Modifies and establishes provisions relating to public safety
HB 3068 revises Missouri's criminal history record system by replacing outdated sections with new provisions governing data collection and submission. It requires law enforcement agencies to submit fingerprints, photographs, and biometric data (like facial recognition) for certain arrests - including juveniles under 17 - to the state highway patrol's central repository, with specific rules for juvenile records. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "unique biometric identification" and mandates standardized data formats for reporting to ensure accurate statewide criminal history records. These changes primarily affect police departments, courts, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which manages the central repository for criminal justice data. The bill does not alter sex offender registration terms but updates the underlying system that supports registry administration.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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House Substitute (House Floor Substitute)
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MINOR
The bill was finalized and technically corrected to include a new statute section (632.305) in the list of repealed laws, which was missing in the previous draft. This ensures the legislative record accurately reflects all sections being amended or repealed.
TECHNICAL
Added section 632.305 to the list of repealed statutes in the bill's explanatory text to ensure legal accuracy.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
36
Key actions
14
Committee
14
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Monday, May 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 117 NOES: 10 PRESENT: 17
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 15, HA 16, HA 17, adopted.
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
HS Adopted (H)
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
HS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
HS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committed to: Legislative Review(H) - HA 1, HA 3, HA 4, HA 5, HA 6, HA 7, HA 8, HA 9, HA 10, HA 11, HA 12, HA 13, HA 14, adopted
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 17 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Myers
RRepublican
Co
Bill Irwin
RRepublican
Co
Mike Steinmeyer
RRepublican
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