Overview

• Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the repeal on July 10, overturning the voter-approved law eight months after its passage
• The repeal, effective August 28, ends accrual of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked that began May 1
• The Missouri Chamber of Commerce made overturning the labor measure its top legislative priority
• Richard von Glahn of Missouri Jobs With Justice called the repeal a betrayal to working families
• Advocates filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would lock paid sick leave and scheduled wage increases into the state constitution if approved in 2026