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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill preempts local regulation of specified licensed professions
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Jim Murphy and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The state claims exclusive authority over the regulation of certain licensed professions, prohibiting local governments from enacting or enforcing rules that restrict or interfere with professional practices.
Local governments lose the authority to independently regulate or restrict the day-to-day practices of specific licensed professions within their jurisdictions, while retaining powers over general zoning, building codes, and municipal taxation.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Licensed professionals
Their practice is protected from conflicting local regulations as the state assumes sole regulatory authority.
Political subdivisions
They are prohibited from enacting, maintaining, or enforcing local rules that restrict or interfere with the practice of specified licensed professions.
Key Facts
- The state preempts all local legislation concerning the practice of professions regulated under chapters 330, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, and 340.
- Political subdivisions are barred from enacting, maintaining, or enforcing any measure that interferes with the practice of the specified licensed professions.
- Local governments retain the authority to regulate zoning, land use, building codes, and fire codes.
- Political subdivisions may continue to impose taxes or license fees for carrying on a profession, provided they are consistent with state laws.
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- Local health, safety, sanitation, and welfare regulations remain permissible as long as they do not restrict a licensed professional's scope of practice.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
Version history
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