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
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Laubinger
RRepublican
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