Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 959: Requires certain police departments to establish a missing person's unit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 959 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires certain police departments to establish a missing person's unit. Primary sponsor: Kem Smith (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kem Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| 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)