HB 2580 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a member of the opposite biological sex

HB 2580 prohibits public school staff from supporting students' social transition to being perceived as the opposite biological sex. It requires staff to report student requests for such support to principals within 24 hours, and principals must notify parents within 72 hours. The bill bans staff from using alternative pronouns/names, discussing gender transition with students, or affirming a student's gender identity at school. Violations could lead to staff termination, license revocation, or parental lawsuits seeking damages or injunctions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 29, 2025 Last action Jan 8, 2026
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Jan 8, 2026
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Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
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Dec 29, 2025
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Jeff Coleman
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