Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1740
Creates a mobile device pilot project implemented by the Department of Social Services
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Barbara Washington (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1740 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to implement a pilot project for the purchase of prepaid mobile devices to be distributed to domestic violence shelters through grants. The shelter shall distribute those devices to those victims of domestic violence in greatest need of a device. The Department shall ensure that the devices are distributed equally across the state and in both rural and urban shelters. This act creates the "Domestic Violence Shelter Cell Phone Fund", which may include grants, donations, gifts, and bequests, for the implementation of this pilot project.
This pilot project shall expire on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized.
SARAH HASKINS
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - May 7, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee