HB 2940 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to leaves of absence for military service

HB 2940 protects public employees in Missouri who serve in the National Guard or military reserves by guaranteeing they can take leave for military duty without losing their job, pay, seniority, or benefits. It specifically allows up to 120 hours (38 workdays) per federal fiscal year for federal military service, while providing full leave protections for state duty under the governor's call. The bill requires employees to submit military orders to their employer as proof of duty and prohibits employers from discriminating against or firing employees for military service. Volunteer firefighters receive all protections except those related to monetary compensation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 21 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred: Veterans and Armed Forces(H)
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Will Jobe
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