Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1782 — Establishes "Justin's Law", authorizes law enforcement agencies to use canines to detect illicit narcotics

Last action — Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1782 - This act establishes "Justin's Law". The Director of the Department of Public Safety shall establish the Illicit Narcotics Canine Committee (INCC). The primary purpose of the INCC is to review applicants and award funds for illicit narcotics canine programs. This committee shall also create a list of approved kennels that programs can choose from when purchasing a canine. The INCC shall consist of nine members that shall be appointed by the Director. This act authorizes police or county sheriff departments to establish an illicit narcotics canine program within the department. A program established under this provision must use law enforcement dogs that have been trained to detect illicit narcotics. In addition, all law enforcement canine and handler teams must be accredited by certain entities. Further, all canine and handler teams shall train for at least sixteen hours per month with criteria established by the INCC. This act requires that each program submit statistics no less than quarterly into Packtrack or a similar record management software system. This act establishes the Illicit Narcotics Canine Fund which is administered by the Department of Public Safety. Under this act, the General Assembly shall appropriate five hundred thousand dollars to this fund every year. Police or county sheriff departments that establish or operate an illicit narcotics canine program may apply for a grant of no more than thirty five thousand dollars. These grants can be used to cover the cost of certain law enforcement canine-related expenses, except for the purchase of vehicles and salaries. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. S First Read

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1782 do?
SB 1782 - This act establishes "Justin's Law". The Director of the Department of Public Safety shall establish the Illicit Narcotics Canine Committee (INCC). The primary purpose of the INCC is to review applicants and award funds for illicit narcotics canine programs. This committee shall also create a list of approved kennels that programs can choose from when purchasing a canine. The INCC shall consist of nine members that shall be appointed by the Director. This act authorizes police or county sheriff departments to establish an illicit narcotics canine program within the department. A program established under this provision must use law enforcement dogs that have been trained to detect illicit narcotics. In addition, all law enforcement canine and handler teams must be accredited by certain entities. Further, all canine and handler teams shall train for at least sixteen hours per month with criteria established by the INCC. This act requires that each program submit statistics no less than quarterly into Packtrack or a similar record management software system. This act establishes the Illicit Narcotics Canine Fund which is administered by the Department of Public Safety. Under this act, the General Assembly shall appropriate five hundred thousand dollars to this fund every year. Police or county sheriff departments that establish or operate an illicit narcotics canine program may apply for a grant of no more than thirty five thousand dollars. These grants can be used to cover the cost of certain law enforcement canine-related expenses, except for the purchase of vehicles and salaries. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Who sponsors SB 1782?
SB 1782 is sponsored by Adam Schnelting.
What is the current status of SB 1782?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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