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MO HB2504
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keith Elliott
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AI Summary
- School districts may designate teachers, administrators, or other school personnel as school protection officers authorized to carry concealed firearms or self-defense spray devices on school property
- Expands eligibility beyond teachers and administrators to include "other school personnel" who complete POST commission-approved training and hold valid concealed carry permits
- School districts may require designated personnel to submit a mental health fitness-for-duty letter from a licensed mental health professional
- School protection officers must maintain personal control of firearms at all times on school property; violations result in immediate removal and potential employment termination
- Officers may detain persons on school property for up to one hour using the same use-of-force authority as any person under chapter 563, with required notification to administrators and law enforcement
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to school protection officers
Last Action
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules - Administrative3/10/2026
General Laws1/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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