Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 3 R cosponsors

HB 2167 — Modifies provisions for the staffing of the attorney general's office and the capitol

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed changes to HB 2167 involve replacing section 27.020 with two new sections that authorize the legislature to employ security officers who have law enforcement powers and can carry firearms if necessary. This modification aims to enhance security in the capitol, allowing these officers to arrest individuals when required. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, which means the changes will take effect immediately to address safety concerns during the current legislative session. This shift is significant because it prioritizes the security of lawmakers and the functioning of the legislature.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
5270H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 27.020, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the attorney general.
5270H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal section 27.020, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to employment of certain persons with law enforcement authority, with an emergency clause.
Section 27.020, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 27.020, to read as follows:
Section 27.020, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 21.158 and 27.020, to read as follows:
21.158.
The general assembly, the house, or the senate may employ legislative security officers of the house or senate who may carry firearms when necessary for the proper discharge of their duties.
Such legislative security officers, who shall be licensed peace officers under the peace officer standards and training program (POST), shall have all powers granted to law enforcement officers in this state that are necessary to ensure the proper security and functioning of the general assembly, including the power to apprehend and arrest persons.
Said assistant attorneys general shall hold their office at the pleasure of the attorney general, shall possess the same qualifications as the attorney general, and before entering upon the discharge of their duties shall each take and subscribe to an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Missouri and to faithfully demean themselves in office.
Said assistant attorneys general shall hold their office at the pleasure of the attorney general, shall possess the same qualifications as the attorney general, and before entering upon the discharge of their duties shall each take and subscribe to an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Missouri and to faithfully demean 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.
HB 2167 2 themselves in office.
The attorney general is also authorized to appoint a chief clerk, stenographers, typists, clerks, [investigators] and such other employees as shall be necessary to properly EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
The attorney general is also authorized to appoint a chief clerk, stenographers, typists, clerks, [investigators] and such other employees as shall be necessary to properly perform the duties of his or her office [and shall fix the compensation of persons thus employed within the limits of the amount appropriated by the general assembly].
Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
HB 2167 2 perform the duties of his or her office [and shall fix the compensation of persons thus employed within the limits of the amount appropriated by the general assembly].
The compensation and expenses of such assistants, investigators, and other employees may be paid out of any state or federal funds appropriated to such department for such purposes.
The compensation and expenses of such assistants, HB 2167 3 investigators, and other employees may be paid out of any state or federal funds appropriated to such department for such purposes.
Section B.
Because immediate action is necessary to ensure safety within the capitol building during the current legislative session and thereafter, the enactment of section 21.158 of section A of this act is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, welfare, peace, and safety, and is hereby declared to be an emergency act within the meaning of the constitution, and the enactment of section 21.158 of section A of this act shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Voted Do Pass (S)

  2. Executive Session Held (S)

  3. Public Hearing Held (S)

  4. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor

  5. Second read and referred: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence(S)

  6. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  7. Emergency Clause Defeated (H) - AYES: 88 NOES: 58 PRESENT: 0

  8. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 97 NOES: 50 PRESENT: 0

  9. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  10. Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, HA 2, adopted

  11. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  12. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  13. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

  14. Voted Do Pass (H)

  15. Executive Session Completed (H)

  16. Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  17. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0

  18. Voted Do Pass (H)

  19. Executive Session Completed (H)

  20. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  21. Referred: Judiciary(H)

  22. Read Second Time (H)

  23. Read First Time (H)

  24. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 196 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (196)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2167?
HB 2167 is sponsored by Bill Irwin (Republican), Brian Seitz (Republican), and David Dolan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2167?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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