The move from local to state control takes effect immediately. Kehoe will appoint a transition director. The implementation period, according to the measure, won’t extend beyond July 1, 2026.

In addition to putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police under state control, this bill covers immigration, restitution and much more. Democratic senators were able to negotiate many of their priorities into the bill as well.

The state board that will oversee the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will be fully staffed in 90 days, and a transition director must be appointed by Gov. Mike Kehoe within the next 30 days.