Missouri HB1186: Modifies provisions relating to civilian review boards

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

FIRST REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1186 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBERTS. 0903H.02I JOSEPHENGLER,ChiefClerk To repeal section 590.653, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to civilian review boards. Section A. Section 590.653, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 590.653, to read as follows: 590.653. 1. Each city, county and city not within a county may establish a civilian review board, division of civilian oversight, or any other entity which provides civilian review or oversight of police agencies, or may use an existing civilian review board or division of civilian oversight or other named entity which has been appointed by the local governing body, with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by local law enforcement officers towards members of the public. The members shall not receive compensation but shall receive reimbursement from the local governing body for all reasonable and necessary expenses. 2. The board, division,or any other such entity, shall have the power solely limited to receiving, investigating, making findings, and recommending disciplinary action upon complaints by members of the public against members of the police department that allege misconduct involving excessive use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or use of offensive language, including, but not limited to, slurs relating to …

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Sponsors

• Lane Roberts (R, 161) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 5, 2025: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 4, 2025: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB1186?

HB1186 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to civilian review boards.

What is the status of HB1186?

In committee as of May 15, 2025. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1186?

Lane Roberts (R, 161).

Where is the official record for HB1186?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1186&year=2025&code=R