HB 2269 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies certain requirements for safety standards

HB 2269 modifies the qualification requirements for deputy boiler inspectors employed by Missouri's Department of Public Safety. The bill replaces existing experience rules with a new standard requiring at least five years of hands-on experience in high-pressure boiler and pressure vessel construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or repair - specifically in roles like mechanical engineer, steam operating engineer, boilermaker, or boiler inspector. The bill maintains the existing requirement that inspectors must pass the examination under section 650.250. This change directly affects individuals applying for or currently holding deputy boiler inspector positions within the Department of Public Safety.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope from regulating only deputy boiler inspectors to establishing a comprehensive state-wide fire and life safety standards program. This change shifts the focus from a narrow qualification requirement for specific personnel to a broad regulatory framework that sets minimum safety standards for all state-inspected facilities, including new construction, major renovations, and significant alterations.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded significantly from a single section regarding deputy inspector qualifications to a new two-section act covering fire safety standards, definitions, rulemaking authority, and compliance verification for all state-inspected facilities.

SCOPE

Added a new section (320.405) creating a Missouri fire and life safety standards program administered by the Division of Fire Safety.

DEFINITION

Defined key terms including 'Division', 'Missouri fire and life safety standards', and 'State-inspected facility' to clarify the program's reach.

TIMELINE

Established a timeline requiring the adoption of new safety standards by July 1, 2027, with applicability to new construction and major renovations starting January 1, 2028.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for facilities to meet state standards upon initial construction, major renovation, ownership transfer, or substantial improvement.

ENFORCEMENT

Authorized the division to verify compliance through inspections, deny licenses or certifications for non-compliant facilities, and issue correction orders.

ELIGIBILITY

Replaced the specific requirement for deputy inspectors to have five years of experience with a broader mandate for the director to employ deputy inspectors, removing the detailed qualification criteria.

TECHNICAL

Allowed the division to incorporate technical provisions from nationally recognized codes like the International Fire Code and NFPA standards by reference.

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Committee

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 1

lower

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Committee

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Committee

Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)

lower

Dec 8, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors