SB 1245 - Brown (26), Ben
Creates a preference for veterans in the awarding of public contracts
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5043S.01I
Title
SB 1245
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1245 - This act creates new provisions establishing a preference in state contracts for certain military veteran-owned enterprise.
Specifically, in letting contracts for the performance of any job or service, all agencies, departments, institutions, and other entities of this state and of each political subdivision of this state shall give a three-point bonus preference to honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises that are doing business as Missouri firms, corporations, or individuals or that maintain Missouri offices or places of business. The Commissioner of Administration is required to have a goal of letting at least 3% of all state contracts to honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises, except as otherwise provided in the act.
This act is substantially similar to HB 714 (2025).
SCOTT SVAGERA