Governor Kehoe signs public safety package bill into law
Madison Stuerman
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 81 into law on Tuesday.
According to a news release, the bill includes multiple items that would strengthen public safety.
“From improving oversight and licensing to supporting law enforcement and victims of childhood abuse, this legislation gives the state the tools it needs to strengthen public safety measures,” Governor Kehoe said in the release.
The law modifies six provisions related to public safety. This includes expanding criminal background checks, license waivers for law enforcement spouses, extending the Line of Duty Compensation Act, and reauthorizes fee collections with the Missouri Emergency Response Commission.
The bill also creates Trey’s Law, which modifies the offense included in “childhood sexual abuse” for civil actions, along with authorizing nondisclosure agreements signed after Aug. 28 to no longer be enforceable under civil law.
Missouri’s firework laws have been updated with this law to match the national safety standards of the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory. State Fire Marshals now have oversight to inspect facilities and enforce compliance.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) and Rep. Timothy Taylor (R-Bunceton).