SB 78 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the First Amendment Protection Act, which prohibits professional license complaints and adverse actions based on constitutional rights

SB 78, the First Amendment Protection Act, prevents licensing boards from taking disciplinary action against professionals - such as doctors, lawyers, or teachers - based on their exercise of free speech, assembly, or other constitutional rights. It directly affects licensed individuals whose professional licenses might otherwise be threatened for protected activities like public protests or social media posts. The bill requires licensing agencies to dismiss any complaint or adverse action (including suspensions or revocations) that stems solely from constitutional expression. This creates a clear policy barrier ensuring professional licensing decisions do not infringe on First Amendment freedoms.
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Introduced Dec 1, 2024 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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