Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2504: Modifies provisions relating to school protection officers
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2504 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4132H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 160.665, 571.107, 571.215, 590.010, and 590.205, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to school protection officers. Section A. Sections 160.665, 571.107, 571.215, 590.010, and 590.205, RSMo, are repealed and five new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 160.665, 571.107, 571.215, 590.010, and 590.205, to read as follows: 160.665. 1. Any school district within the state may designate one or more elementary or secondary school teachers [or], administrators, or other school personnel 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, or other designated school personnel. 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 as 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 that ejects, releases, or emits, a nonlethal …
Sponsors
- Elliott, Keith (R, 153) · primary sponsor
- Bryant Wolfin (R, 145)
- Durnell, Lisa (R, 154)
- William Irwin (R, 055)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 2
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: General Laws(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Votes
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (February 26, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2504?
- HB2504 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to school protection officers.
- What is the status of HB2504?
- In committee as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H) (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2504?
- Elliott, Keith (R, 153), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2504?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2504&year=2026&code=R
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