Expands certain powers given to peace officers employed by the supervisor of alcohol and tobacco control and peace officers employed by the state fire marshal when certain exigent circumstances exist

HB 2378 expands arrest and search powers for two specific groups of state peace officers: those employed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Control supervisor and the State Fire Marshal. It allows these officers to make arrests and conduct searches/seizures during "exigent circumstances" (immediate threats to safety), in addition to enforcing alcohol/tobacco laws or fire/arson investigations. Officers must already be certified under Missouri law and carry special credentials. The bill specifies that fees for arrests and services remain consistent with standard criminal proceedings. This change directly affects these state agency officers and the public they interact with during emergency situations.