Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3148: Allows persons who are permanent residents of the United States who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces to serve as law enforcement officers in this state
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3148 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON. 6925H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 84.120, 84.570, and 590.030, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to citizenship requirements for law enforcement officers. Section A. Sections 84.120, 84.570, and 590.030, RSMo, are repealed and three new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 84.120, 84.570, and 590.030, to read as follows: 84.120. 1. (1) No person shall be appointed or employed as policeman, turnkey, or officer of police who shall have been convicted of, or against whom any indictment may be pending, for any offense, the punishment of which may be confinement in the penitentiary[; nor]. No person shall [any person] be so appointed who is not of good character, [or who is not a citizen of the United States,] or who is not able to read and write the English language, or who does not possess ordinary physical strength and courage. The patrolmen and turnkeys hereafter appointed shall serve while they shall faithfully perform their duties and possess mental and physical ability and be subject to removal only for cause after a hearing by the boards, who are hereby invested with the jurisdiction in the premises. (2) Any person appointed or employed as a policeman, …
Sponsors
- Anderson, Marlon (D, 076) · primary sponsor
- Kem Smith (D, 068)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB3148?
- HB3148 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Allows persons who are permanent residents of the United States who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces to serve as law enforcement officers in this state.
- What is the status of HB3148?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3148?
- Anderson, Marlon (D, 076), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB3148?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3148&year=2026&code=R
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