Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2404: Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting policies for property transferred by political subdivisions from being used for lawful education purposes by a charter school
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 160 and 162, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to property used by schools. Section A. Chapters 160 and 162, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 160.421 and 162.092, to read as follows: 160.421. 1. For purposes of this section, "political subdivision" shall include, but not be limited to, municipalities, counties, and school districts. 2. A political subdivision shall not adopt, enforce, impose, or administer an ordinance, local policy, or local resolution that prohibits property sold, leased, or transferred by the pol.
From the amended text:
To amend chapters 160 and 162, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to property used by schools. Section A. Chapters 160 and 162, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 160.421 and 162.092, to read as follows: 160.421. 1. For purposes of this section, "political subdivision" shall include, but not be limited to, municipalities, counties, and school districts. 2. A political subdivision shall not adopt, enforce, impose, or administer an ordinance, local policy, or local resolution that prohibits property sold, leased, or transferred by the political subdivision from being used by a charter public school for any lawful educational purpose. 3. A political subdivision shall not impose, enforce, or apply any deed restriction, property-use restriction, or other such restriction that expressly, or by its operation, prohibits property sold, leased, or transferred by the political subdivision from being used by a charter public school for any lawful educational purpose. Any deed restriction, affirmative-use deed restriction, property-use restriction, or other such restriction that affirmatively SCS HCS HBs 2404 & 2172 allows only for one or more specified uses or purposes that do not include any educational use or purpose by a charter public school is prohibited under this section. Any deed restriction, affirmative-use deed restriction, property-use restriction, or other such restriction in effect …