SB 1245·MO·senate
Creates a preference for veterans in the awarding of public contracts
FailedFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Ben Brown (R)
Latest Action
Voted Do Pass S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a three‑point bonus to bids from honorably discharged veteran‑owned businesses and service‑disabled veteran businesses when state agencies or local governments award contracts. It also sets a goal that at least three percent of all state contracts go to these veteran‑owned firms. The measure failed to become law.
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