Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3231: Establishes the "Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act"
Status: Signed into law, July 13, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 620, RSMo, by adding thereto twelve new sections relating to the Missouri innovation, public safety, and accountability act. Section A. Chapter 620, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto twelve new sections, to be known as sections 620.6000, 620.6003, 620.6006, 620.6009, 620.6012, 620.6015, 620.6018, 620.6021, 620.6024, 620.6027, 620.6030, and 620.6033, to read as follows: 620.6000. 1. Sections 620.6000 to 620.6033 shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act". 2. As used in sections 620.6000 to 620.6033, the following terms m.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 620, RSMo, by adding thereto twelve new sections relating to the Missouri innovation, public safety, and accountability act. Section A. Chapter 620, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto twelve new sections, to be known as sections 620.6000, 620.6003, 620.6006, 620.6009, 620.6012, 620.6015, 620.6018, 620.6021, 620.6024, 620.6027, 620.6030, and 620.6033, to read as follows: 620.6000. 1. Sections 620.6000 to 620.6033 shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act". 2. As used in sections 620.6000 to 620.6033, the following terms mean: (1) "Application", a written submission seeking designation, certification, approval, authorization, incentive eligibility, permit, license, or other action under sections 620.6000 to 620.6033, as applicable; (2) "Baseline", revenue actually received during the twelve consecutive calendar months immediately preceding certification of a Missouri innovation zone that is attributable to activity occurring within the geographic boundaries of the certified zone; (3) "City", any incorporated city, town, or municipality organized under the laws of the state of Missouri; (4) "Department", the Missouri department of economic development; (5) "Executive branch", the chief executive officer of a participating city and any department, agency, or officer acting under the authority of such chief executive officer, consistent with the city's form of government to administer, oversee, and carry out the EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] …