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HB3257 • 2026

Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder

Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Hovis, Barry (146)
Last action
2026-04-14
Official status
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1868
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  2. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  3. 2026-04-14 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

  4. 2026-04-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  5. 2026-03-26 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)

  6. 2026-02-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  7. 2026-02-10 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Official Summary Text

Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder