Missouri HB2116: Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs

What the bill says

From the amended text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2116 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4309H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 166.435, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to contributions to qualified tuition programs. Section A. Section 166.435, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 166.435, to read as follows: 166.435. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the assets of the program held by the board, the assets of any deposit program authorized in section 166.500, and the assets of any qualified tuition program established pursuant to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code and any income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state or any of its political subdivisions. Income earned or received from the program, deposit, or other qualified tuition programs established under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, or refunds of qualified education expenses received by a beneficiary from an eligible educational institution in connection with withdrawal from enrollment at such institution which are contributed within sixty days of withdrawal to a qualified tuition program of which such individual is a beneficiary shall not be subject to state income tax imposed pursuant to chapter 143 and shall be eligible for any benefits provided in accordance with Section …

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Sponsors

• Bill Owen (R, 131) · primary sponsor
• Hardy Billington (R)

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 1
2. February 11, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
3. February 11, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. January 21, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
5. January 20, 2026: Referred: Financial Institutions(H)
6. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
7. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
8. December 2, 2025: Prefiled (H)

Votes

• HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (February 12, 2026): 11 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2116?

HB2116 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs.

What is the status of HB2116?

In committee as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 1 (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2116?

Bill Owen (R, 131), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB2116?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2116&year=2026&code=R