SB 1619: Modifies provisions relating to leaves of absence for public employees and members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves

Official summary

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

SB 1619 - Under current law, a public employee that is also a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States is entitled to a leave of absence from their duties as a public employee, while engaged in the performance of their duty to the service of the United States. This act extends those same provisions to volunteer firefighters other than provisions relating to monetary compensation. Under current law, a public employee who is serving in the Missouri National Guard or an Armed forces reserve component shall be entitled to a leave of absence from their employment duties for a period not to exceed 120 hours in any fiscal year. This act changes that time period to 38 working days in any federal fiscal year. This act is identical to HB 2988 (2026) and is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 3083 and 2940 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“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. March 24, 2026Voted Do Pass S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
2. February 24, 2026Hearing Conducted S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
3. February 12, 2026Second Read and Referred S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
4. February 3, 2026S First Read