Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1259: Allows campaign funds to be used for eligible childcare costs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1259 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows campaign funds to be used for eligible childcare costs. Primary sponsor: Maggie Nurrenbern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1259 - This act permits contributions made to any committee organized under Missouri campaign finance law to be used for any childcare expenses, as described in the act, that result directly from campaigning for office or in connection with the duties of public office that would not have been otherwise incurred but for those activities. This act is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1871 (2026), SB 242 (2025), HB 347 (2025), and HB 2493 (2024). SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Nurrenbern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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 Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled