Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2183: Bans using seclusion to confine a student
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2183 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MACKEY. 4043H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 160.263, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to confinement of a student in seclusion. Section A. Section 160.263, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 160.263, to read as follows: 160.263. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Mechanical restraint", the use of any device or equipment to restrict a student's freedom of movement. Mechanical restraint shall not include devices implemented by trained personnel or used by a student with a prescription for such devices from an appropriate medical or related services professional and that are used for specific and approved purposes for which such devices were designed, such as the following: (a) Adaptive devices or mechanical supports used to achieve proper body position, balance, or alignment to allow greater freedom of mobility than would be possible without the use of such devices or mechanical supports; (b) Vehicle safety restraints when used as intended during the transport of a student in a moving vehicle; (c) Restraints for medical immobilization; or (d) Orthopedically prescribed devices that permit a student to participate in activities without risk; (2) "Physical restraint", a personal restriction …
Sponsors
- Ian Mackey (D, 099) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2183?
- HB2183 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Bans using seclusion to confine a student.
- What is the status of HB2183?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2183?
- Ian Mackey (D, 099).
- Where is the official record for HB2183?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2183&year=2026&code=R
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