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MO SB1782

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Schnelting

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Justin's Law" creating the Illicit Narcotics Canine Committee (INCC), a 9-member body appointed by the Director of Public Safety to review applications and award grants for narcotics detection canine programs

  • Creates the Illicit Narcotics Canine Fund in the state treasury with $500,000 appropriated annually, plus private donations, to fund grants for police and sheriff departments

  • Grants of up to $35,000 available to departments for purchasing dogs, handler training, kennels, veterinary care, medical insurance, and equipment—but not vehicles or salaries

  • Requires all canine-handler teams to be certified by approved organizations (such as North American Police Work Dog Association or United States Police Canine Association) and to train at least 16 hours per month

  • Mandates vehicles carrying law enforcement canines be equipped with heat alarms, and requires departments to submit quarterly statistics to Packtrack or similar tracking software

Legislative Description

Establishes "Justin's Law", authorizes law enforcement agencies to use canines to detect illicit narcotics

Last Action

S First Read

2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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