Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2895: Modifies provisions relating to qualifications for public office
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2895 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KIMBLE. 4577H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 115.306, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to qualifications of candidates for public office. Section A. Section 115.306, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 115.306, to read as follows: 115.306. 1. No person shall qualify as a candidate for elective public office in the state of Missouri who has been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the federal laws of the United States of America or to a felony under the laws of this state or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in this state. 2. (1) Any person who files as a candidate for election to a public office shall be disqualified from participation in the election for which the candidate has filed if such person is delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence, as stated on the declaration of candidacy, or if the person is a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state. (2) Each potential candidate …
Sponsors
- Kimble, Nick (D, 082) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2895?
- HB2895 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to qualifications for public office.
- What is the status of HB2895?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2895?
- Kimble, Nick (D, 082).
- Where is the official record for HB2895?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2895&year=2026&code=R
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