Bill > HB1578

This bill requires a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between a county's chief law enforcement official (typically the sheriff) and any federal law enforcement agency before that federal agency can conduct law enforcement duties within the county in Missouri. The MOU must be signed by both the local sheriff or chief law enforcement agent and the director of the state's department of public safety, and it will outline the terms of cooperation for enforcing state and local laws during federal law enforcement activities. The bill mandates that the department of public safety create rules and regulations for implementing this requirement, following specific administrative procedures outlined in Missouri's state statutes. The legislation aims to provide local law enforcement with more oversight and control when federal agencies are operating within their jurisdictions, ensuring that federal law enforcement activities are coordinated with and approved by local authorities. If any part of the rulemaking process is found unconstitutional, the entire grant of rulemaking authority and any rules proposed after August 28, 2025, would become invalid.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1578&year=2025&code=R