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MO SB1745

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patty Lewis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Critical Incident Stress Management Program" within the Department of Public Safety to provide mental health services for peace officers and first responders coping 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 3-5 years, or participate in a department-established behavioral health program

  • Protects information disclosed during program services as privileged and prohibits its use in criminal, administrative, or civil proceedings against the officer or responder, with exceptions for preventing harm, written consent, or mandatory reporting requirements

  • Creates the "988 Public Safety Fund" in the state treasury as a dedicated fund for providing crisis intervention services, with moneys not reverting to general revenue at the end of the biennium

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to critical incident management

Last Action

S First Read

2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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