Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 3148 — Allows persons who are permanent residents of the United States who have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces to serve as law enforcement officers in this state

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill allows lawful permanent residents who are honorably discharged military veterans to serve as law enforcement officers.

This bill changes the requirements for becoming a police officer in Missouri, allowing lawful permanent residents who have served in the military to qualify. It repeals previous citizenship requirements, making it easier for veterans to enter law enforcement.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3148?
HB 3148 is sponsored by Kem Smith (Democratic) and Marlon Anderson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 3148?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 3148?
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