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Read. Follow. Verify.Fire Protection Districts Authorized to Distribute or Sell Surplus Property
Last action · April 14, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H)Sponsors: Carolyn Caton and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Fire protection district boards of directors are allowed to distribute surplus supplies and property to volunteer fire associations, fire departments, eligible donees, nonprofits, and training corporations, or sell items to the general public. Donations or non-approved sales of surplus items to district officers, employees, board members, or their relatives are strictly prohibited.
Fire protection districts gain clear statutory permission to clear out unneeded equipment by gifting it to eligible public safety and nonprofit groups or selling it publicly.
- Fire protection districts in Missouri operate as political subdivisions organized under Chapter 321 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) to provide fire suppression and emergency medical services. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
fire protection districts
Boards of directors gain explicit legal mechanisms to distribute, auction, or sell surplus property while becoming subject to new conflict-of-interest restrictions on internal transfers.
volunteer fire protection associations
These associations become eligible to receive distributions of surplus or unneeded supplies and property from fire protection districts.
fire protection district board members, officers, and employees
They face strict prohibitions against receiving donated or directly sold surplus district property or transferring it to affiliated entities without an approved online auction.
Key Facts
- Districts may sell surplus supplies or property not transferred to eligible entities to the general public via auction or sealed bid.
- Districts are prohibited from donating or selling surplus items to district board members, officers, employees, or their relatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can receive donated surplus property from a fire protection district under this bill?
Can fire protection district board members or employees acquire district surplus property?
How can surplus property be sold to the general public?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
12 actions- Apr 14, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass (H)
- Feb 26, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass (H)
- Feb 26, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Feb 12, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Rules - Legislative(H)
- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass (H)
- Feb 2, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass (H)
Show 6 earlier actions
- Feb 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing Completed (H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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