Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 849 — Places a moratorium on the construction of solar projects

Last action — Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection

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

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

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

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

SB 849 places a moratorium on all solar project construction until 2027.

This bill establishes a moratorium on the construction of solar projects in Missouri until December 31, 2027, unless certain environmental rules are promulgated before then. The Department of Natural Resources is tasked with creating these rules during this period.

Summary

SB 849 - The act provides that there shall be a moratorium on the construction of new and current solar projects in the state beginning the effective date of the act. The Department of Natural Resources shall promulgate rules concerning environmental issues with respect to the construction, placement, and operation of a solar project. The moratorium shall end on December 31, 2027. However, if the Department does not promulgate the rules before such date, the moratorium shall continue until such rules have been promulgated. This act has an emergency clause. The act is identical to SB 933 (2026) and similar to HB 2477 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection

  2. Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

  3. Reported from S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee

  4. Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee

  5. Hearing Conducted S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee

  6. Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee

  7. S First Read

  8. Prefiled

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 849 do?
SB 849 - The act provides that there shall be a moratorium on the construction of new and current solar projects in the state beginning the effective date of the act. The Department of Natural Resources shall promulgate rules concerning environmental issues with respect to the construction, placement, and operation of a solar project. The moratorium shall end on December 31, 2027. However, if the Department does not promulgate the rules before such date, the moratorium shall continue until such rules have been promulgated. This act has an emergency clause. The act is identical to SB 933 (2026) and similar to HB 2477 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA
Who sponsors SB 849?
SB 849 is sponsored by Cindy O'Laughlin.
What is the current status of SB 849?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 849?
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