HB 1869 - This act prohibits cities, towns, villages and counties from requiring peace officers to reside within the limits of the city, town, village or county. Cities, towns, villages and counties may require peace officers to live within the state.

Cities, towns, villages and counties cannot discriminate against applicants for peace officer positions based on their place of residence, but can provide incentives to encourage applicants to live within the jurisdiction.

This act applies to St. Louis city and all first class counties, except Cole county.

This act does not apply to use of department property as determined by any city, town, village or county.
JIM ERTLE