What is the status of HB2913?

In committee as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: SCS Voted Do Pass (S) (April 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2913?

William Irwin (R, 055), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2913?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2913&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB2913: Establishes provisions providing teachers with immunity if the teacher intervenes in incidents involving violence

Q: What is HB2913?

HB2913 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes provisions providing teachers with immunity if the teacher intervenes in incidents involving violence.

Q: What does HB2913 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to immunity for intervening in certain incidents of violence. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.1075, to read as follows: 160.1075. 1. A teacher, as defined in section 163.011, while fulfilling duties or performing services on behalf of a school district or charter school, may intervene in an incident involving violence in order to safeguard himself or herself or a student. 2. A teacher shall be held harmless and immune from any liability for actions descr.

Status: In committee, April 30, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to immunity for intervening in certain incidents of violence. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.1075, to read as follows: 160.1075. 1. A teacher, as defined in section 163.011, while fulfilling duties or performing services on behalf of a school district or charter school, may intervene in an incident involving violence in order to safeguard himself or herself or a student. 2. A teacher shall be held harmless and immune from any liability for actions descr.

From the engrossed text:

To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to immunity for intervening in certain incidents of violence. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.1075, to read as follows: 160.1075. 1. A teacher, as defined in section 163.011, while fulfilling duties or performing services on behalf of a school district or charter school, may intervene in an incident involving violence in order to safeguard himself or herself or a student. 2. A teacher shall be held harmless and immune from any liability for actions described under subsection 1 of this section if: (1) In the course of intervening in such incident, the teacher follows any procedures adopted by the school district or charter school, if any; or (2) The teacher intervenes in good faith and in a manner that the teacher reasonably believes is afforded the defense of justification under chapter 563. 3. A school district or charter school shall be held harmless and immune from any liability for the actions described under subsection 1 of this section by a teacher fulfilling duties or performing services for the school district or charter school so long as the teacher complies with the provisions of this section. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to protect …

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