Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2682: Renames the "Missouri Student Religious Liberties Act" the "Missouri Safeguarding Personal Expression at K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act" and creates provisions safeguarding students' political and ideological expression at public schools

Passed one chamber Last action April 30, 2026: SCS Voted Do Pass (S)

Plain-language summary

HB 2682 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Renames the "Missouri Student Religious Liberties Act" the "Missouri Safeguarding Personal Expression at K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act" and creates provisions safeguarding students' political and ideological expression at public schools. Primary sponsor: Darin Chappell (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): SCS Voted Do Pass (S).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Darin Chappell (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.