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HB 3500

Designates St. Louis City SC as the official "Men's Soccer Team" of the state of Missouri

2026 Regular Session Introduced by LaKeySha Bosley and 1 co-sponsor

Designates St. Louis City SC as Missouri's official state Men's Soccer Team, a ceremonial designation recognizing the club with no direct fiscal or regulatory impact.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3500

Overview

HB 3500 (2026, Missouri) designates St. Louis City SC as the official state “Men's Soccer Team.” The measure appears to be primarily ceremonial, signaling state recognition and support for the professional soccer club based in St. Louis. The bill was introduced, referred to Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026, after being read the first time (Feb 26) and second time (Feb 27). Co-sponsors include LaKeySha Bosley and Kem Smith.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish an official designation identifying St. Louis City SC as the Missouri state-designated men’s soccer team.
  • Promote the sport of soccer within the state and celebrate Missouri’s involvement in professional men’s soccer, specifically through St. Louis City SC.

Key provisions

  • Official designation: St. Louis City SC would be recognized as Missouri’s official state “Men's Soccer Team.”
  • Ceremonial status: The designation would likely be symbolic, lacking direct regulatory or financial obligations beyond recognition.
  • Scope of recognition: The bill explicitly applies to the men’s professional team associated with St. Louis City SC, aligning state symbolism with a local professional franchise.

Who/what is affected

  • St. Louis City SC: Receives formal recognition from the state as the official men’s soccer team.
  • General public and state entities: May reference or reference the designation in ceremonial contexts, tourism materials, and state communications.
  • No direct fiscal impact: The text provided does not specify funding, subsidies, or regulatory changes; the impact is primarily symbolic.

Procedure and timeline

  • Introduction: February 26, 2026 (First Reading).
  • Second Reading: February 27, 2026.
  • Referred to committee: Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
  • As a ceremonial designation, the bill would move through standard legislative processes (committee consideration, potential amendments, floor votes) before any final passage and potential signature.

Potential implications

  • Symbolic diplomacy: Enhances Missouri’s cultural and sporting identity by publicly recognizing a local professional team.
  • Public communications: Could be used in state materials, commemorative events, and promotional efforts celebrating Missouri soccer.
  • Precedent and scope: The bill may prompt consideration of similar designations for other state teams or sports, though current text focuses on men’s soccer and St. Louis City SC.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated language and procedural history as provided. If enacted, the designation would be ceremonial and conditionally reviewed or codified into state statutes or resolutions as appropriate by the Legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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