Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3479: Modifies provisions relating to Kansas City police force separation from service
Status: In committee, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3479 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE HOVIS. 7450H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 84.570, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to employment with the Kansas City police force. Section A. Section 84.570, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 84.570, to read as follows: 84.570. 1. No person shall be appointed policeman or officer of police who shall have been convicted of any offense, the punishment of which may be confinement in the state penitentiary; nor shall any person be appointed who is not proven to be of good character, or who is not proven to be a bona fide citizen of the United States, or who cannot read and write the English language and who does not possess ordinary physical strength and courage, nor shall any person be originally appointed to said police force who is less than twenty-one years of age. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall have the sole authority to determine conditions of employment for police officers pursuant to section 84.460. 2. In the interest of efficiency and public safety, law enforcement officers, as such term is defined in 29 U.S.C. Section 630 or any successor statute, shall be separated …
Sponsors
- Barry Hovis (R, 146) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Pensions(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 16, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB3479?
- HB3479 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to Kansas City police force separation from service.
- What is the status of HB3479?
- In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3479?
- Barry Hovis (R, 146).
- Where is the official record for HB3479?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3479&year=2026&code=R
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