Missouri
Sunshine Law
Formally: Missouri Sunshine Law
Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 610.010–610.035
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, written accepted |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
Post notice with tentative agenda at least 24 hours before meeting (excluding weekends and holidays when facility is closed) at principal office on bulletin board or other prominent place
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
Missouri Sunshine Law (§ 610.010 et seq. RSMo) does not mandate a public comment period at open meetings. Bodies may allow or restrict comment at their discretion.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under R.S.Mo. § 610.015; elected-body members may vote by videoconference for roll call votes. Physical presence required for quorum; remote members do not count toward quorum for general bodies. Emergency exception allows less-than-quorum in-person with nature of emergency documented in minutes.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all votes taken and final actions (RSMO § 610.020(6))
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.