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SB1657 • 2026
Modifies provisions relating to the Board of Police Commissioners
Modifies provisions relating to the Board of Police Commissioners
Budget
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-04-20
Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (7122S.03C)
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2026-03-02
Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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2026-02-12
S385
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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2026-02-10
S330
S First Read
Official Summary Text
The following summaries of this bill are available: Print All Summaries Senate Committee Substitute Print 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. Introduced Print SB 1657 - This act modifies provisions regarding the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners. The act excludes litigation costs, including attorneys' fees for representation of the board or individual officers, settlements or judgments from the calculation of expenses for the maintenance of the police force. 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. Liability for payment of claims, lawsuits, or other actions will remain with St. Louis City without reimbursement from the State Legal Expense Board other than specific reimbursement to the Board or any offset to the Board's minimum appropriation to fund the police force. The Board can receive reimbursement from the State Legal Expense Fund for liability claims up to a "collective" maximum of two million dollars per fiscal year. This act is identical to HB 3066 (2026) and similar to SB 1491 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.