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MO HB1866
MO HB1866Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant is not a U.S. citizen or has had a license permanently revoked or suspended
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant is not a U.S. citizen or has had a license permanently revoked or suspended
AI Summary
This bill allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license to an applicant if they are not a United States citizen or if they have previously had a peace officer license permanently revoked or surrendered. The bill also clarifies that the director has discretion to either deny the application or grant it with probation if they have knowledge of reasons that would justify disciplining a licensed officer, and outlines the process for applicants to appeal such decisions to the administrative hearing commission.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Lane Roberts (R)*,
Brad Banderman (R),
Danny Busick (R),
William Irwin (R),
Bob Titus (R),
Burt Whaley (R),
Last Action
Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S) (on 02/26/2026)
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