Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2468: Modifies provisions for eligibility for public assistance benefits
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2468 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PHELPS. 5921H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 208.009, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to public assistance benefits. Section A. Section 208.009, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 208.009, to read as follows: 208.009. 1. An individual who is not a United States citizen or a national of the United States shall be not eligible to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), unless such individual meets the definition of an eligible alien under 7 U.S.C. 2015(f) and meets the definition of a qualified alien under U.S.C. 1641(b). 2. An individual who is not a United States citizen or a national of the United States shall not be eligible to receive medical assistance through MO HealthNet, unless that individual meets the definition of an eligible alien under 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v) and meets the definition of a qualified alien under 8 U.S.C. 1641(b). 3. No alien unlawfully present in the United States shall receive any state or local public benefit, except for state or local public benefits that may be offered under 8 U.S.C. 1621(b). Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the rendering of emergency …
Sponsors
- Brandon Phelps (R, 054) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 30, 2026): 9 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 5, 2026): 10 yea, 3 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2468?
- HB2468 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions for eligibility for public assistance benefits.
- What is the status of HB2468?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H) (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2468?
- Brandon Phelps (R, 054).
- Where is the official record for HB2468?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2468&year=2026&code=R
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