Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3178: Requires all rules and regulations for library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 3178 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires all rules and regulations for library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment. Primary sponsor: Wick Thomas (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| LaDonna Appelbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Mark Boyko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Michael Burton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Gregg Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jeremy Dean | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Jo Doll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Lilly Fuchs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Martin Jacobs | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ken Jamison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Nick Kimble | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Marla Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Kem Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Kemp Strickler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jaclyn Zimmermann | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“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)
- Introduced and Read First Time (H)