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SB 1657 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to the Board of Police Commissioners

SB 1657 modifies how city police departments set salaries and funding. It gives boards of police commissioners authority to set officer salaries without legislative approval (minimum current pay), requires cities to fund police at 22% of general revenue in 2025 rising to 25% by 2028, and details overtime pay rules (1.5x for hours over 40). The bill directly affects city police departments, their boards, and officers through changes to compensation structures, funding obligations, and benefit provisions like health insurance and shift differentials. Key mechanisms include mandatory minimum funding percentages, standardized overtime rates, and new allowances for academic achievement or training roles.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates cities fund police at 22-25% of general revenue (rising over time), directly increasing public safety funding. This strengthens fiscal allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates increased police funding (22-25% of general revenue) and sets salary/funding structures, directly strengthening law enforcement resources within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum salary levels, 22-25% funding increases, and 1.5x overtime for police officers, directly strengthening compensation and workplace standards.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

7122S.01I - Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to remove the repeal of section 105.726, reducing the total sections repealed from four to three. The committee version also modified the overtime and compensation rules, specifically changing the rank eligibility for additional compensation and adding a new provision for night shift pay between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These changes alter the financial obligations of police departments and the benefits available to officers of different ranks.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing the repeal of section 105.726, meaning that specific legal provision remains in effect rather than being replaced by this new legislation.
SCOPE

The repeal of section 105.726 was removed from the bill, meaning this existing law will no longer be abolished by SB 1657.

ELIGIBILITY

The rank of officers eligible for additional compensation for overtime and court time was changed; the committee version clarifies that sergeants and above are eligible for additional compensation, whereas the original text had different restrictions.

REQUIREMENT

A new requirement was added mandating that the board of police commissioners pay additional compensation to officers for any full hour worked between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., equal to ten percent of the officer's base hourly pay.

FISCAL

The calculation for minimum funding requirements was adjusted to exclude litigation costs, attorney fees, settlements, and judgments, which were previously included in the original draft.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (7122S.03C)
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Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Travis Fitzwater
RRepublican
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