Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 2366 — Modifies provisions relating to employment of unauthorized aliens

Last action — Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    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 has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (Republican) on May 28, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    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 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill modifies laws regarding the employment of unauthorized aliens.

The bill updates existing provisions concerning the employment of individuals not authorized to work. It aims to clarify regulations and enforcement related to this issue.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 2366 has been updated to reflect a new version, indicated as "PERFECTED." This change signifies that the earlier draft has been improved or finalized to better meet the needs of the legislation. This revision is important because it shows progress in the legislative process and ensures that the bill is polished before further consideration.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS.
2366 & 2511 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5876H.02T 2026 AN ACT To repeal sections 285.530, 285.535, 285.543, and 285.550, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to employment, with penalty provisions.
2366 & 2511 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5876H.02P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 285.530, 285.535, 285.543, and 285.550, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to employment, with penalty provisions.
During or immediately after an emergency, the requirements of this subsection that a business entity enroll and participate in a federal work EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
During or immediately after an emergency, the requirements of this subsection that a business entity enroll and participate in a federal work authorization program shall be suspended for fifteen working days.
As used in this EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 2 authorization program shall be suspended for fifteen working days.
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 2 subsection, "emergency" includes the following natural and manmade disasters:
As used in this subsection, "emergency" includes the following natural and manmade disasters:
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 3 3.
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Upon receipt of a valid complaint, the attorney general shall, within fifteen business days, request identity information from the business entity regarding any persons alleged to be unauthorized aliens.
Upon receipt of a valid complaint, the attorney general shall, within fifteen business days, request identity information from the business entity regarding any persons HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 3 alleged to be unauthorized aliens.
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 4 (b) If the court finds that a business entity knowingly violated subsection 1 of section 285.530, the court shall direct the applicable municipal or county governing body to suspend the business permit, if such exists, and any applicable licenses or exemptions of such business entity for fourteen days.
(b) If the court finds that a business entity knowingly violated subsection 1 of section 285.530, the court shall direct the applicable municipal or county governing body to suspend HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 4 the business permit, if such exists, and any applicable licenses or exemptions of such business entity for fourteen days.
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 5 (1) Upon the first violation of subsection 1 of section 285.530 by any business entity awarded a state contract or grant or receiving a state-administered tax credit, tax abatement, or loan from the state, the business entity shall be deemed in breach of contract and the state may terminate the contract and suspend or debar the business entity from doing business with the state for a period of three years.
(1) Upon the first violation of subsection 1 of section 285.530 by any business entity awarded a state contract or grant or receiving a state-administered tax credit, tax abatement, HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 5 or loan from the state, the business entity shall be deemed in breach of contract and the state may terminate the contract and suspend or debar the business entity from doing business with the state for a period of three years.
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 6 15.
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Any business entity which terminates an employee in accordance with this section shall not be liable for any claims made against the business entity under chapter 213 for the termination.] The attorney general may investigate alleged or suspected violations of sections 285.500 to 285.515 and shall have all powers provided by sections 407.040 to 407.090, in connection with any investigation of an alleged or suspected violation of sections 285.525 to 285.555.
Any business entity which terminates an employee in accordance with this section shall not be liable for any claims made against the business entity under chapter 213 for the HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 6 termination.] The attorney general may investigate alleged or suspected violations of sections 285.500 to 285.515 and shall have all powers provided by sections 407.040 to 407.090, in connection with any investigation of an alleged or suspected violation of sections 285.525 to 285.555.
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 7 6.
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[285.543.
HCS HBs 2366 & 2511 7 [285.543.
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Action History

  1. Delivered to Governor

  2. Signed by President Pro Tem (S)

  3. Signed by House Speaker (H)

  4. Senate Message (S)

  5. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 31 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  6. Taken Up for Third Reading (S)

  7. Reported Do Pass (S)

  8. Voted Do Pass (S)

  9. Executive Session Scheduled - Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:45 p.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor

  10. Referred: Fiscal Oversight(S)

  11. Reported Do Pass (S)

  12. Voted Do Pass (S)

  13. Executive Session Held (S)

  14. Public Hearing Held (S)

  15. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:30 a.m., or Upon Adjournment of Gubernatorial Appointments, Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor

  16. Second read and referred: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics(S)

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

  18. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 139 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 1

  19. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

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

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

  22. Voted Do Pass (H)

  23. Executive Session Completed (H)

  24. Referred: Fiscal Review(H)

  25. Perfected (H)

  26. HCS Adopted (H)

  27. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  28. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  29. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  30. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  31. Voted Do Pass (H)

  32. Executive Session Completed (H)

  33. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  34. HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  35. HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  36. Executive Session Completed (H)

  37. Action Postponed (H)

  38. Executive Session Continued

  39. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  40. Referred: Commerce(H)

  41. Read Second Time (H)

  42. Read First Time (H)

  43. Prefiled (H)

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

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2366?
HB 2366 is sponsored by Scott Miller (Republican) and Jeff Vernetti (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2366?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2025. Enacted.
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