SB 995 - Currently, the sheriff of the City of St. Louis is elected. This act instead provides that a majority of the circuit and associate circuit judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, consisting of the City of St. Louis, shall appoint the sheriff. The sheriff is removable for cause by a majority of the judges pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court rules. The elected sheriff holding office on August 28, 2026, shall continue to hold office for the remainder of his or her term.

This act is similar to SB 484 (2017), HCS/HB 878 (2017), and SB 527 (2015).

TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5487S.01): 57.450, 57.452

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 995
Sponsor: Gregory (15)
Hearing Date: 2/2/2026


COMMITTEE: Local Government, Elections and Pensions

CHAIRMAN: Henderson

DATE REFERRED: 1/8/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Tristan Benson
Erica Choinka
Alex Cypert
Scott Svagera


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Christopher McGraugh - 22nd Judicial Circuit
Mike Colona - 22nd Judicial Circuit


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Shawn Rhodes - Missouri Sheriffs United
Ron Berry - St. Louis City Sheriff Office