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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1622: Prohibits political subdivisions from taking into account any protected status when awarding contracts

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1622 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits political subdivisions from taking into account any protected status when awarding contracts. Primary sponsor: Jill Carter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SB 1622 - This act prevents any political subdivision from taking into account a protected status, such as race, religion, or sex, when awarding contracts. Intentional or knowing violations of this act are punishable by a fine of one hundred thousand dollars. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jill CarterPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
  2. S First Read

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source