Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 15 D cosponsors

HB 3178 — Requires all rules and regulations for library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(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 February 03, 2026. 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

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (15 D).

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill mandates compliance with the First Amendment for library programs receiving state funds.

This legislation requires all rules for library programs funded by the state to align with First Amendment rights. It also sets out funding distribution guidelines for public libraries, ensuring they are fair and based on population.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill could impact library staff and how they manage access to library resources under new regulations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (184)

184 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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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3178?
HB 3178 is sponsored by Martin Jacobs (Democratic), Jaclyn Zimmermann (Democratic), Michael Burton (Democratic), Gregg Bush (Democratic), LaDonna Appelbaum (Democratic), Kem Smith (Democratic), Marla Smith (Democratic), Kemp Strickler (Democratic), Mark Boyko (Democratic), Nick Kimble (Democratic), Ken Jamison (Democratic), Elizabeth Fuchs (Democratic), Jo Doll (Democratic), Jeremy Dean (Democratic), and Wick Thomas (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 3178?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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