Bill > HB959

This bill requires police departments located in counties with over one million inhabitants to establish a Missing Person's Unit by January 1, 2026. The unit will be responsible for several key functions, including coordinating and investigating missing persons reports, collecting and disseminating information about missing individuals by entering their details into state (MULES) and national (NCIC) law enforcement databases, creating a communication system for missing persons information, and collaborating with the Missouri State Highway Patrol's existing missing persons unit. Police departments in qualifying counties can either hire new staff or reassign current officers to staff this unit, with compensation and benefits to be paid from the department's annual operating budget. This legislation aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of locating missing persons by creating a specialized unit focused on investigating and tracking such cases in larger, more populous counties.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB959&year=2025&code=R