HB 2552 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes the offense of false imprisonment

HB 2552 defines false imprisonment as unlawfully restraining or blocking someone's movement without consent, directly affecting anyone who restricts another person's freedom of movement. It classifies basic false imprisonment as a class A misdemeanor, escalating to a class E felony if the victim is moved out of state. Key provisions include linking false imprisonment to third-degree assault if physical contact occurs, and establishing specific scenarios where fear for one's life is presumed (e.g., within 7 feet of an aggressive person or 75 feet while objects are thrown). The law also covers blocking access to occupied vehicles or buildings during felony offenses, with "willful blocking" explicitly including actions like gripping someone or forming groups that obstruct sidewalks or roadways.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 22, 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 22, 2025
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Scott Miller
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