HB 2526 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions on sex-related classifications

HB 2526 redefines "sex" in Missouri state law to mean only the biological classification of male or female at birth, as clinically verified. This bill directly affects all state statutes using "sex" or "gender" by requiring legal definitions to align with this biological standard, excluding "gender identity" from being used as a synonym. Key provisions include explicitly stating there are only two sexes, clarifying that intersex individuals do not constitute a third sex, and prohibiting "gender identity" from replacing "sex" in legal contexts. The bill amends multiple existing statutes to implement these definitions across state law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 18, 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 18, 2025
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Becky Laubinger
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