HB 1866 changes Missouri's peace officer licensing rules by requiring the director of the Department of Public Safety to deny a license application if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, had a previous peace officer license permanently revoked or surrendered, or has other issues that would lead to disciplinary action if licensed. The director may instead grant a license with conditions or deny it, and must provide written notice of the decision. Applicants denied a license can appeal to an administrative hearing within 30 days, but the hearing will not reconsider the severity of the issue or rehabilitation efforts. This bill replaces the existing licensing criteria with these specific denial conditions.
HB 2462 prohibits convicted sexual offenders (specifically those convicted under certain state or out-of-state sex offenses involving minors or exploitation) from using, loitering within 500 feet of, or residing in apartment or condominium complexes with pools. Starting August 28, 2026, offenders found guilty under this law cannot establish residence in complexes containing pools. Violating these restrictions is a class E felony for a first offense and a class D felony for subsequent violations. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of specified sex offenses, limiting their access to and residency in housing with pool facilities.
HB 1911 creates a new criminal offense for installing, concealing, or placing an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all vehicle owners, specifically to monitor occupants. It directly affects vehicle owners and occupants by prohibiting unauthorized tracking, with key exceptions including law enforcement investigations, parents monitoring minor children, tracking stolen vehicles, and certain insurance programs. The bill specifies penalties: a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a class E felony for repeat violations. It explicitly excludes manufacturers' built-in tracking systems and covers specific authorized uses like lienholders repossessing vehicles.
HB 1926 prohibits health care professionals in Missouri from documenting or disclosing a patient's citizenship or immigration status in medical records, except when assessing eligibility for social or community services. It specifically bans sharing this information with law enforcement agencies under any circumstances. The bill establishes that licensing boards must investigate violations, imposing one-year license suspensions for intentional disclosures and probation for accidental ones. This law directly affects doctors, nurses, and other licensed health care providers who handle patient records across Missouri.
HB 2256 modifies Missouri's minimum prison terms for certain felony offenders sentenced after August 28, 2026. It requires offenders with one or two prior felony convictions (unrelated to the current offense) to serve at least 50% of their sentence or until age 70, whichever occurs first. The bill also mandates that presentence reports include available alternatives to incarceration, such as restorative justice programs, and details about the crime's impact on victims. This affects individuals convicted of qualifying felonies who are committed to the Department of Corrections, altering sentencing options and minimum service requirements.
HB 2165 amends Missouri law to expand the definition of "special victim" in criminal assault cases. It specifically adds sports officials - such as referees, umpires, or 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 a recognized sports organization. This change means assault against these officials will now be treated as a "special victim" offense under existing sentencing laws, potentially leading to enhanced penalties. The bill does not alter sentencing ranges but broadens who qualifies for this legal classification.
HJR 123 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Constitution that would require life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of first-degree sexual trafficking of a child. This amendment specifically targets the sentencing for this offense, mandating that "imprisonment for life" means confinement for the offender's natural life. The change would take effect only if approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 general election. It directly affects individuals convicted under Missouri's first-degree sexual trafficking of a child statute, removing judicial discretion for parole or probation in these cases. The amendment would be added as Section 38(e) to Article III of the Missouri Constitution.
HB 1721 requires prosecuting and circuit attorneys to submit standardized, annual reports on case handling to the governor, attorney general, and legislative committees by March 1st each year. The reports must include non-personally identifying data broken down by offense category, covering intake (arrests, referrals, dismissals), dispositions (diversion, pleas, dismissals), and sentencing (incarceration, probation, jail terms). These reports must be made publicly available upon request and help compile uniform data for oversight. The bill directly affects local prosecutors' offices by mandating specific data collection and reporting formats. It aims to increase transparency in how criminal cases are processed across jurisdictions.
HB 1807 authorizes Missouri law enforcement to intercept or disable drones that pose credible threats to public safety. The bill specifically allows officers to use detection, tracking, and "mitigation measures" (like jamming or hacking) if there is reasonable suspicion the drone is being used illegally - such as for spying, smuggling, or directly endangering people. It applies to law enforcement agencies and directly affects drone operators who misuse their devices in a "nefarious manner" (illegal, dangerous, or harmful activity). The law requires officers to act only when a drone poses an imminent threat or violates state/federal law.
HB 1806 creates a new offense for minors under 18 who knowingly carry a concealed firearm, directly affecting young people in Missouri. The bill classifies this as a class D misdemeanor and requires courts to immediately confiscate any firearm involved upon conviction. It also incorporates existing legal procedures for handling confiscated weapons, as outlined in section 571.095 of Missouri law.
