HB 1482 -- Police Officer Residency Requirements

Sponsor:  Portwood

This bill prohibits the City of St. Louis from requiring police
officers with at least seven years experience to reside in the
city.  The seven years of employment as a police officer must be
consecutive, but may include part-time employment.  The bill also
prohibits the city from discriminating against any nonresident
peace officer.  The city may require a peace officer to reside in
Missouri as a condition of employment.  The city may provide
incentives, such as housing supplements or vehicle-use
guidelines, to encourage peace officers to reside in the city,
but may not authorize the use of department property as an
incentive.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am