MO SB 1192
died on adjournmentSB 1192 - This act prohibits agencies that accredit public institutions of higher education from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices or procedures, as defined in the act, when making accreditation decisions. Accrediting agencies are also prohibited from collecting information related to DEI or including any DEI-related requirements in their accreditation decisions. Additionally, accrediting agencies shall implement policies ensuring that decision-makers involved in accreditation do not receive or consider information regarding DEI practices or procedures. Current or former students or employees of a public institution of higher education may bring a civil action against an accrediting agency for violations of this act. If the court finds that the accrediting agency violated the act, the agency shall pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, damages in an amount specified in the act, and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred or, if no students attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred, up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution in the immediately preceding semester. Violations of this act are classified as unlawful discriminatory practices under Missouri human rights law and unfair practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. The Attorney General is authorized to investigate and seek appropriate legal remedies for any violations to the full extent permitted by law. OLIVIA SHANNON
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did MO SB 1192 pass?
No. MO SB 1192 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-24): Hearing Cancelled S Education Committee
What is MO SB 1192 about?
MO SB 1192 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “SB 1192 - This act prohibits agencies that accredit public institutions of higher education from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices or procedures, as defined in the act, when making accreditation decisions. Accrediting agencies are also prohibited from collecting information related to DEI or including any DEI-related requirements in their accreditation decisions. Additionally, accrediting agencies shall implement policies ensuring that decision-makers involved in accreditation do not receive or consider information regarding DEI practices or procedures. Current or former students or employees of a public institution of higher education may bring a civil action against an accrediting agency for violations of this act. If the court finds that the accrediting agency violated the act, the agency shall pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, damages in an amount specified in the act, and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred or, if no students attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred, up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution in the immediately preceding semester. Violations of this act are classified as unlawful discriminatory practices under Missouri human rights law and unfair practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. The Attorney General is authorized to investigate and seek appropriate legal remedies for any violations to the full extent permitted by law. OLIVIA SHANNON”.
Who sponsors MO SB 1192?
Brown (26), Ben is the primary sponsor of MO SB 1192.
Description
SB 1192 - This act prohibits agencies that accredit public institutions of higher education from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices or procedures, as defined in the act, when making accreditation decisions. Accrediting agencies are also prohibited from collecting information related to DEI or including any DEI-related requirements in their accreditation decisions. Additionally, accrediting agencies shall implement policies ensuring that decision-makers involved in accreditation do not receive or consider information regarding DEI practices or procedures. Current or former students or employees of a public institution of higher education may bring a civil action against an accrediting agency for violations of this act. If the court finds that the accrediting agency violated the act, the agency shall pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, damages in an amount specified in the act, and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred or, if no students attended the institution at the time when the violation occurred, up to $1,000 per student who attended the institution in the immediately preceding semester. Violations of this act are classified as unlawful discriminatory practices under Missouri human rights law and unfair practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. The Attorney General is authorized to investigate and seek appropriate legal remedies for any violations to the full extent permitted by law. OLIVIA SHANNON
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-24 — Hearing Cancelled S Education Committee
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Sponsors
- Brown (26), Benprimary
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-24
Hearing Cancelled S Education Committee
2026-01-27
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
reading-2,referral-committee
2026-01-07
S First Read
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2025-12-01
Prefiled
Versions
- 4636S.02I - IntroducedCompare
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