Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1740 — Creates a mobile device pilot project implemented by the Department of Social Services

Last action — Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health 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 25, 2026. 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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In plain language

The bill creates a pilot project to provide prepaid mobile devices to domestic violence shelters.

SB 1740 mandates the Department of Social Services to start a pilot project supplying prepaid mobile devices to domestic violence shelters. These shelters will distribute devices to those victims in greatest need, ensuring statewide equity in distribution.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill provides access to mobile devices for families in domestic violence situations, enhancing their ability to seek help.

Summary

SB 1740 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to implement a pilot project for the purchase of prepaid mobile devices to be distributed to domestic violence shelters through grants. The shelter shall distribute those devices to those victims of domestic violence in greatest need of a device. The Department shall ensure that the devices are distributed equally across the state and in both rural and urban shelters. This act creates the "Domestic Violence Shelter Cell Phone Fund", which may include grants, donations, gifts, and bequests, for the implementation of this pilot project. This pilot project shall expire on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized. SARAH HASKINS

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  2. S First Read

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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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 1740 do?
SB 1740 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to implement a pilot project for the purchase of prepaid mobile devices to be distributed to domestic violence shelters through grants. The shelter shall distribute those devices to those victims of domestic violence in greatest need of a device. The Department shall ensure that the devices are distributed equally across the state and in both rural and urban shelters. This act creates the "Domestic Violence Shelter Cell Phone Fund", which may include grants, donations, gifts, and bequests, for the implementation of this pilot project. This pilot project shall expire on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized. SARAH HASKINS
Who sponsors SB 1740?
SB 1740 is sponsored by Barbara Washington.
What is the current status of SB 1740?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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