HB 3465 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to the severability of provisions within legislation

HB 3465 clarifies how courts handle invalid sections of laws. If a court finds part of a bill unconstitutional or invalid, the rest of the law remains in effect unless the court determines the legislature would not have passed the remaining parts without the invalid section. To declare the rest invalid, the court must find clear and convincing evidence that the valid parts are incomplete or unworkable alone. This bill affects courts and future legislation by setting a standard for when law sections can be removed without voiding the entire law. It is a procedural rule, not a policy change affecting residents or businesses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Mar 5, 2026
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Referred: Legislative Review(H)
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Feb 26, 2026
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Ben Keathley
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