Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 981: Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant is not a U.S. citizen or has had a license permanently revoked or suspended
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 981 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant is not a U.S. citizen or has had a license permanently revoked or suspended. Primary sponsor: Lane Roberts (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Referred: Rules - Legislative(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Bill Irwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
“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: Rules - Legislative(H)
- Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- Voted Do Pass (H)
- Executive Session Completed (H)
- Public Hearing Completed (H)
- Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Introduced and Read First Time (H)