Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement) in Missouri

passed · Missouri · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3175: 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.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3434: Creates and modifies provisions related to statewide sexual assault response

HB 3434 establishes a Missouri Statewide Sexual Assault Response Task Force to study and improve the state's system for supporting sexual assault victims. The task force, composed of 22 members including legislators, law enforcement, healthcare providers, victim advocates, and agency representatives, will analyze current response practices from initial reporting through legal proceedings. It must evaluate needs for rape crisis center staffing, assess implementation of the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights, collect data on reporting and prosecution, and identify gaps in victim services. The task force will submit recommendations to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2028, focusing on concrete improvements to victim care and justice system coordination. This bill directly affects state agencies, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and victim service organizations involved in sexual assault response.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Violent Crime

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3353: Prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from concealing their identity or wearing masks that conceal their identity when performing operations in the state of Missouri

HB 3353 prohibits Missouri law enforcement officers (including federal agents like ICE officers operating in the state) from wearing masks or face coverings that conceal their identity during official duties. The bill requires officers to visibly display their name, rank, and badge number and bans facial coverings that obscure the face, except for specific exceptions like medical masks, helmets for safety during operations, undercover work, SWAT/SRT activities, or emergency situations where identification isn't possible. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor. The law directly affects all state and federal officers performing duties in Missouri, with exceptions ensuring operational safety and undercover needs are addressed.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 3257: Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder

HB 3257 makes it a misdemeanor to impede, threaten, or harass a first responder while they are performing their duties. It specifically prohibits approaching within 25 feet after being orally warned, if the intent is to interfere with their work, cause physical harm, or harass them (defined as causing substantial emotional distress with no legitimate purpose). The law directly affects individuals who target police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, or hospital staff working in emergency settings. Key provisions require a prior warning and define "first responder" to include law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. This bill creates a new legal consequence for disruptive or threatening behavior toward those providing critical public safety services.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

passed · Missouri · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 1652: Creates the Phoenix Alert System to help identify and locate abducted or missing African American women and girls and establishes an office to prevent and end the targeting of African American women and girls

SB 1652 would create a new office within Missouri's Department of Public Safety dedicated to addressing cases involving missing and murdered African American women and girls. The office would collect data on these cases - including solving rates, Amber alert disparities, and intersections with trafficking or domestic violence - and develop policy recommendations based on this analysis. It would also advocate for legislative and law enforcement changes to improve responses, using data from the state's task force on missing and murdered African American women. The bill requires the office to track outcomes, coordinate with relevant agencies, and report findings to the legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3492: Establishes a process in which persons registering a motor vehicle may apply for a designation and license plate decals indicating a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement

HB 3492 allows Missouri residents with a physical or mental health condition that impairs communication with law enforcement to apply for a designation when registering a vehicle. Applicants must provide certification from a physician or psychologist confirming the condition will last at least five years. If approved, law enforcement will see this designation in Missouri's MULES system, and applicants may receive standardized license plate decals displaying a non-specific symbol. The designation lasts five years and requires renewal with new medical certification, directly affecting individuals with communication-related health conditions and their immediate family members.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3542: Establishes the "Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act"

HB 3542, the "Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act," prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from using public funds, personnel, or facilities to assist federal immigration enforcement or entering into immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government. It requires immediate termination of existing agreements and imposes civil penalties of $25,000 per violation, with funds going to public schools. The bill directly affects county sheriffs, local police departments, and state agencies by restricting their cooperation with federal immigration authorities, while also requiring ICE agents to display identification and obtain warrants for home entries during operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3213: Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event

HB 3213 expands the legal definition of "special victim" to include sports officials - such as referees, umpires, and linesmen - who are assaulted while performing their duties at any level of sporting event. To qualify, the official must be trained, certified, or registered by an organization that oversees sports official education. This change directly affects sports officials by granting them the same legal protections as other special victims (e.g., law enforcement or emergency personnel) in assault cases. The bill adds this category to existing definitions without altering penalties or procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Victims' Rights Violent Crime

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3276: Establishes the "Auto Theft Prevention Commission"

HB 3276 establishes Missouri's "Auto Theft Prevention Commission" to coordinate efforts against auto theft and related fraud. The commission, composed of 11 members including state agency directors and appointed representatives from law enforcement, insurance, and auto industries, will manage a grant program for local law enforcement agencies and task forces. These grants fund prevention activities like equipment purchases, specialized training, public awareness campaigns, and investigations into auto theft and insurance fraud. The commission must submit annual reports to the legislature and governor detailing its work and grant allocations.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3192: Establishes the "Missouri Automatic License Plate Reader Regulation Act"

HB 3192 establishes regulations for law enforcement use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems in Missouri. It restricts ALPR use to specific purposes like criminal investigations, missing persons cases, and stolen vehicle alerts - banning general surveillance, immigration enforcement, or monitoring lawful activity. The bill requires law enforcement to destroy ALPR data within 30 days (unless tied to an active investigation or alert) and mandates annual reporting on system use, including scan counts, alerts, and outcomes. These rules directly affect all Missouri state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies operating ALPR systems.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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