Scope: State (Missouri)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: January 27, 2026
SB 1266 was introduced in the Missouri Senate for the 2026 session, establishing the Freedom to Farm Act and modifying statutory provisions governing the Governor's emergency powers and the treatment of agricultural operations as nuisances. The bill was second read and referred to the Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee on January 27, 2026.
Constitutional basis: Legislature exercising its ordinary authority to define emergency powers it delegates to the Governor; bill only referred to committee, no outcome yet.