The basic powers and duties of the Commission are to eliminate discrimination through the enforcement of the Missouri Human Rights Act and prevent social inequality through education and outreach. The Missouri Commission on Human Rights is authorized to investigate complaints in employment, public accommodations, and housing – if the reason for the alleged discrimination is based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age (40 - 69) (in employment only), and familial status-families with children under the age of 18 (in housing only).

MCHR Commissioners:

Martha Staggs
Commissioner, Chair

Anna Crosslin
Commissioner, 1^st District

Jonathan Hayashi
Commissioner, 3^rd District

Donna Birks
Commissioner, 5^th District
 

Melody Smith
Commissioner, 6^th  District
 

Jenifer Placzek

Commissioner, 7th District

Jade Jump
At-Large Commissioner