Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 3148 — CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows permanent U.S. residents who served in the military to be law enforcement officers.

This legislation permits individuals who are permanent residents and have been honorably discharged from the military to serve as law enforcement officers. The text of the bill is not available for further details.

Summary

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

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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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 · 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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"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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3148 do?
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
Who sponsors HB 3148?
HB 3148 is sponsored by 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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