Late on May 14, 2025, the Missouri Senate majority invoked a rarely used procedural tool to advance a vote on House Bill 567, which would repeal the Missouri Paid Sick Leave Act (or Proposition A). As passed by Missouri voters on November 5, 2024, Proposition A was supposed to increase the State’s minimum wage and provide workers paid sick leave. House Bill 567 passed by a 22-10 vote in the Missouri Senate and now advances to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk, where it is expected to be signed.
What is House Bill 567?
House Bill 567 includes two key components: 1) a complete repeal of the Missouri Paid Sick Leave Act, and 2) an amendment to the Missouri Minimum Wage Statute. It is important to note that House Bill 567 was not a complete repeal of Proposition A. Although the provisions for future minimum wage increases based on inflation were repealed, the recent increase to $13.75 per hour and the future increase on January 1, 2026 to $15 per hour remain in effect.
What is the Effective Date?
While it is expected that Governor Kehoe will sign this bill soon after it reaches his desk, there are conflicting reports as to its effective date. Under Missouri law, common legislation does not become effective until 90 days after the legislative session, during which the bill was passed, reaches its conclusion. For House Bill 567, that date is August 28, 2025. However, there is an exception if the bill includes an emergency clause. While there has been some indication that this bill will be effective upon Governor Kehoe’s signature, House Bill 567 did not contain an emergency clause. Accordingly, it appears the repeal will not be effective until August 28, 2025, and the Missouri Paid Sick Leave Act will remain in effect until that date.
What Should Employers Do?
At this time, employers should double-check their policies to ensure they have been brought into compliance with the Missouri Paid Sick Leave Act. Employers should continue to comply with the Paid Sick Leave Act while the law remains in effect. Additionally, employers should continue their compliance with the minimum wage requirements and the scheduled increase in January 2026.
UB Greensfelder will continue to monitor new developments, including the progress of House Bill 567, and provide updates and guidance as new information becomes available.
