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MO SB1731

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karla May

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Critical Incident Stress Management Program" within the Missouri Department of Public Safety to provide mental health services for peace officers and first responders dealing with stress and trauma from critical incidents

  • Requires all peace officers and first responders to complete a mental health check-in with a program service provider once every three to five years, with notification sent to their commanding officer or supervisor upon completion

  • Makes information disclosed by peace officers and first responders during program services privileged and inadmissible in criminal, administrative, or civil proceedings, with exceptions for preventing harm, written consent, or mandatory reporting requirements

  • Creates the "988 Public Safety Fund" in the state treasury to fund program services, with moneys not reverting to general revenue at the end of the biennium

  • Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to prescribe rules and regulations to implement the program, subject to Chapter 536 rulemaking requirements

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to critical incident management

Last Action

S First Read

2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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