Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1998: Prohibits educational institutions from using state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion purposes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1998 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits educational institutions from using state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion purposes. Primary sponsor: Mark Meirath (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Referred: Legislative Review(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Meirath | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Josh Hurlbert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“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: Legislative Review(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Read First Time (H)
- Prefiled (H)