Provides that the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be appointed by the judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, rather than elected

HB 3224 changes how the St. Louis Sheriff is selected, requiring the position to be appointed by the 22nd Judicial Circuit judges instead of elected by voters. The appointed sheriff must meet the same qualifications as elected sheriffs and can be removed by a majority of the judges for cause. The current sheriff (as of 2026) will complete their term, and future vacancies will be filled by judicial appointment. This bill also specifies that the St. Louis Sheriff does not enforce general state criminal laws unless related to standard sheriff duties, while still allowing deputies to qualify for law enforcement training.