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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1197: Enacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act" pertaining to wrong-way vehicle detection systems

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1197 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act" pertaining to wrong-way vehicle detection systems. Primary sponsor: David Gregory (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SCS/SB 1197 - This act establishes the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act", requiring the Department of Transportation to implement wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDSs), as defined in the act. Implementation shall begin no later than March 1, 2027, and shall prioritize certain interchanges, as specified in the act. The Department shall evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of notification systems for other drivers and for emergency responders. The Department shall produce annual reports on the implementation and effectiveness of WWVDSs. This act is similar to SCS/SB 672 (2025) and is similar to HB 1387 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David GregoryPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate15

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)
  2. Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
  3. Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
  4. S First Read
  5. Prefiled

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source