SB 1782 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes "Justin's Law", authorizes law enforcement agencies to use canines to detect illicit narcotics

SB 1782, titled "Justin's Law," authorizes law enforcement agencies to use trained canines for detecting illicit narcotics. This bill directly affects police departments and other law enforcement entities by providing a legal basis for employing drug-sniffing dogs during investigations. The key provision is the explicit authorization for canine use in narcotics detection, which becomes part of standard law enforcement procedures. The abstract does not specify additional requirements or limitations for this authorization.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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