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HB 2245

Requires a state agency to repeal two existing rules before enacting a new one

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryant Wolfin

Missouri agencies must repeal two existing rules before creating new ones, constraining regulatory growth but potentially delaying necessary rule updates.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2245

Legislative bill overview

HB 2245 implements a regulatory constraint requiring state agencies to repeal two existing rules before they can enact any new rule. This is a form of "regulatory budget" or "two-out, one-in" policy that aims to control regulatory growth by forcing agencies to eliminate old regulations as a prerequisite for creating new ones.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how state government operates and responds to new challenges. It could slow regulatory responses to emerging issues, reduce administrative burden on businesses and citizens, or conversely, prevent agencies from updating outdated rules with more effective ones. The real-world impact depends heavily on the quality of existing regulations and the urgency of new regulatory needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation challenges: Agencies may struggle to identify which two rules to repeal when the new rule addresses a different problem, potentially forcing removal of important protections unrelated to new regulatory needs
  • Response capacity: During crises or when new federal requirements demand state compliance, the two-out requirement could create delays or force agencies into regulatory compliance failures
  • Asymmetric burden: Agencies with outdated rulebooks benefit most; agencies with recently rationalized rules face harder choices about which protections to eliminate

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

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