Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation today that will help businesses burdened by Proposition A’s paid sick leave mandate. At the State Capitol, Gov. Kehoe signed HB 567, sponsored by Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-Belton) and handled by Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City).
HB 567 provides targeted relief by removing Proposition A’s onerous paid sick leave mandate while maintaining the $15 minimum wage. It eliminates annual wage increases tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), giving employers greater predictability in managing labor costs. The legislation will take effect on August 28.
HB 567 was the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s top priority during the 2025 legislative session. The Missouri Chamber organized a grassroots coalition of more than 550 businesses from across the state that advocated for Proposition A reform.
“Business owners were clear: Proposition A’s paid leave and minimum wage policies were a job killer,” said Kara Corches, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber. “Missouri employers value their employees and recognize the importance of offering competitive wages and benefits, but one-size-fits-all mandates threaten growth. We thank Gov. Kehoe for signing this legislation that safeguards jobs and supports Missouri’s overall economic competitiveness.”
Although HB 567 addresses current concerns, additional threats to Missouri’s business climate are on the horizon. Proponents of Proposition A have already filed paperwork to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot during the 2026 election cycle. If passed, it would reinstate the paid sick leave mandate and CPI-based wage increases.
“Employers’ ability to implement policies that best fit their unique needs is the cornerstone of our free enterprise system,” Corches said. “With new mandates already being proposed for the 2026 ballot, Missouri’s business community needs to stay engaged to ensure our state continues to support job growth and economic opportunity.”
