Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1008 — Allows the Attorney General to appoint commissioned and noncommissioned investigators

Last action — Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1008 - This act authorizes the Attorney General to appoint commissioned and noncommissioned investigators. Commissioned investigators shall take an oath of office, shall comply with all peace officer standards, and shall receive a certificate of appointment, a copy of which shall be filed with the Secretary of State, providing for the same powers of arrest of peace officers in any matter in which the Attorney General is appointed or assigned. Additionally, commissioned investigators may assist law enforcement agencies. This act is identical to a provision in CCS/SS/SB 1421 (2026) and in HB 2167 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  2. Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  3. Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  4. S First Read

  5. Prefiled

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1008 do?
SB 1008 - This act authorizes the Attorney General to appoint commissioned and noncommissioned investigators. Commissioned investigators shall take an oath of office, shall comply with all peace officer standards, and shall receive a certificate of appointment, a copy of which shall be filed with the Secretary of State, providing for the same powers of arrest of peace officers in any matter in which the Attorney General is appointed or assigned. Additionally, commissioned investigators may assist law enforcement agencies. This act is identical to a provision in CCS/SS/SB 1421 (2026) and in HB 2167 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN
Who sponsors SB 1008?
SB 1008 is sponsored by Jamie Burger.
What is the current status of SB 1008?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 1008?
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