SPONSOR: Anderson
COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Tourism by a vote of 13 to 0.
This bill designates November 24th each year as "Frankie Muse Freeman Day" in Missouri.
This bill is similar to HB 1203 (2025).
PROPONENTS: Supporters say that Frankie Muse Freeman was an amazing civil rights attorney who stopped racial discrimination in housing. She worked hard to make sure there was social justice in all parts of life. This bill will help educate future generations about the accomplishments of Frankie Muse Freeman.
Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Anderson; Miguel Arellanes; and NAACP.
OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.
Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.
Statutes affected: