The Missouri House passed a bill limiting police use of deadly force today, but it faces a big hurdle on the Legislature's final day.
The House's vote sends the bill to the Senate, where activity has been stalled this week. Legislators face a 6 p.m. deadline to give final approval to bills.
Current law allows the use of deadly force when an officer believes a suspect has committed or attempted a felony, is escaping with a deadly weapon or poses a serious threat to others.
The new measure would limit the justification based on a felony to those that involve inflicting or threatening serious physical injury.
