Scope: State (Missouri)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: January 27, 2026
Missouri SB 1338, titled "Creates new provisions relating to illegal immigrants," was introduced in the 2026 session. On January 27, 2026, the bill was second read and referred to the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
Constitutional basis: State legislating in a field largely occupied by federal immigration authority; bill sits in committee with no vote or enactment yet.