Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2569: Modifies provisions relating to civilian review boards
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2569 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH (46). 5758H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 590.653, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to civilian review boards. Section A. Section 590.653, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 590.653, to read as follows: 590.653. 1. Each city, county and city not within a county may establish a civilian review board, division of civilian oversight, or any other entity which provides civilian review or oversight of police agencies, or may use an existing civilian review board or division of civilian oversight or other named entity which has been appointed by the local governing body, with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by local law enforcement officers towards members of the public. The members shall not receive compensation but shall receive reimbursement from the local governing body for all reasonable and necessary expenses. 2. The board, division, or any other such entity, shall have the power solely limited to receiving, investigating, making findings, and recommending disciplinary action upon complaints by members of the public against members of the police department that allege misconduct involving excessive use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or use of offensive language, including, but not …
Sponsors
- Smith, David Tyson (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2569?
- HB2569 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to civilian review boards.
- What is the status of HB2569?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2569?
- Smith, David Tyson (R).
- Where is the official record for HB2569?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2569&year=2026&code=R
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