Bill > HB981

This bill modifies the regulations governing peace officer licensing in Missouri by expanding the grounds on which the director of the department of public safety can deny a license. Specifically, the bill adds two new mandatory reasons for license denial: first, if an applicant has previously had a peace officer license that was permanently revoked or surrendered, and second, if the applicant is not a United States citizen. The bill maintains the existing process where the director may still grant a license subject to probation or deny the application entirely when cause for denial exists. If an applicant is denied, they retain the right to appeal the decision to the administrative hearing commission within thirty days. The administrative hearing commission is instructed to determine whether the director had valid cause for denial but is not permitted to consider the severity of the cause or the applicant's potential rehabilitation. If the hearing commission finds cause for denial exists, the director must then hold a hearing to make a final determination on the license application within thirty days.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB981&year=2025&code=R