Missouri HB162: Prohibits road signs honoring persons who have killed or attempted to kill a law enforcement officer

What the bill says

To amend chapter 227, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to highway designations. Section A. Chapter 227, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 227.850, to read as follows: 227.850. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department of transportation shall not erect any sign designating a highway named for any person who has been convicted of the killing of, or the attempted killing of, a law enforcement officer or permit any signage in the convicted person's memory. Any such sign in place prior to August 28, 2025, shall be r.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 227, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to highway designations. Section A. Chapter 227, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 227.850, to read as follows: 227.850. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department of transportation shall not erect any sign designating a highway named for any person who has been convicted of the killing of, or the attempted killing of, a law enforcement officer or permit any signage in the convicted person's memory. Any such sign in place prior to August 28, 2025, shall be removed. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Sparks, Justin (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 9, 2025: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 8, 2025: Read First Time (H)