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MO HB3334

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Durnell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "canine search and rescue teams" to the list of organizations whose vehicles may operate as emergency vehicles with sirens and flashing blue lights on Missouri streets and highways

  • Expands authorized emergency responses to include "emergency calls requiring search and rescue operations" in addition to existing fire and ambulance calls

  • Applies to both paid and volunteer canine search and rescue team members, consistent with treatment of fire departments, ambulance associations, and rescue squads

  • Requires written permits issued by the chief of the relevant organization to operate vehicles with sirens or blue lights; permits may be revoked

  • Violation of the section constitutes a Class A misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Provides for vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams to be treated as emergency vehicles

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/19/2026

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