HB 1702 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to sexually oriented businesses

HB 1702 defines key terms and establishes new regulations for businesses offering sexually oriented materials or performances, primarily affecting adult entertainment venues like strip clubs, adult cabarets, and businesses selling explicit materials. It specifies that a "sexually oriented business" is one where more than 10% of display space shows such materials, and prohibits exterior advertising signs within one mile of state highways (allowing only two signs if located near highways). The bill also clarifies prohibited activities, including nudity (showing genitals or female breasts with minimal coverage) and "seminudity" (partial coverage of sensitive areas), and defines "sexually oriented materials" as depictions of nudity or sexual conduct. These provisions directly regulate how such businesses operate, advertise, and define their offerings under Missouri law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
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Mazzie Christensen
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