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MO HB1866

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lane Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds U.S. citizenship as a requirement for peace officer licensure in Missouri, allowing the director to deny applications from non-citizens

  • Authorizes denial of peace officer license applications when the applicant previously had a license or certification revoked or surrendered

  • Director may grant applications subject to probation or deny them outright when cause exists, with written notification to applicants of reasons and appeal rights

  • Applicants may appeal denial decisions to the administrative hearing commission within 30 days; failure to request a hearing within this timeframe waives appeal rights

  • Amends Section 590.100, RSMo, adding two new grounds for denial while preserving existing provisions allowing denial based on conduct that would warrant discipline

Legislative Description

Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant is not a U.S. citizen or has had a license permanently revoked or suspended

Last Action

Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety2/26/2026
Rules - Administrative1/29/2026
Crime and Public Safety1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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