Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

signed · Missouri · House Jul 13, 2026

HB 2576: Creates several new state designations

HB 2576 designates the bridge on State Highway CC crossing Interstate 44 in Webster County as the "Dr Tommy Macdonnell Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs naming the bridge, with costs covered by the department. This is a ceremonial designation honoring Dr. Tommy Macdonnell, recognizing his Silver Star Award, and does not alter transportation policies or funding mechanisms. The bill directly affects the bridge's official name and signage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran's military service (Silver Star) via bridge naming, aligning with recognition indicator for support90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

signed · Missouri · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2593: Modifies various provisions relating to military affairs

HB 2593 establishes a Missouri Military Family Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to Missouri National Guard members and their families, as well as to Missouri residents serving in federal reserve components. It creates three new service ribbons for specific military programs: a counterdrug program ribbon (eligible since 1989), a homeland response force ribbon (eligible since 2012), and an engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon (eligible since 2012). All ribbons require honorable service and may be awarded to surviving next of kin if a member dies before receiving the ribbon. The bill also clarifies the adjutant general's authority to manage these programs and issue rules for the relief fund.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates Missouri Military Family Relief Fund for financial assistance to veterans' families and establishes service ribbons for recognition, directly advancing veteran benefits and recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Military Families National Guard & Reserve

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1853: Modifies provisions relating to transportation

HB 1853 repeals multiple existing Missouri transportation laws and replaces them with a new provision (section 229.222) allowing counties, cities, or villages to designate streets, roads, or highways as memorial roads for law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, or military members killed in the line of duty. Local governments that create such memorial roads must cover the costs of signs and maintenance. This bill directly affects local jurisdictions by establishing a formal process for honoring fallen public safety personnel through road naming, without imposing new state-level requirements or funding.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates memorial roads for military members killed in duty, directly recognizing veteran service per topic description's 'recognition' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2244: Provides for the distribution of certain moneys for a memorial or museum dedicated to veterans in Perry County

HB 2244 allocates up to $500,000 from Missouri's Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund to Perry County for the restoration, renovation, and maintenance of a veterans memorial or museum dedicated to Missouri and U.S. veterans. The funds are specifically for counties meeting population criteria (17,600-19,000 residents) with a county seat of 8,000-10,000 residents, which Perry County satisfies. This provision allows Perry County to use the funds as a one-time match for existing memorial projects, not for new construction. The bill does not create new programs but directs existing trust fund resources toward preserving veterans' memorials in qualifying counties.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $500k from Veterans Commission fund for veterans memorial/museum restoration, directly funding veteran recognition under dedicated trust fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1466: Provides for the distribution of moneys related to gaming for a veterans memorial or museum in Perry County and of moneys related to medical cannabis for veteran services

SB 1466 - This act modifies provisions relating to funds for veteran services, including services funded from moneys from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund and fees deposited in the Missouri Veterans' Health and Care Fund. This act provides that funds totaling no more than $500,000 from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund shall be used for the restoration, renovation, and maintenance of a memorial or museum dedicated to Missouri and United States veterans in Perry County. Additionally, funds allocated in the Missouri Veterans' Health and Care Fund as administrative and processing fees for duties related to medical cannabis by the Department of Health and Senior Services may be appropriated for services, programs, or projects dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of veterans. This act is similar to HB 1828 (2026), HB 2244 (2026), SB 745 (2025), and HB 1482 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates medical cannabis funds specifically for veteran services, advancing healthcare access for veterans through targeted funding.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirectly allocates gaming and medical cannabis funds for veterans memorial/museum and veteran services, advancing funding for veterans' programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

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died · Missouri · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 1909: Requires the POST Commission to implement a system that gives members of the National Guard and active duty or reserve members of the Armed Forces credit for completing basic training when applying for peace officer licensure

HB 1909 requires Missouri's POST Commission to create a system that counts military basic training hours (including Army Military Police School) toward peace officer licensure requirements. It directly affects National Guard members and active/reserve military personnel seeking Missouri peace officer licenses. The bill establishes a point conversion system for military training credit and creates a dedicated "Military Police Program of Instruction Fund" to administer the program. This policy change streamlines licensure for military veterans by recognizing their existing training, pending state funding appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a dedicated 'Military Police Program of Instruction Fund' to administer military training credit for licensure, allocating state budget resources for this specific program.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates military training credit system for veterans seeking peace officer licenses, directly advancing employment opportunities and recognizing service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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passed · Missouri · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 1003: Modifies various provisions relating to military affairs

SB 1003 replaces multiple Missouri military affairs laws with new provisions. It authorizes the adjutant general to provide financial assistance from the Missouri military family relief fund to National Guard members, their families, and Missouri-resident reserve service members. The bill also allows the governor to request National Guard volunteers for federal counter-drug activities under specific federal programs and establishes a homeland response force program ribbon for eligible National Guard members. These changes update the state's support systems and recognition programs for military personnel.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Cybersecurity Mission Act empowering National Guard to assist with cyber-attack prevention, response, and support activities for state critical infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes financial assistance from Missouri military family relief fund to National Guard members, their families, and reserve service members, directly supporting military families and recognizing service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Memorials & Recognition Military Families National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 925: Modifies provisions relating to allowances for health insurance for certain members of the Missouri National Guard

SB 925 modifies compensation and benefits for specific National Guard members. The bill aims to adjust financial support and perks they receive, though the exact changes (such as pay rates or healthcare details) aren't specified in the provided abstract. As of the latest update, the bill is under review by the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee after its first reading. Since the official abstract lacks specific provisions, this summary reflects only the bill's stated purpose and current procedural status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies health insurance allowances for National Guard members, implying an adjustment or provision of benefits within the healthcare domain.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransModifies National Guard compensation/benefits, directly addressing veterans' financial support; committee focus indicates supportive intent85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1848: Designates the "Army SSG Salvatore Palazzolo Memorial Bridge" in St. Louis County

HB 1848 designates the bridge on CST Dougherty Ferry Road over Interstate 270 in St. Louis County as the "Army SSG Salvatore Palazzolo Memorial Bridge." The Missouri Department of Transportation will install and maintain signs for this bridge, with all associated costs covered by the department. This bill honors Salvatore Palazzolo, an Army Staff Sergeant, through a permanent memorial designation on a specific public infrastructure location.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran SSG Palazzolo with bridge memorial, directly recognizing service per bill's subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2411: Modifies provisions relating to the memorial highway designation process

HB 2411 creates a new "Missouri Medal of Honor Fallen Heroes Fund" by allowing Missouri taxpayers to designate $1 or more from their income tax refund (or send separate contributions) to fund memorial highway signs. The fund, managed by the Department of Revenue, finances signs honoring military personnel killed in service, first responders, Missouri Medal of Honor recipients, and state employees who died while serving. It modifies the highway designation process by requiring 100 signatures and a fee for most requests (exempting certain memorials), mandating two signs per designation, and requiring 20-year maintenance. Unspent funds remain in the memorial account and cannot be diverted to general revenue.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates fund for memorial signs honoring veterans killed in service and Medal of Honor recipients, directly recognizing veteran sacrifice per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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