Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1701: Requires instruction in human growth and development in schools
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1701 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTENSEN. 4047H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 170.015, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to school instruction in human growth and development. Section A. Section 170.015, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 170.015 and 170.313, to read as follows: 170.015. 1. Any course materials and instruction relating to human sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases shall be medically and factually accurate and shall: (1) Present abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior in relation to all sexual activity for unmarried pupils because it is the only method that is one hundred percent effective in preventing pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and the emotional trauma associated with adolescent sexual activity, and advise students that teenage sexual activity places them at a higher risk of dropping out of school because of the consequences of sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy; (2) Stress that sexually transmitted diseases are serious, possible, health hazards of sexual activity. Pupils shall be provided with the latest medical information regarding exposure to human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), human papilloma virus, hepatitis and other sexually transmitted diseases; (3) Present students with the latest medically factual …
Sponsors
- Mazzie Christensen (R, 002) · primary sponsor
- Durnell, Lisa (R, 154)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB1701?
- HB1701 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires instruction in human growth and development in schools.
- What is the status of HB1701?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1701?
- Mazzie Christensen (R, 002), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1701?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1701&year=2026&code=R
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