Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2340: Allows the reporting of a privileged communication regarding child abuse and neglect that is made to a minister or clergyperson
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2340 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PROUDIE. 5705H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 210.140 and 352.400, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to privileged communications regarding child abuse or neglect. Section A. Sections 210.140 and 352.400, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 210.140 and 352.400, to read as follows: 210.140. Any legally recognized privileged communication, except that between attorney and client [or involving communications made to a minister or clergyperson], shall not apply to situations involving known or suspected child abuse or neglect and shall not constitute grounds for failure to report as required or permitted by sections 210.110 to 210.165, to cooperate with the division in any of its activities pursuant to sections 210.110 to 210.165, or to give or accept evidence in any judicial proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect. 352.400. 1. As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall mean: (1) "Abuse", any physical injury, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse, injury or harm to a child under circumstances required to be reported pursuant to sections 210.109 to 210.183; (2) "Child", any person regardless of physical or mental condition, under eighteen years of age; (3) "Minister", any person while practicing …
Sponsors
- Raychel Proudie (D, 073) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2340?
- HB2340 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Allows the reporting of a privileged communication regarding child abuse and neglect that is made to a minister or clergyperson.
- What is the status of HB2340?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2340?
- Raychel Proudie (D, 073).
- Where is the official record for HB2340?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2340&year=2026&code=R
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