Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 3175 — Establishes a process in which persons registering a motor vehicle may apply for a designation indicating a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement

Last action — Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 3175 now specifies that entries regarding communication impairments will be linked to both the driver's license and motor vehicle license plates of an individual, ensuring that law enforcement has access to this information through Missouri's law enforcement system. Previously, the bill only mentioned the motor vehicle license plate. This change matters because it enhances communication between individuals with impairments and law enforcement, helping to ensure that these individuals are treated appropriately in interactions with police. Additionally, it includes a process for renewal every five years to keep the records current.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
3175 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6579H.04C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 301, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to persons with impaired or limited ability to communicate with law enforcement.
3175 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6579H.04P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 301, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to persons with impaired or limited ability to communicate with law enforcement.
Beginning January 1, 2027, a resident of this state with a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement may, at any time, apply to the department of revenue for a designation that shall be associated with the person's motor vehicle license plate number and available to law enforcement under the Missouri uniform law enforcement system (MULES) established under chapter 43.
Beginning January 1, 2027, a resident of this state with a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement may, at any time, apply to the department of revenue for a designation that shall be associated with the person's driver's license issued under chapter 302 and motor vehicle license plate or plates issued under this chapter and available to law enforcement under the Missouri uniform law enforcement system (MULES) established under chapter 43.
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EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
Upon submission of an application and approval by the department, the department shall notify the Missouri state highway patrol of the resident's approved EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HCS HB 3175 2 application and the highway patrol shall prepare an entry in the Missouri uniform law enforcement system (MULES) that indicates that the applicant or the applicant's child, parent, or spouse has a physical or mental health condition that may impair the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement.
HCS HB 3175 2 4.
Such entry shall remain active for a period of five years, unless the applicant requests that such designation be removed from the system.
Upon submission of an application and approval by the department, the department shall prepare an entry in the department's records that is accessible to law enforcement via MULES and that indicates that the applicant or the applicant's child, parent, or spouse has a physical or mental health condition that may impair the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement.
Such entry as related to the applicant’s driver’s license shall remain active until the expiration of their driver’s license.
Such entry as related to the applicant’s motor vehicle license plate or plates shall remain active for a period of five years, unless the applicant requests that such designation be removed from the records.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)

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

  3. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 147 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  4. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

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

  6. HCS Adopted (H)

  7. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  8. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  9. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  10. Reported Do Pass - Not Consent (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  11. Voted Do Pass - Not Consent (H)

  12. Executive Session Completed (H)

  13. Referred: Consent and Procedure(H)

  14. HCS Reported Do Pass by Consent (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  15. HCS Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)

  16. Executive Session Completed (H)

  17. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  18. Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)

  19. Read Second Time (H)

  20. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 195 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (195)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3175?
HB 3175 is sponsored by Bridget Walsh Moore (Democratic), John Hewkin (Republican), LaKeySha Bosley (Democratic), and Chris Brown (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3175?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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