Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1173: Modifies the number of hours of racial profiling training required during the basic training for licensed peace officers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1173 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies the number of hours of racial profiling training required during the basic training for licensed peace officers. Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1173 - This act provides that peace officers first licensed on or after August 28, 2027, shall receive at least nine, instead of six, hours in the initial academy training focused on racial profiling training, implicit bias training, and de-escalation training. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled