Modifies provisions governing grants to deaf-blind individuals and families

Missouri Legislative Events

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

Missouri HB2408 passed the House on April 2, 2026, modifying existing provisions governing grants to deaf-blind individuals and families. Sponsored by Representatives Brenda Shields and Brian Seitz, the bill received strong bipartisan support with a 145-2 vote. The legislation represents a routine modification to state grant programs administered under Missouri's Social Services framework.

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What changed

Missouri HB2408 amends the state's grant provisions for deaf-blind individuals and families. The bill passed the House Third Reading on April 2, 2026, following committee review by the House Rules-Legislative Committee and a public hearing on February 10, 2026. The specific modifications to grant eligibility, award amounts, or program administration are contained in the bill text versions dated December 15, 2025 (Introduced) and March 30, 2026 (Engrossed).

The bill requires no immediate compliance actions from regulated entities as it modifies state-administered grant programs rather than imposing new obligations on businesses or individuals. Recipients of deaf-blind grants or organizations providing services to deaf-blind populations should monitor for implementation guidance from the Missouri Department of Social Services. Effective dates will follow standard legislative timelines unless otherwise specified in the bill's text.

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Modifies provisions governing grants to deaf-blind individuals and families

Bill Details

State Missouri

Session 2026 Regular Session

Chamber House

Official Source house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2408&year=20...

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Action History

2026-04-02 H Third Read and Passed (H) 2026-04-02 H Taken Up for Third Reading (H) 2026-04-02 H Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar (H) 2026-03-30 H Perfected (H) 2026-03-30 H Title of Bill - Agreed To 2026-03-30 H Taken Up for Perfection (H) 2026-03-11 H Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H) 2026-03-02 H Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H) 2026-02-23 H Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 2026-02-23 H Voted Do Pass (H) 2026-02-23 H Executive Session Completed (H) 2026-02-18 H Referred: Rules - Legislative(H) 2026-02-18 H Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 2026-02-17 H Voted Do Pass (H) 2026-02-17 H Executive Session Completed (H) 2026-02-10 H Public Hearing Completed (H) 2026-02-04 H Referred: Legislative Review(H) 2026-01-08 H Read Second Time (H) 2026-01-07 H Read First Time (H) 2025-12-15 H Prefiled (H)