HB3138

Requires certain police departments to establish a missing person's unit

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3138 mandates the creation of a missing persons unit in police departments in counties with over one million inhabitants.

Missouri HB3138 amends Chapter 85, RSMo, by adding a new section, 85.705, which requires police departments in counties with more than one million inhabitants to establish a missing persons unit. This unit will provide services to aid in locating missing persons, including coordinating and investigating reports, collecting and disseminating information, and establishing a communication system for missing persons. The unit will also coordinate with the Missouri state highway patrol's missing persons unit.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 2

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 29

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)