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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard West
RRepublican
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