HB 3005 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library

HB 3005 establishes a formal process for reviewing requests to remove or relocate library materials in public libraries and school libraries. It requires libraries to create and publicly post clear policies for reconsideration, which can only occur after a formal request from a community member (for public libraries) or a parent/guardian (for school libraries), and only after the material has been reviewed per the policy. The bill specifies that digital materials can be removed at the article or issue level without disrupting entire databases, and prohibits removal during pending reviews. It also protects library staff from retaliation for refusing to remove materials before proper review.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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House Committee Substitute Perfected · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was updated from a 'House Committee Substitute' version to a 'Perfected' version, indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is ready for final action. A minor technical correction changed the bill number designation from 'H.02C' to 'H.02P' to reflect its current status. The substantive content of the bill, including definitions and policy provisions, remains unchanged.
Scope change
No change to the bill's scope or applicability; this is a procedural update.
TECHNICAL

The bill number designation was updated from 'H.02C' (Committee Substitute) to 'H.02P' (Perfected) to indicate the bill has been finalized by the House.

The header was updated to include the status label '[PERFECTED]', confirming the bill has completed the House committee process.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Adopted (H)
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors