Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2794: Designates December 6th each year as "Reuben Shelton Day" in Missouri
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Reuben Shelton day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.406, to read as follows: 9.406. December sixth each year is hereby designated as "Reuben Shelton Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the life and achievements of the president and chief executive officer of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, former president of the Missouri Bar Association, and the first African American.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Reuben Shelton day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.406, to read as follows: 9.406. December sixth each year is hereby designated as "Reuben Shelton Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the life and achievements of the president and chief executive officer of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, former president of the Missouri Bar Association, and the first African American elected to serve as the president of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the St. Louis Bar Foundation. ✔ 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
- Anderson, Marlon (D, 076) · primary sponsor
- Rush, Tonya (D, 067)
- Marla Smith (D, 074)