Missouri HB2818: Modifies provisions governing annexation of territory outside the boundaries of a city

What the bill says

A resolution to annex any unincorporated area of land, such city, town, or village shall first as a condition precedent determine that: (a) The land to be annexed is contiguous to the existing city, town, or village limits and that the length of the contiguous boundary common to the existing city, town, or village limit and the proposed area to be annexed is at least fifteen percent of the length of the perimeter of the area proposed for annexation…

From the enrolled text:

a resolution to annex any unincorporated area of land, such city, town, or village shall first as a condition precedent determine that: (a) The land to be annexed is contiguous to the existing city, town, or village limits and that the length of the contiguous boundary common to the existing city, town, or village limit and the proposed area to be annexed is at least fifteen percent of the length of the perimeter of the area proposed for annexation; or (b) The land to be annexed would be contiguous and compact to the existing city, town, or village limits but for an intervening state highway or interstate highway as defined in section 304.001, or railroad right-of-way, and the shared border of the land to be annexed and existing city, town, or village composes at least fifteen percent of the total perimeter of the land to be annexed. For purposes of calculating the length of such border under this paragraph, the border between the land to be annexed and the existing city, town, or village shall be deemed to or b. If a railroad right-of-way, the midpoint between the outermost rails if there are rails or the best estimate of the middle of the right-of-way if there are no rails; CCS SS SCS HB 2818 (2) The governing body of any …

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Sponsors

• Brenda Shields (R, 011) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 13, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. July 13, 2026: Approved by Governor (G)
3. May 28, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. May 28, 2026: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. May 28, 2026: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. May 12, 2026: Senate Message (S)
7. May 12, 2026: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 30 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
8. May 12, 2026: Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report (S) - AYES: 31 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
9. May 12, 2026: Senate Submits Conference Committee Report (S)
10. May 11, 2026: House Message (H)

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (May 12, 2026): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report (S) (May 12, 2026): 31 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (H) (May 11, 2026): 136 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (May 11, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Adopts Conference Committee Report (H) (May 11, 2026): 140 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 29, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2818?

HB2818 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing annexation of territory outside the boundaries of a city.

What does HB2818 do?

In its own words: A resolution to annex any unincorporated area of land, such city, town, or village shall first as a condition precedent determine that: (a) The land to be annexed is contiguous to the existing city, town, or village limits and that the length of the contiguous boundary common to the existing city, town, or village limit and the proposed area to be annexed is at least fifteen percent of the length of the perimeter of the area proposed for annexation…

What is the status of HB2818?

Signed into law as of July 13, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2818?

Brenda Shields (R, 011).

Where is the official record for HB2818?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2818&year=2026&code=R