Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2273: Modifies and establishes provisions relating to the protection of children and vulnerable persons
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2273 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies and establishes provisions relating to the protection of children and vulnerable persons. Primary sponsor: Ed Lewis (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): Delivered to Secretary of State (G).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Phil Amato | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 113 |
| David Dolan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 148 |
| Wendy L. Hausman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Hewkin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| George Hruza | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Bill Irwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Michael Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Ann Kelley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Cathy Loy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 163 |
| Brian Seitz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
| Marla Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Terri Violet | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Chris Warwick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Burt Whaley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
- Approved by Governor (G)
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
- Signed by House Speaker (H)
- Constitutional Objection Filed (H)
- House Message (H)
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 134 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
- House Adopts (H) - SS SCS, as amended
- Taken Up
- Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- Voted Do Pass (H)
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