Prop A Law Signed

HB 567 was passed through the Missouri Legislature and signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe on July 10, effectively repealing the requirements of Proposition A, which was passed via ballot initiative in November 2024. The bill took effect on August 28, 2025. There are two key provisions of the bill affecting private sector employers (and thus, dentists).

1. Repeal of Paid Sick Leave Mandate: The bill repeals RSMo 290.600 – 290.642, which currently requires the accrual of earned paid sick time for employees in Missouri.
2. Amendments to the Minimum Wage Statute: The bill also amends Missouri’s minimum wage statute. Under Proposition A, minimum wage would be increased or decreased based on the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment was set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and be re-adjusted annually. This provision will still take effect, but the planned adjustments for 2027 and beyond were removed. On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage increased to $13.75 per hour. The next increase will take effect on January 1, 2026, raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, after which there will be no more adjustments.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce published an FAQ for best practices for business to consider as they navigate the Prop A repeal. It is always recommended to have legal counsel review your own office policies.