Bill > HB1371

This bill modifies the requirements for peace officer licensing in Missouri by removing the citizenship requirement and adding a new condition that all licensed peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. The bill maintains existing requirements such as establishing minimum standards for peace officer training through the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) commission, setting age and education requirements, and allowing licensure for officers from other states, federal, or military law enforcement. The bill also continues existing provisions related to continuing education, maintaining a current address, and fingerprinting for background checks. A key change is the explicit requirement that peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., which was not previously specified in the law. Additionally, the bill preserves provisions about license expiration after five consecutive years without a commission and requires law enforcement agencies to enroll in state and federal Rap Back programs, which are systems for ongoing criminal background monitoring.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1371&year=2025&code=R