Missouri HB3495: Bans using seclusion to confine a student

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3495 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RIGGS. 7456H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 160.263, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to confinement of a student in seclusion. Section A. Section 160.263, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 160.263, to read as follows: 160.263. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Mechanical restraint", the use of any device or equipment to restrict a student's freedom of movement. Mechanical restraint shall not include devices implemented by trained personnel or used by a student with a prescription for such devices from an appropriate medical or related services professional and that are used for specific and approved purposes for which such devices were designed, such as the following: (a) Adaptive devices or mechanical supports used to achieve proper body position, balance, or alignment to allow greater freedom of mobility than would be possible without the use of such devices or mechanical supports; (b) Vehicle safety restraints when used as intended during the transport of a student in a moving vehicle; (c) Restraints for medical immobilization; or (d) Orthopedically prescribed devices that permit a student to participate in activities without risk; (2) "Physical restraint", a personal restriction …

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Sponsors

• Louis Riggs (R, 005) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 27, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 26, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3495?

HB3495 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Bans using seclusion to confine a student.

What is the status of HB3495?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3495?

Louis Riggs (R, 005).

Where is the official record for HB3495?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3495&year=2026&code=R