Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1612: Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each building and classroom in the school district
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1612 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each building and classroom in the school district. Primary sponsor: Hardy Billington (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Billington | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 152 |
| Mike McGirl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Brian Seitz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Read First Time (H)
- Prefiled (H)