Labor & Employment in Missouri

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 1325: Creates a sub-minimum wage rate for minors

SB 1325 establishes a minimum wage of $6.50 per hour for most workers (or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher), with annual inflation adjustments until 2024. For minors under 18, it sets a higher minimum wage of $12.30 per hour (or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher), directly affecting employers who hire young workers. The standard minimum wage will increase to $13.75 per hour in 2025 and $15.00 per hour in 2026, with public employers subject to these rates starting in 2025. This policy requires employers to pay minors at least $12.30 hourly, which is initially higher than the standard rate but may align with future standard increases.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2507: Prohibits labor organizations from collecting payment for union dues from a new employee until such employee has worked at least two hundred fifty hours

HB 2507 requires labor organizations in Missouri to wait until a new employee completes 250 hours of work before collecting union dues. This directly affects new employees who join unions, giving them a 250-hour "grace period" to work before dues are required. The bill mandates that employers provide new hires with a written accounting of all dues owed, including how calculations are made, and requires the employee to sign an acknowledgment of this notice before starting work. The law does not prevent voluntary dues payments during the grace period or apply to existing collective bargaining agreements signed before the bill’s effective date.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

in committee · Missouri · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2332: Establishes the "Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Rights Act"

HB 2332 creates the "Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Rights Act" in Missouri, establishing specific procedural protections for firefighters during investigations that could lead to disciplinary action. The bill requires that interrogations (formal questioning about misconduct) occur during work hours (with compensation for off-duty time if needed), that firefighters be informed of the investigation's nature and the identity of the interrogator, and that only two interrogators be present. It also explicitly protects firefighters' rights to engage in political activities while on duty or in uniform and to seek election to local governing boards like school districts. This law applies directly to all full-time or part-time firefighters employed by Missouri fire departments, fire districts, or emergency services agencies.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Tags Public Safety

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1921: Creates the "Missouri Worker Dues Tax Fairness Act", authorizing an income tax subtraction for certain union dues paid to a labor organization by a taxpayer

HB 1921, the "Missouri Worker Dues Tax Fairness Act," allows Missouri taxpayers to subtract union dues from their state income tax. It applies to individuals who pay union dues (including initiation fees but excluding political contributions) and are subject to Missouri income tax, with a maximum annual subtraction of $2,000 per person or $4,000 for joint returns. The deduction becomes effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and requires taxpayers to provide documentation like pay stubs or union statements to claim the benefit. This policy directly affects union members by reducing their taxable income for state tax purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Income Tax Collective Bargaining

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2454: Establishes provisions relating to discriminatory employment practices and discriminatory housing practices based on a person's private medical history or medical choices

HB 2454 prohibits employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies in Missouri from discriminating against individuals based on their private medical history or medical choices. It specifically bans actions like refusal to hire, termination, demotion, or adverse employment decisions tied to such medical information, affecting employees and job applicants at businesses with six or more workers. The bill includes exceptions when medical history directly impacts job performance or for religious institutions regarding reproductive health services. It defines key terms like "adverse employment action" and requires medical inquiries to be job-related and necessary for business operations. The law applies to both employment and housing contexts as stated in its title, though the detailed provisions focus primarily on employment practices.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Women's Health

in committee · Missouri · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1733: Establishes the "Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Rights Act"

HB 1733 establishes the "Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Rights Act" for Missouri firefighters employed by public agencies (including fire departments, emergency dispatch, and EMS). It requires that during investigations leading to disciplinary action, firefighters must be informed of their rights, including the Garrity warning (that answers won’t be used criminally), allowed reasonable breaks, and permitted to have a representative present. The bill also prohibits employers from coercing firefighters to disclose social media passwords or sharing their personal information with media without consent. These provisions apply to all formal interrogations by employers regarding alleged misconduct.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Tags Public Safety

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1089: Requires health benefit plans providing for maternity benefits to cover a home blood pressure monitoring device and associated services for pregnant and postpartum women

SB 1089 - This act provides that health benefit plans providing for maternity benefits shall provide coverage for a home blood pressure monitoring device and home blood pressure monitoring device services, as defined in the act, for pregnant and postpartum women. This act contains provisions identical to provisions in SB 539 (2025), substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 2371 (2026), HB 842 (2025), and similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026), the truly agreed to and finally passed HCS/SS/SCS/SB 878 (2026), and SB 498 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Women's Health

passed · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1628: Modifies provisions relating to the department of higher education and workforce development

HB 1628 modifies Missouri's higher education and workforce development laws by creating a "Ready to Work" endorsement program for high school seniors, allowing schools to certify students meeting specific academic and work-readiness standards by June 2007. It reorganizes the workforce development governance structure, renaming the "Missouri Workforce Investment Board" to the "Workforce Development Board" and aligning its operations with federal WIOA requirements. The bill also requires the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to coordinate state and federal job training resources, including ensuring economically disadvantaged individuals have access to new job opportunities created through state business assistance programs. These changes directly affect high school students, local workforce boards, and state agencies managing job training and employment services.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Workforce Development

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2068: Modifies provisions of the employment security program

HB 2068 modifies Missouri's unemployment benefits program by replacing disqualification rules for claimants who left jobs voluntarily or failed to meet job search requirements. It affects individuals applying for unemployment benefits who quit work without "good cause" (e.g., not contacting a temporary agency for reassignment) or who didn't apply for suitable work when directed. Key changes include adding specific exceptions to disqualification, such as quitting for a higher-paying job, returning to a regular employer, pregnancy with medical proof, or relocating due to a military spouse's permanent station change. The bill also clarifies that temporary workers must contact their agency for reassignment to avoid disqualification. These provisions aim to adjust eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits under Missouri law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Unemployment

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2192: Promotes DEI initiatives in public institutions

HB 2192 protects and promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Missouri's public institutions, including schools, universities, and government agencies. The bill explicitly prohibits state laws, policies, or executive orders from defunding, restricting, or penalizing these efforts, covering DEI offices, inclusive curriculum training, and voluntary employee engagement programs. It requires the Missouri Commission on Human Rights to investigate complaints about violations and recommend remedies to restore affected DEI programs. The bill aims to ensure public institutions can maintain these initiatives without state interference.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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