Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1197
Enacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act" pertaining to wrong-way vehicle detection systems
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David Gregory (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
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).
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Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Apr 20, 2026 · Senate
SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)