Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1138: Exempts certain professions from income tax
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1138 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts certain professions from income tax. Primary sponsor: David Gregory (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1138 - This act establishes the "Retaining MO Workers Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, this act provides that the first $100,000 of income shall be subtracted from a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income if the taxpayer is employed as any of the following: 1) a first responder, 2) a nurse, 3) a teacher, 4) a veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, 5) any state or federal employee, excluding elected officials, 6) a laborer, 7) a commercial truck driver, 8) a nursing home employee, 9) a child care provider, or 10) a lineworker, as such terms are defined in the act. This act is substantially similar to SCS/SB 650 (2025). JOSH NORBERG
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gregory | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled