 is sponsored by Jeff Myers (Republican) and Becky Laubinger (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1818?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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