MBA Legislative Update

Published each Friday during the state legislative session (January through mid-May), this e-newsletter provides a summary of the latest news and actions of state legislation affecting the banking industry. To receive this e-newsletter, contact us

January 23, 2026

  • MBA Testifies in Support of Key Bill
  • State Treasurer Seeks Broader Investment Authority
  • Proposal Removes Tax Deduction for Out-of-State 529 Plans
  • Legislation Aims to Curb Abusive ADA Website Lawsuits
  • House Committee Approves Bills
  • What's Next: Key Bills in Committee, Target Banker Visits Begin

January 16, 2026

  • Kehoe Delivers State of the State Address
  • MBA Priority Legislation Advances in Committee
  • MBA Supports Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns, Main Streets
  • Division of Finance Seeks Fee Modernization
  • Tax Credit Bills Extend Ag Lending Programs
  • MBA Welcomes Bankers to Serve on Boards, Committees

January 9, 2026

  • 2026 State Legislative Session Begins
  • Credit Unions Back Away From Field of Membership Expansion
  • New Year, New Advocacy Toolkit
  • MBA Unveils Legislative Priorities
  • Advocacy Recognition: MBA Fame Award
  • What’s Next: State of the State, Committee Action
  • Download the MBA App for Advocacy at Your Fingertips
  • MBA Welcomes McDairmant

MBA Resources


MBA FAME Award

MBA FAME Award

This annual award recognizes MBA-member banks that go above and beyond to advocate on behalf of the banking community.
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