Modifies provisions for eligibility for public assistance benefits
HB 2468 changes eligibility for Missouri's SNAP (food assistance) and MO HealthNet (medical assistance) by requiring applicants to prove U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful immigration status under federal definitions. Applicants must provide documentary evidence (like a driver's license or federal immigration documents) at application, or use a sworn affidavit for temporary benefits while gathering proof. State agencies must verify lawful presence through the federal SAVE program, with temporary benefits limited to 90 days or until proof is submitted. The bill excludes emergency medical care, prenatal services, and certain other benefits from these restrictions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2025
Last action May 7, 2026
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Total actions
16
Key actions
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Committee
6
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandon Phelps
RRepublican
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