Missouri HB1673: Prohibits foreign-owned utility companies from operating in Missouri

What the bill says

To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to foreign ownership of electrical corporations. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to foreign ownership of electrical corporations. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 1.520, to read as follows: 1.520. No foreign entity, nor any of its subsidiaries, shall own or operate an 2 electrical corporation, as such term is defined in section 386.020, within the state of 3 Missouri. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Brian Seitz (R, 156) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. December 1, 2025: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB1673?

HB1673 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibits foreign-owned utility companies from operating in Missouri.

What does HB1673 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to foreign ownership of electrical corporations. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as.

What is the status of HB1673?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1673?

Brian Seitz (R, 156).

Where is the official record for HB1673?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1673&year=2026&code=R