Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 496: Creates the "First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act" to provide free college tuition for first responders and their legal dependents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 496 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 10, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the "First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act" to provide free college tuition for first responders and their legal dependents. Primary sponsor: Brad Christ (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Christ | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“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)
- Read First Time (H)
- Prefiled (H)