Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1654: Establishes sovereignty of Missouri law and protects religious freedoms
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to religious freedom, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to religious freedom, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.347, to read as follows: 1.347. 1. The Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Missouri are the supreme law within the state of Missouri. No law, rule, regulation, or legal code of any foreign government, international body, or religious system shall be applied or enforced by any court, agency, or political subdivision of this state to the extent such application would violate the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of Missouri, or the public policy of this state. 2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or restrict the voluntary expression, practice, or exercise of religion by any individual, group, or organization in accordance with Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution of Missouri and the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 3. No person, organization, foreign power, or entity shall, through coercion, threat, or use of force, attempt to impose or enforce any foreign or religious law upon another person or group within the state of Missouri. Any violation of this subsection shall be subject to criminal penalty under Missouri law including, but not …
Sponsors
- Michael Steinmeyer (R, 020) · primary sponsor
- Jeff Myers (R, 042)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB1654?
- HB1654 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes sovereignty of Missouri law and protects religious freedoms.
- What does HB1654 do?
- In its own words: To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to religious freedom, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
- What is the status of HB1654?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1654?
- Michael Steinmeyer (R, 020), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1654?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1654&year=2026&code=R
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