Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2804: Requires law enforcement officers to complete annual autism sensitivity training
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2804 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE YOUNG. 6345H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 590.050, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to peace officer continuing education requirements. Section A. Section 590.050, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 590.050, to read as follows: 590.050. 1. (1) The POST commission shall establish requirements for the continuing education of all peace officers. (2) Peace officers who make traffic stops shall be required to receive three hours of training within the law enforcement continuing education three-year reporting period concerning the prohibition against racial profiling and such training shall promote understanding and respect for racial and cultural differences and the use of effective, noncombative methods for carrying out law enforcement duties in a racially and culturally diverse environment. (3) All peace officers shall be required to receive one hour of continuing education training each year concerning autism sensitivity that shall include instruction on identifying signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how to effectively interact with people with ASD. Such training, which may be completed virtually, shall be included as part of the annual continuing education hours required by the POST commission and shall not be in addition to any such requirements. …
Sponsors
- Yolanda Young (D, 022) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2804?
- HB2804 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires law enforcement officers to complete annual autism sensitivity training.
- What is the status of HB2804?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2804?
- Yolanda Young (D, 022).
- Where is the official record for HB2804?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2804&year=2026&code=R
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