Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2621: Repeals the prohibition on municipal sanctuary policies
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2621 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS. 4935H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 67.307 and 285.550, RSMo, relating to sanctuary policies. Section A. Sections 67.307 and 285.550, RSMo, are repealed, to read as follows: [67.307. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Law enforcement officer", a sheriff or peace officer of a municipality with the duty and power of arrest for violation of the general criminal laws of the state or for violation of ordinances of municipalities; (2) "Municipality", any county, city, town, or village; (3) "Municipality official", any elected or appointed official or any law enforcement officer serving the municipality; (4) "Sanctuary policy", any municipality's order or ordinance, enacted or followed that: (a) Limits or prohibits any municipality official or person employed by the municipality from communicating or cooperating with federal agencies or officials to verify or report the immigration status of any alien within such municipality; or (b) Grants to illegal aliens the right to lawful presence or status within the municipality in violation of federal law. 2. No municipality shall enact or adopt any sanctuary policy. Any municipality that enacts or adopts a sanctuary policy shall be ineligible for any moneys provided through grants administered by any state agency or department until the sanctuary …
Sponsors
- Nicholas Thomas (D, 019) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2621?
- HB2621 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Repeals the prohibition on municipal sanctuary policies.
- What is the status of HB2621?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2621?
- Nicholas Thomas (D, 019).
- Where is the official record for HB2621?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2621&year=2026&code=R
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