April 24th, 2026 Local News
Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - Governor Mike Kehoe signed four pieces of legislation into law Thursday during a bill signing ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, addressing issues ranging from education and antisemitism to cannabis regulation and regional development.
House Bills 2061, 2423, 2641, and 2934 were all approved as part of the latest legislative actions.
HB 2061 establishes protections against antisemitism in Missouri public schools and postsecondary institutions. The law adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism and requires schools to treat antisemitic discrimination the same as race-based discrimination under Title VI of federal law. It also creates a formal complaint and accountability process.
Governor Kehoe says the law is about ensuring students can learn in a safe environment free from hate.
HB 2641 creates the Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act, aligning Missouri’s hemp definition with federal standards and placing hemp-derived cannabinoid products under existing marijuana regulations. The law also requires unlicensed sellers to stop selling such products and limits how consumer data can be collected and stored.
The governor says the measure closes loopholes that allowed unregulated products, often marketed toward children, to be sold without oversight.
HB 2934 focuses on governance changes in the St. Louis region. It merges the St. Louis Regional Sports Authority and the Convention and Visitors Commission into a new Regional Visitors Commission. The bill also allows for the creation of a convention district, which could impose certain taxes and assessments if approved by voters and business owners.
Governor Kehoe says the restructuring is designed to improve efficiency and support long-term regional growth.
HB 2423 makes changes within Missouri’s Division of Finance, including the creation of a new fund for money collected from consumer credit licensing fees.