HB3148

Allows persons who are permanent residents of the United States who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces to serve as law enforcement officers in this state

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Allows lawful permanent residents honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces to serve as law enforcement officers in Missouri.

The bill modifies Missouri's law enforcement officer requirements to allow lawful permanent residents who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces to serve as law enforcement officers. It also establishes minimum standards for peace officer training, age, citizenship, and education, and requires a qualifying score on a certification examination. The bill mandates that all law enforcement agencies enroll in the state and federal Rap Back programs for criminal history background checks.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 2

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 29

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)