Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1193: Prohibits expenditures by state departments for certain diversity initiatives
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1193 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits expenditures by state departments for certain diversity initiatives. Primary sponsor: Ben Brown (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1193 - This act prohibits any state department from expending funds, allocating funds, or making any other gift or expense for intradepartmental programs, staffing, or other initiatives associated with "diversity, equity, and inclusion" or "diversity, inclusion, and belonging" or any other similar initiative, as described in the act. This act does not prohibit state departments from following anti-discrimination laws or complying with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. This act is similar to the perfected HB 742 (2025), SB 1031 (2026), and a provision in SB 1199 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“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 Government Efficiency Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled