Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2806: Requires the department of transportation to install signs to honor recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 227, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to signs honoring Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Section A. Chapter 227, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 227.855, to read as follows: 227.855. 1. The department of transportation shall place a sign at the city limits of the hometown, or other suitable location determined at the discretion of the department based on the available right of way, coordination with any other existing traffic control devices, and impacts on roadway safety, of any Missouri resident who is a reci.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 227, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to signs honoring Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Section A. Chapter 227, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 227.855, to read as follows: 227.855. 1. The department of transportation shall place a sign at the city limits of the hometown, or other suitable location determined at the discretion of the department based on the available right of way, coordination with any other existing traffic control devices, and impacts on roadway safety, of any Missouri resident who is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. For purposes of this section, "hometown" means the city, town, or village in which the recipient resided for the majority of the recipient's lifetime. Only one hometown shall be designated per recipient and signs shall appear on only one route through the recipient's hometown. The signs shall be paid for, erected, and maintained by the department of transportation by appropriation from the Missouri medal of honor recipients fund established under section 226.925. 2. The signs shall feature the words "Medal of Honor Recipient", the name of the recipient, and the year in which such person received the award. The overall design of the sign, including size, color, and lettering, shall be determined by the department …