Scope: State (Missouri)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: May 15, 2026
HB 2519 would modify Missouri statutory provisions relating to hate offenses and establish new programs providing assistance to victims of such offenses. The bill was referred to the House Emerging Issues Committee in the 2026 session.
Constitutional basis: Ordinary legislative exercise of state police power over criminal penalties; measure remains in committee with no enactment outcome yet.