Proposes a new constitutional amendment that limits the powers of corporations
HJR 160 proposes a Missouri constitutional amendment banning corporations, nonprofits, LLCs, and other business entities from engaging in election or ballot initiative activities (like funding political campaigns or ballot measures). It revokes all existing corporate powers except those necessary for business or charitable operations, requiring entities violating this ban to forfeit special benefits like limited liability. The amendment takes effect after December 3, 2026, and explicitly excludes news media from the ban if operating independently of candidates or parties. This would directly affect all incorporated entities operating in Missouri.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Dean
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HJR 160
Scope: MO
Hi! I can help you understand HJR 160. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline