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SB1197 • 2026

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

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

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Gregory (15), David; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)

  2. 2026-04-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  3. 2026-01-27 S238

    Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  4. 2026-01-07 S69

    S First Read

  5. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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Senate Committee Substitute

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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

Introduced

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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 also provide educational information to inform drivers about wrong-way driving risks and safety measures, and shall produce annual reports on the implementation and effectiveness of WWVDSs.

This act is identical to SCS/SB 672 (2025) and is similar to HB 1387 (2025).
TAYLOR MIDDLETON