MO SB 1197
died on adjournmentEnacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act" pertaining to wrong-way vehicle detection systems
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did MO SB 1197 pass?
No. MO SB 1197 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-12-01): Prefiled
What is MO SB 1197 about?
SCS/SB 1197 - This act establishes the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act", requiring the Department of Transportation to implement wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDSs), as defined in the act. Implementation shall begin no later than March 1, 2027, and shall prioritize certain interchanges, as specified in the act. The Department shall evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of notification systems for other drivers and for emergency responders. The Department shall produce annual reports on the implementation and effectiveness of WWVDSs. This act is similar to SCS/SB 672 (2025) and is similar to HB 1387 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON
Who sponsors MO SB 1197?
Gregory (15), David, David Gregory are the primary sponsors of MO SB 1197.
Description
SCS/SB 1197 - This act establishes the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act", requiring the Department of Transportation to implement wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDSs), as defined in the act. Implementation shall begin no later than March 1, 2027, and shall prioritize certain interchanges, as specified in the act. The Department shall evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of notification systems for other drivers and for emergency responders. The Department shall produce annual reports on the implementation and effectiveness of WWVDSs. This act is similar to SCS/SB 672 (2025) and is similar to HB 1387 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON
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- Latest action
- 2025-12-01 — Prefiled
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Sponsors
- Gregory (15), Davidprimary
- David Gregoryprimary
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-20
SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)
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2026-04-08
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2026-01-27
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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2026-01-07
S First Read
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2025-12-01
Prefiled
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