Bill > HB2411

This bill modifies provisions related to memorial highway designations and associated fund management. The bill renames the existing "Medal of Honor Recipients Fund" to the "Fallen Heroes Fund" and expands its scope to support memorial signs honoring a broader range of individuals, including members of the Armed Forces killed in the line of duty, missing in action service members, medal of honor recipients, emergency personnel killed while performing duties, and state employees killed while serving the state. The bill simplifies the memorial highway designation process by removing requirements for collecting 100 signatures and adjusting application fees. It establishes that memorial highway signs for certain categories of fallen heroes (such as law enforcement officers, military personnel, and emergency workers) will have a more streamlined approval process. The bill also introduces provisions for highway sign maintenance, including a 20-year designation period with the possibility of renewal, and requires the Department of Transportation to post biographical information online for individuals honored with highway designations. Additionally, the bill allows individuals and corporations to make voluntary donations to the Fallen Heroes Fund through tax returns, vehicle registrations, and driver's license applications, with the funds being used to support memorial signage and related costs.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2411&year=2026&code=R