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SB1252 • 2026

Provides for vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams to be treated as emergency vehicles

Provides for vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams to be treated as emergency vehicles

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Hudson, Brad; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S240

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

  2. 2026-01-07 S74

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1252 - This act provides for motor vehicles and equipment operated by canine search and rescue teams to be treated as emergency vehicles.

This act is identical to HB 1228 (2023).
TAYLOR MIDDLETON