HB 2172 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Provides procedures for making real property available for school purposes to charter schools and school districts

HB 2172 prohibits local governments (like cities or counties) from blocking charter schools from using properties for education by banning ordinances, deed restrictions, or other rules that prevent such use. It requires school districts to offer unused school buildings (not used for academic purposes with no 2-year plan) to charter schools first, with 60-day public notice online listing key details like square footage and contact info. Charter schools have the right to purchase or lease these buildings at fair market value, and if leasing, they cover maintenance, utilities, and taxes during the term. The bill ensures school districts cannot sell or lease such properties to non-charter entities without giving charter schools the initial opportunity.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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