Missouri HB3480: Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3480 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BOGGS. 7408H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 173.2655, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to college tuition for public safety personnel. Section A. Section 173.2655, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 173.2655, to read as follows: 173.2655. 1. This section and section 173.2660 shall be known and may be cited as the "Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act". 2. For purposes of this section and section 173.2660, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) "Advanced emergency medical technician", as such term is defined in section 190.100; (2) "Department", the department of higher education and workforce development; (3) "Emergency medical technician", as such term is defined in section 190.100; (4) "Firefighter", any officer, member, or employee of a fire department [who is employed for the purpose of fighting fires], fire protection district, or other firefighting organization of a political subdivision, excluding [volunteer firefighters and] anyone employed in a clerical or other capacity not involving [fire-fighting] firefighting duties; (5) "Institution of higher education", a public community college, state college, or state university located in Missouri; or an approved private institution, as such term is defined in section 173.1102, …

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Sponsors

• Boggs, Mitch (R, 157) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 21, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
2. April 7, 2026: Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
3. February 27, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
4. February 26, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3480?

HB3480 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel.

What is the status of HB3480?

In committee as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Public Hearing Completed (H) (April 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3480?

Boggs, Mitch (R, 157).

Where is the official record for HB3480?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3480&year=2026&code=R