Modifies the "Show MO Act" tax credit caps for qualified motion media production projects
HB 2142 modifies Missouri's tax credit program for motion media productions (like films, TV shows, video games, and VR content) by increasing the base tax credit rate to 20% of qualifying expenses and adding up to 5% more for specific criteria, such as filming in Missouri, hiring Missouri residents, or promoting tourism. It directly affects production companies filming in Missouri that meet defined project size and content requirements (excluding news, ads, or political content). Key provisions include annual spending caps ($8 million/year for film/series through 2026, rising to $16 million/year after 2026), mandatory employment of Missouri residents/veterans based on project size, and requirements for promotional materials. The bill aims to incentivize local production while ensuring credits are tied to economic impact in Missouri.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 3, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2026
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House Committee Substitute
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Perfected
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was perfected by adding the 'Perfected' status and correcting a clerical error in the bill number designation from 'H' to 'P'. The primary policy change involves removing a provision that offered tax credits for hiring workers advancing in their careers, while simultaneously adding a provision that allows for an additional tax credit if the production takes place in rural or blighted areas.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding tax credit eligibility was narrowed by removing the workforce development requirement and expanded to include specific geographic incentives for rural and blighted areas.
FISCAL
Deleted a clause that allowed producers to earn an additional five percent tax credit if they hired Missouri residents to advance to the next level in a specialized craft position or learn a new skillset.
Added a clause that allows producers to earn an additional five percent tax credit if at least fifteen percent of the filming takes place in a rural or blighted area in Missouri.
TECHNICAL
Corrected the bill number designation from '5448H.02C' to '5448H.02P' and added the 'PERFECTED' status indicator.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Second read and referred: Economic and Workforce Development(S)
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 93 NOES: 54 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, adopted
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Adopted (H)
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred: Economic Development(H)
lower
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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