Bill > SB93

This bill, known as the Campus Free Expression Act, aims to safeguard free speech on public college and university campuses in Missouri by declaring outdoor campus areas as traditional public forums, meaning they are open for expressive activities like protests, speeches, and distributing literature. While institutions can implement reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of these activities, these rules must be clearly published, neutral regarding the content or viewpoint of the expression, and allow for spontaneous gatherings and ample alternative ways for people to express themselves. Individuals can engage in non-unlawful expressive activity freely as long as it doesn't significantly disrupt the institution's functioning. The bill also allows the Attorney General or individuals whose rights are violated to sue for violations, seeking damages and legal costs, and establishes a one-year statute of limitations for such actions, with each day a violation persists counting as a new offense.