Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 116: Establishes the "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 116 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 2, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act". Primary sponsor: Jim Murphy (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Mark Boyko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Kem Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Wick Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- Voted Do Pass (H)
- Executive Session Completed (H)
- Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 17 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 1
- Voted Do Pass (H)
- Executive Session Completed (H)
- Public Hearing Completed (H)
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