Scope: State (Missouri)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: May 15, 2026
HB 2487, which modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition and is categorized under immigration enforcement, was introduced in the Missouri House during the 2026 session. The bill was referred to the House Emerging Issues Committee, with the last recorded action on May 15, 2026.
Constitutional basis: Tuition eligibility tied to immigration status implicates Missouri's equal protection guarantee and federal immigration preemption; bill remains in committee with no outcome.