Missouri HB2375: Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2375 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4743H.02P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 287.020, 287.067, 287.140, 287.270, 287.510, and 287.655, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to workers' compensation. Section A. Sections 287.020, 287.067, 287.140, 287.270, 287.510, and 287.655, RSMo, are repealed and seven new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 287.020, 287.067, 287.140, 287.270, 287.445, 287.510, and 287.655, to read as follows: 287.020. 1. The word "employee" as used in this chapter shall be construed to mean every person in the service of any employer, as defined in this chapter, under any contract of hire, express or implied, oral or written, or under any appointment or election, including executive officers of corporations. Except as otherwise provided in section 287.200, any reference to any employee who has been injured shall, when the employee is dead, also include his or her dependents, and other persons to whom compensation may be payable. The word "employee" shall also include all minors who work for an employer, whether or not such minors are employed in violation of law, and all such minors are hereby made of full age for all purposes under, in connection with, or arising out of this chapter. The word "employee" shall …

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Sponsors

• Christ, Brad (R, 096) · primary sponsor
• George Hruza (R, 089)
• John Hewkin (R, 120)

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
2. April 15, 2026: Executive Session Held (S)
3. March 25, 2026: Public Hearing Held (S)
4. March 25, 2026: Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Senate Committee Room-1st Floor
5. February 26, 2026: Second read and referred: General Laws(S)
6. February 9, 2026: Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
7. February 9, 2026: Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 86 NOES: 62 PRESENT: 1
8. February 9, 2026: Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
9. February 9, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
10. February 9, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)

Votes

• Third Read and Passed (H) (February 9, 2026): 86 yea, 62 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (February 9, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (January 29, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed
• HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (January 21, 2026): 10 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2375?

HB2375 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation.

What is the status of HB2375?

In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: SCS Voted Do Pass (S) (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2375?

Christ, Brad (R, 096), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2375?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2375&year=2026&code=R