Establishes a process in which persons registering a motor vehicle may apply for a designation indicating a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement
HB 3175 allows Missouri residents with a health condition or disability that impairs communication with law enforcement to request a special designation when registering a motor vehicle. To qualify, applicants must provide certification from a licensed physician or psychologist confirming the condition will likely persist for at least five years. If approved, the designation is added to the state law enforcement database (MULES), alerting officers during interactions. The designation remains active for five years and requires renewal with updated certification, with the state highway patrol required to educate law enforcement on its use.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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House Committee Substitute
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The bill was perfected with minor technical corrections to the header and line numbers. The core policy regarding the new designation for individuals with communication impairments remains unchanged, continuing to allow physicians or psychologists to certify such conditions for a five-year period.
TECHNICAL
The header was updated to reflect the bill's perfected status, and line numbers were adjusted to match the new text layout.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 147 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, adopted
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Adopted (H)
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass - Not Consent (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass - Not Consent (H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred: Consent and Procedure(H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass by Consent (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Brown
RRepublican
Co
Bridget Moore
DDemocratic
Co
John Hewkin
RRepublican
Co
LaKeySha Bosley
DDemocratic
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