Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3047: Prohibits a landlord from evicting a tenant who is a veteran unless illegal conduct occurs on the premises
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 441, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to rental protections for veterans. Section A. Chapter 441, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 441.927, to read as follows: 441.927. 1. As used in this section, "veteran" means any person who is a resident of this state who has been separated under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty during peacetime or wartime for at least six consecutive months, unless released early as a result of a serviceconnected disability or a reduction in.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 441, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to rental protections for veterans. Section A. Chapter 441, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 441.927, to read as follows: 441.927. 1. As used in this section, "veteran" means any person who is a resident of this state who has been separated under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty during peacetime or wartime for at least six consecutive months, unless released early as a result of a serviceconnected disability or a reduction in force at the convenience of the government, or any member of a reserve or National Guard component who has satisfactorily completed at least six years of service or who was called or ordered to active duty by the President and participated in any campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge or service medal has been authorized. 2. Notwithstanding any provision of law, no landlord shall evict a tenant who is a veteran from a premises occupied by the tenant unless the premises is being used for illegal conduct described in section 441.020. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. …
Sponsors
- Fountain, Henderson (D, 085) · primary sponsor