MO HB667

Establishes a 14-member Joint Committee on Police Practices with 7 members from each legislative chamber, with no party having more than 4 members from either chamber

Directs the committee to investigate racial profiling and disparities in law enforcement treatment of minorities, and study demilitarization of police officers

Requires the committee to determine best practices for policing during First Amendment-protected events, including feasibility of requiring identifiable name tags and restricting tear gas use to declared emergencies

Mandates the committee hold meetings in at least three urban regions to gather public input from minorities, and requires police chiefs from major metropolitan areas to appear and answer questions

Requires annual reports to the General Assembly by January 30th, with the committee expiring on January 30, 2020