Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 503: Establishes the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, which provides procedures for dismissal of causes of action based on public expression in public proceedings or on matters of public concern
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 503 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 13, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, which provides procedures for dismissal of causes of action based on public expression in public proceedings or on matters of public concern. Primary sponsor: Mike Henderson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, which provides procedures for dismissal of causes of action based on public expression in public proceedings or on matters of public concern
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Henderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled