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HB 3092

Repeals expired, terminated, sunset, and obsolete sections, and portions of sections of law

2026 Regular Session

Missouri bill eliminates expired statutory sections to streamline state law and reduce obsolete code cluttering the legal system.

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3092

Legislative bill overview

HB 3092 is a housekeeping bill that removes obsolete, expired, terminated, and sunset provisions from Missouri law. These are typically statutory sections that have already ceased to have legal effect or are no longer relevant due to expired deadlines or completed purposes. The bill streamlines state law by eliminating dead code that clutters the statute books.

Why is this important

Housekeeping bills improve legislative clarity and reduce confusion by removing provisions that no longer apply. Outdated or expired laws can create administrative confusion, complicate legal research, and make statutes harder to navigate for both citizens and officials. Periodic cleanup helps maintain an organized, understandable legal code.

Potential points of contention

  • Unintended consequences: Removing sections without careful review could eliminate provisions with lingering relevance or inadvertently affect dependent statutes
  • Limited transparency: The bill's broad language doesn't specify which sections are being repealed, making it difficult for the public to assess what's being removed
  • Procedural speed: The close committee vote (6-3) and limited hearing information suggest some lawmakers questioned the scope or process of these repeals

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

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