SB 478 - Introduced Summary

- Introduced -

SB 478 - This act allows probation and parole officers, supervisors and members of the Board of Probation and Parole to carry firearms at all times. Mere possession of a firearm shall not constitute an employment activity for the purpose of calculating compensatory time or overtime.

In addition, the act prohibits the Department of Corrections from promulgating any rule, or instituting any regulation or policy that would limit the ability of probation and parole officers, supervisors and members of the Board from carrying firearms as authorized by Section 217.710, RSMo.

JOAN GUMMELS