SB 916 – Modifies definitions in the Missouri Human Rights Act

• Sponsor: Schaefer
• LR Number: 5934S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 5/13/2016 - Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 916-Schaefer
• Effective Date: August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SB 916 - Under the Missouri Human Rights Act, the term "employer" is defined to exclude corporations and associations owned and operated and operated by religious or sectarian groups. This act removes that exclusion and instead excludes any house of worship or other religious organization.

SCOTT SVAGERA