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MO SB1003

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Schnelting

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Cybersecurity Mission Act" authorizing the Missouri National Guard to provide cybersecurity assistance, cyber-attack prevention, response, and support to state and local government entities, public universities, law enforcement, utilities, and critical infrastructure facilities upon request of the Department of Public Safety director

  • Creates three new veteran medallion programs recognizing service in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn (March 2003-December 2011), Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Freedom's Sentinel/Operation Allies Refuge (October 2001-August 2021), and Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm (August 1990-June 1991)

  • Increases paid military leave for public employees who are National Guard or reserve members from 120 hours to 160 hours per federal fiscal year for federal duty

  • Authorizes three new Missouri National Guard ribbons: homeland response force program ribbon (eligibility from January 1, 2012), engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon (eligibility from January 1, 2012), and counterdrug program ribbon (eligibility from January 1, 1989)

  • Modifies Missouri National Guard educational assistance by creating a tuition and fee waiver option for undergraduate courses at public institutions beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, with a 120 credit hour limit and removal of GI Bill entitlements from the calculation of remaining tuition costs

Legislative Description

Modifies various provisions relating to military affairs

Last Action

Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs1/8/2026

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