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MO SB 1218
Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
In brief
MO SB 1218 is a state bill in MO: “Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity”. It was introduced on Dec 1, 2025 in the Senate, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 30, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Jan 27, 2026) reads: “Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee”. Its sponsor is Patty Lewis (Democratic). CSWH lists it under the causes LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination, Transgender rights. The facts here come from State legislature (senate.mo.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Jan 27, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
- Sponsor
- Patty Lewis (Democratic)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Dec 1, 2025
- Session
- 2026
- Subjects
- Civil Rights, Employees - Employers, Housing, Labor and Industrial Relations, Department of
Our summary: MO SB 1218, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, had a second read and was referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=572
- Open States: openstates.org/mo/bills/2026/SB1218/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 30, 2026.
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