Missouri Supreme Court

While the decision is a loss for redistricting opponents, it does not necessarily mean the map passed last year will be in place for the 2026 election.

If the court strikes the new map, congressional redistricting would revert to the prior map, which keeps the bulk of Kansas City within one district.

HB 3146 would give the Secretary of State more control over bill summaries, taking power away from courts.

Senate Republicans planned to protest recent rulings by the Missouri Supreme Court.

Plaintiffs had argued the prohibition violates the equal protection and due process clauses of the Missouri Constitution.

The plaintiffs are seeking a reversal of a lower court that upheld the ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.