Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1657: Modifies provisions relating to the Board of Police Commissioners
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1657 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to the Board of Police Commissioners. Primary sponsor: Travis Fitzwater. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (7122S.03C).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SCS/SB 1657 - This act modifies provisions regarding the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners. Under current law the Board has the authority to pay additional compensation to sergeants and above provided that the funding is not paid from the general funds of either the city or the Board. This act allows for the payment of additional compensation to lieutenants and above if the Board determines such additional compensation is appropriate, and repeals the part of the provision to that prohibits the use of general funds. Currently, the Board cannot transfer appropriated funds from one line item to another. This act repeals this provision and provides that the Board has the authority to adopt and certify its budget. There shall be no transfer from one character classification of expenditure in the Board budget to another character classification without the approval of the Board. Under current law, the Governor appoints a transition director to ensure an orderly transition of control of the St. Louis police force from the city to the Board of Police Commissioners. This act extends the implementation period from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. Upon the assumption of control by the Board, this act provides that the Board, rather than the state, shall be responsible for any contractual obligations of the police department. This act is similar to SB 1491 (2026), and HB 3066 (2026) . TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Fitzwater | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (7122S.03C)
- Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- S First Read