Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3048: Prohibits certain individuals from possessing a firearm due to domestic violence

HB 3048 requires courts issuing domestic violence protection orders to prohibit respondents (abusers) from possessing firearms. Courts must inform respondents orally and in writing about this ban and automatically notify Missouri law enforcement to update the federal background check system (NICS). This applies directly to individuals subject to active protection orders in domestic violence cases, preventing them from legally owning or purchasing guns during the order's validity. The law aims to enhance safety for petitioners by removing firearm access for those found to pose domestic violence risks.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents domestic violence abusers from accessing firearms under protection orders, enhancing victim safety and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce firearm-related domestic violence incidents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3134: Requires the POST commission to accept a diploma received from the United States Army Military Police School as credit to qualify to sit for the Missouri peace officer standards and training examination

HB 3134 creates Missouri's "Green-to-Blue Bridge Program" to help military veterans transition to law enforcement. It allows veterans who earned a diploma from the U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS) with MOS 31A or 31B to receive POST credit toward Missouri peace officer certification, exempting them from redundant training for skills like firearms, defensive tactics, and criminal investigation. The bill requires the POST commission to design a training program that grants this credit and consults with the Missouri National Guard to align military training with state standards. This directly affects qualifying veterans seeking to become Missouri law enforcement officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables military veterans to bypass redundant training for law enforcement roles, strengthening officer recruitment and aligning with criminal justice workforce goals.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans with USAMPS diplomas (MOS 31A/31B) from redundant training for law enforcement certification, directly facilitating veteran employment in peace officer roles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3042: Requires the Missouri state highway patrol to investigate any incident occurring in St. Louis city or St. Louis county in which a law enforcement officer is involved in a shooting or incident resulting in death

HB 3042 requires the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate any officer-involved shooting or incident resulting in death within St. Louis City or St. Louis County. It specifically covers cases where law enforcement officers use force against civilians causing death, or civilians use force against officers causing death. The bill mandates that local law enforcement agencies reimburse the Highway Patrol for all investigation costs incurred. This bill directly affects St. Louis City and County law enforcement agencies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol by shifting investigation responsibility to the state agency. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced January 2026) and has not yet been voted on.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates independent highway patrol investigations for officer-involved deaths, enhancing accountability and oversight per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2639: Authorizes tax credits for certain contributions to local law enforcement foundations

HB 2639 creates a state tax credit for individuals and businesses that donate to certified local law enforcement foundations. Taxpayers can claim credits of up to $5,000 (single filers) or $10,000 (married/joint filers) annually for contributions used to fund officer training, salary supplements, equipment, or joint emergency response teams with behavioral health specialists. Foundations must be certified by the state, limit annual contributions to $3 million, and cannot accept more than $3 million per year from this program. The total tax credits available are capped at $75 million annually, with unused credits carried forward for up to five years.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits reducing state revenue (via deductions), weakening fiscal management by shifting funding to private donations rather than strengthening state budget.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement through tax credits for training, equipment, and behavioral health teams, directly strengthening criminal justice infrastructure per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Law Enforcement

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2648: Establishes the Organized Retail Theft Coordination Center in the Department of Public Safety

HB 2648 establishes the Organized Retail Theft Coordination Center within Missouri's Department of Public Safety to coordinate state and local law enforcement efforts against organized retail theft. The Center will share threat information with law enforcement agencies and affected businesses (like retailers and transportation companies), track theft trends through annual public reports, and support investigations and loss prevention activities. It requires an evaluation of existing anti-theft programs by March 2027 and mandates reports on the Center's activities, with the program set to expire six years after the bill's effective date unless renewed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates law enforcement coordination center to combat retail theft, strengthening enforcement efforts within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 3017: Establishes the offense of permitting a public nuisance

HB 3017 creates a new class E felony charge for property owners, renters, or occupants who knowingly permit illegal activities on their property. It directly affects landlords, property managers, and residents who fail to address repeated illegal conduct like noise disturbances, underage drinking, violence, or weapons offenses occurring on their premises. The law requires three documented law enforcement incidents within 12 months - each verified by officers recording the specific illegal activity - to trigger arrest for "permitting a public nuisance." Property owners without a responsible party can also face property restrictions to prevent ongoing safety hazards.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new felony charge for property owners, increasing penalties without reform elements or protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2319: Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event

HB 2319 expands Missouri's legal definition of a "special victim" to include sports officials (such as referees, umpires, or linesmen) who are assaulted while performing their duties at any level of sporting event. This change adds a new category (14)(l) to the statute, specifying that a sports official must be trained and certified by an authorized organization to qualify. The bill directly affects sports officials by granting them the same legal protections as other "special victims" (like law enforcement or emergency personnel) when they are assaulted during their work. This is a concrete policy change to the criminal code, not a procedural measure.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim protections to sports officials, granting legal safeguards under criminal justice statutes by adding them to 'special victim' category.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1338: Creates new provisions relating to illegal immigrants

SB 1338 creates a new state criminal offense for entering Missouri while violating federal immigration law (specifically, 8 U.S.C. § 1325, which prohibits unauthorized entry into the U.S.). If convicted, individuals face a $100,000 fine and a mandatory order of removal from the state. The bill also allows courts to dismiss charges and issue removal orders without a full trial upon request. This law directly affects non-citizens who enter Missouri without federal authorization under U.S. immigration law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of immigration violations and reduces defendant rights via expedited removal without trial, contradicting reform principles.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates state criminal penalties for immigration violations, increasing enforcement and mandatory removal without full trial95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · Missouri · House May 6, 2026

HB 1866: Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant has had a license permanently revoked or suspended

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.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts peace officer licensing by requiring U.S. citizenship and denying licenses for revoked/suspended past licenses, limiting who can serve in law enforcement.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires U.S. citizenship for peace officer licenses, restricting non-citizens from state law enforcement roles, directly limiting immigrant employment access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1911: Establishes the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects vehicle owners' privacy by criminalizing unauthorized tracking, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized vehicle tracking, protecting location data privacy - directly aligns with data privacy safeguards in technology policy95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill regulates vehicle tracking to protect occupants from unauthorized monitoring, enhancing vehicle safety and privacy under transportation's vehicle regulations topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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