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HB 2507

Prohibits labor organizations from collecting payment for union dues from a new employee until such employee has worked at least two hundred fifty hours

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Matthiesen

HB 2507 bars unions from deducting dues from new employees until they reach 250 hours worked, delaying payroll deductions during early employment.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2507

Bill Summary: HB 2507 (Missouri, 2026)

Purpose and intent

HB 2507 would regulate when labor organizations (unions) may begin collecting payments for union dues from newly hired employees. Specifically, the bill prohibits a labor organization from deducting or collecting dues from a new employee until that employee has accrued at least 250 hours of work. The measure aims to delay the point at which new hires are financially obligated to support union activities, potentially reducing early payroll deductions during the initial period of employment.

Key provisions

  • Prohibition on dues collection before threshold: Labor organizations may not collect union dues from a new employee prior to the employee reaching 250 hours worked.
  • Applicability scope: The provision applies to the collection of dues from new employees, presumably in contexts where dues are deducted from wages or via direct payments arranged by the labor organization.
  • Timing trigger: The 250-hour threshold is the trigger that permits dues collection to commence.
  • Administrative/operational guidance: The bill does not specify in available text how hours are to be verified or recorded, leaving implementation details to agencies or interpretations of existing wage-deduction processes.

Who and what would be affected

  • New employees: Individuals entering employment who would otherwise be subject to automatic or ongoing union dues deductions early in their employment.
  • Labor organizations/unions: Groups that collect dues through payroll deduction or other mechanisms, who would need to adjust their collection practices to align with the 250-hour eligibility requirement.
  • Employers or payroll administrators: Entities responsible for implementing payroll deductions; they would need to withhold dues only after the 250-hour threshold is met, potentially requiring tracking or coordination with unions.
  • Potentially affected sectors: While not specified, any private or public sector collective bargaining unit where dues are collected could be impacted, depending on applicability.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referral history:
    • Prefiled in December 2025.
    • Read First Time: January 7, 2026.
    • Read Second Time: January 8, 2026.
    • Referred to Emerging Issues (H): May 15, 2026.
  • Sponsor information: Co-sponsor Mark Matthiesen.
  • Status: The bill has progressed through initial readings and referral to a committee focused on emerging issues, indicating ongoing consideration and potential amendments.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Employee financial protection: The policy could reduce early payroll deductions for new hires, giving them time to establish employment tenure before contributing to union resources.
  • Union funding and bargaining power: If many new employees delay dues, unions may experience slower onboarding of new members or changes in cash flow, especially in the initial period of employment.
  • Enforcement and compliance: Clarification may be needed on how hours are documented (employer records vs. union records) and what constitutes eligibility for dues collection.
  • Legal and administrative considerations: Depending on existing state law, this requirement could interact with wage deduction statutes, labor relations regulations, and any current dues deduction agreements.

Summary

HB 2507 sets a clear hiring-time threshold (250 hours) before a labor organization may collect dues from a new employee. By shifting the start of automatic dues deductions, the bill aims to provide new employees with a grace period as they establish employment. It would affect unions, employers, and new hires across sectors where payroll deductions for union dues are used, with implementation details likely to be addressed in accompanying guidance or future amendments. The bill is currently in a committee review stage after initial readings and referrals.

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

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