Missouri HB1866: Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant has had a license permanently revoked or suspended

What the bill says

From the enrolled text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1866 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4736H.02T To repeal sections 160.665, 170.315, 590.010, 590.100, and 590.205, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to peace officer license requirements. Section A. Sections 160.665, 170.315, 590.010, 590.100, and 590.205, RSMo, are repealed and five new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 160.665, 170.315, 590.010, 590.100, and 590.205, to read as follows: 160.665. 1. Any school district or charter school within the state may designate one or more [elementary or secondary school teachers or administrators] employees of the district or charter school as a school protection officer. The responsibilities and duties of a school protection officer are voluntary and shall be in addition to the normal responsibilities and duties of the [teacher or administrator] employee. Any compensation for additional duties relating to service as a school protection officer shall be funded by the local school district, with no state funds used for such purpose. 2. Any person designated by a school district or charter schoolas a school protection officer shall be authorized to carry concealed firearms or a self-defense spray device in any school in the district. A self-defense spray device shall mean any device that is capable of carrying, and …

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Sponsors

• Lane Roberts (R, 161) · primary sponsor
• William Irwin (R, 055)
• Danny Busick (R, 003)
• Bob Titus (R, 139)
• Brad Banderman (R, 119)
• Burt Whaley (R, 138)

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. May 6, 2026: Approved by Governor (G)
3. April 23, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. April 23, 2026: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. April 23, 2026: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. April 20, 2026: House Message (H)
7. April 20, 2026: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 148 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 3
8. April 20, 2026: House Concurs (H) - SA 1 and SA 2 AYES: 149 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
9. April 20, 2026: Taken Up
10. April 20, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (April 20, 2026): 148 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 20, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Concurs (H) - SA 1 and SA 2 AYES: 149 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0 (April 20, 2026): 149 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Concurs (H) (April 20, 2026): 149 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) - SA 1, SA 2, adopted AYES: 26 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 15, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) (April 15, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1866?

HB1866 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant has had a license permanently revoked or suspended.

What is the status of HB1866?

Signed into law as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1866?

Lane Roberts (R, 161), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1866?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1866&year=2026&code=R