Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3228: Establishes provisions providing teachers with immunity if the teacher intervenes in incidents involving violence
Status: In committee, February 25, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to immunity for intervening in certain incidents of violence. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.1075, to read as follows: 160.1075. 1. A teacher, as defined in section 163.011, while fulfilling duties or performing services on behalf of a school district or charter school, may intervene in an incident involving violence in order to safeguard himself or herself or a student. 2. A teacher shall be held harmless and immune from any liability for actions descr.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to immunity for intervening in certain incidents of violence. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.1075, to read as follows: 160.1075. 1. A teacher, as defined in section 163.011, while fulfilling duties or performing services on behalf of a school district or charter school, may intervene in an incident involving violence in order to safeguard himself or herself or a student. 2. A teacher shall be held harmless and immune from any liability for actions described under subsection 1 of this section if: (1) In the course of intervening in such incident, the teacher follows any procedures adopted by the school district or charter school, if any; or (2) The teacher intervenes in good faith and in a manner that the teacher reasonably believes is afforded the defense of justification under chapter 563. 3. A school district or charter school shall be held harmless and immune from any liability for the actions described under subsection 1 of this section by a teacher fulfilling duties or performing services for the school district or charter school so long as the teacher complies with the provisions of this section. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to protect …