Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1933: Designates certain actions by employers, when based on employees' credit history or credit scores, as improper employment practices
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 290, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the use of credit scores by employers. Section A. Chapter 290, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 290.146, to read as follows: 290.146. It shall be an improper employment practice for an employer to discharge, to refuse to hire, or to otherwise disadvantage any individual with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment based on the individual's credit score or credit history unless such individual's credit score or credit history is directly, materially, and substa.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 290, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the use of credit scores by employers. Section A. Chapter 290, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 290.146, to read as follows: 290.146. It shall be an improper employment practice for an employer to discharge, to refuse to hire, or to otherwise disadvantage any individual with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment based on the individual's credit score or credit history unless such individual's credit score or credit history is directly, materially, and substantially related to the duties and performance of the employee or the overall operation of the employer's business. ✔ 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.
Sponsors
- Marla Smith (D, 074) · primary sponsor
- Kem Smith (D, 068)