Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 2263 — Creates provisions that allow for transfer of utility service to a spouse of the account holder without additional fees under certain circumstances

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows spouses to transfer utility services without fees under specific conditions.

This legislation enables the transfer of utility services to a spouse without additional fees if the account holder dies, is deported, or is incarcerated. However, certain conditions may require a deposit from the spouse.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may ease the burden on families during difficult times by allowing seamless transfers of utility accounts.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Missouri Revised Statutes: Section 393.1685, RSMo.

  • Section 393.1685, RSMo

    require additional deposits or transfer fees to transfer services to the spouse of the account holder when the account is in good standing and the account holder: (1)s; (2) Is deported; or (3) Is incarcerated for more than thirty days. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, a new deposit may be required if: (a) The spouse has an unpaid bill within the last five years that, at the time of the transfer request, remains unpaid and is not the subject of a dispute with any public utility for the same type of service; (b) The spouse has, in the last five years and without authorization, interfered with or diverted the service of a public utility for the same type of service; or (c)spouse fails to provide proof of identity, such as government-issued photo identification and Social Security number. (2) new deposit is required under the provisions of this subsection, the public utility shall permit the spouse to pay the deposit in installments unless the public utility bold-face shows the spouse has previously interfered with, diverted, or used the service of the utility without authorization. 3.ublic utility may require proper documentation, such as a marriage certificate or proof of residency, before transferring service to the spouse of the account holder under subsection 1 of this section.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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 2263?
HB 2263 is sponsored by Gregg Bush (Democratic) and Kathy Steinhoff (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2263?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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