SB 1245
Creates a preference for veterans in the awarding of public contracts
Sponsor:
LR Number:
5043S.01I
Committee:
Last Action:
12/1/2025 - Prefiled
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Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2026

Current Bill Summary

SB 1245 - This act creates new provisions establishing a preference in state contracts for certain military veteran-owned enterprise.

Specifically, in letting contracts for the performance of any job

or service, all agencies, departments, institutions, and other entities of this state and of each political subdivision of this state shall give a three-point bonus preference to honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises that are doing business as Missouri firms, corporations, or individuals or that maintain Missouri offices or places of business. The Commissioner of Administration is required to have a goal of letting at least 3% of all state contracts to honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises, except as otherwise provided in the act.

This act is substantially similar to HB 714 (2025).

SCOTT SVAGERA

Amendments

No Amendments Found.