SB1252

Provides for vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams to be treated as emergency vehicles

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1252 allows canine search and rescue team vehicles to be treated as emergency vehicles.

Missouri SB1252 revises state law to allow vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams to be treated as emergency vehicles. This includes permitting these vehicles to use sirens and blue lights in bona fide emergencies. The bill also specifies that permits for such use must be issued by certain authorities and outlines conditions for the use of sirens and lights. Violation of these provisions constitutes a class A misdemeanor.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled