HB 2454 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to discriminatory employment practices and discriminatory housing practices based on a person's private medical history or medical choices

HB 2454 prohibits employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies in Missouri from discriminating against individuals based on their private medical history or medical choices. It specifically bans actions like refusal to hire, termination, demotion, or adverse employment decisions tied to such medical information, affecting employees and job applicants at businesses with six or more workers. The bill includes exceptions when medical history directly impacts job performance or for religious institutions regarding reproductive health services. It defines key terms like "adverse employment action" and requires medical inquiries to be job-related and necessary for business operations. The law applies to both employment and housing contexts as stated in its title, though the detailed provisions focus primarily on employment practices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 16, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 16, 2025
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Lilly Fuchs
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