HJR 53 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to certain criminal offenses

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove Missouri's state constitutional barriers that might otherwise prevent enforcement of federal laws against child pornography and criminal racketeering. It explicitly states that Missouri law cannot block enforcement of federal prohibitions on possessing/distributing child pornography or engaging in federal racketeering crimes. The amendment grants state and local governments authority to outlaw and punish these specific federal violations, and allows any individual to sue violators (or those aiding them) to obtain court orders and recover attorney fees. It directly affects individuals violating federal child pornography or racketeering laws, and Missouri's legal system in enforcing those federal standards.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 13, 2025
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Richard West
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