Public Information and Education Division
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the implementation of new laws related to crime and traffic safety, effective mostly from August 28, 2018. Key legislations include: HB 1246: A law to combat human trafficking by requiring the display of informative posters in various establishments from March 1, 2019. HB 1350: Updates to criminal history records, including the adoption of the RAP Back system for ongoing criminal monitoring. HB 1355: An omnibus public safety bill that includes updates to driver education on police interactions, changes in Water Patrol Fund allocations, and provisions for retired law enforcement officers during emergencies. HB 1461: Expansion of the Address Confidentiality Program to protect more victims of crime. HB 1558: Creation of offenses related to the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images.