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MO HB2378
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bennie Cook
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AI Summary
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Expands authority of alcohol and tobacco control peace officers to make arrests, searches, and seizures when exigent circumstances present an immediate threat of bodily harm to any person, beyond their current jurisdiction limited to liquor and tobacco violations
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Grants state fire marshal and paid investigators with peace officer certification the power of arrest when exigent circumstances present an immediate threat of bodily harm, in addition to their existing authority for arson-related offenses
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Amends RSMo sections 311.630 and 320.230 relating to peace officer duties
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Introduced by Representative Cook during the 103rd General Assembly, Second Regular Session
Legislative Description
Expands certain powers given to peace officers employed by the supervisor of alcohol and tobacco control and peace officers employed by the state fire marshal when certain exigent circumstances exist
Last Action
Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
1/29/2026