Bill > HB3148

This bill amends existing Missouri law to allow individuals who are lawful permanent residents of the United States and have received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces to serve as law enforcement officers, specifically as policemen, turnkeys, or officers of police, and to be eligible for a peace officer license. Previously, these positions and licenses generally required U.S. citizenship, but this legislation removes that barrier for a specific group of veterans, recognizing their service and commitment to the country. The changes are made to sections of Missouri Revised Statutes Annotated (RSMo) concerning police appointments and peace officer licensing standards.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3148&year=2026&code=R