Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3398: Designates two new state holidays
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to state holidays. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 9.390 and 9.391, to read as follows: 9.390. The month of June is hereby designated as "Immigrant Heritage Month" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children to make Missouri a healthier, safer, more diverse, and more prosperous place. 9.391. October second each yea.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to state holidays. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 9.390 and 9.391, to read as follows: 9.390. The month of June is hereby designated as "Immigrant Heritage Month" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children to make Missouri a healthier, safer, more diverse, and more prosperous place. 9.391. October second each year is hereby designated as "Wrongful Conviction Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to raise awareness about individuals who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit and to focus on the causes of and remedies for wrongful convictions, an issue that affects and devastates individuals, families, and societies worldwide. ✔ 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
- Lakeysha Bosley (D, 079) · primary sponsor