Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3131: Requires that a behavioral health specialist be dispatched with law enforcement when responding to calls classified by dispatch as mental-health related
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3131 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires that a behavioral health specialist be dispatched with law enforcement when responding to calls classified by dispatch as mental-health related. Primary sponsor: Kem Smith (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kem Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| LaDonna Appelbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Gregg Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Tonya Rush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Introduced and Read First Time (H)