Criminal Justice

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3413: Modifies provisions relating to certified juveniles

HB 3413 modifies Missouri's juvenile justice system by establishing clear criteria for when a child aged 12-18 may be transferred to adult court for serious offenses. It requires courts to hold a hearing and consider specific factors - such as the offense's severity (including murder, drug manufacturing, or violent crimes), prior offenses, and community safety - before transferring a case. The bill directly affects juveniles charged with certain felonies (like first-degree murder or drug distribution) or repeat offenses, and juvenile courts handling these cases. Key provisions include mandatory hearings for specified offenses, allowing evidence obtained during age misrepresentation to be used, and requiring written reports detailing rehabilitation prospects before transfer decisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes criteria for transferring juveniles to adult court for serious offenses, increasing punitive measures rather than promoting reform or rehabilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3498: Allows a law enforcement officer to arrest a parolee or probationer without a warrant in certain circumstances and requires conditions and terms of probation or parole to be recorded in MULES

HB 3498 requires Missouri parolees and probationers to register with local law enforcement upon release and when changing residence, with failure to register potentially leading to revocation. It mandates that all conditions of probation or parole be recorded in the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES), a shared database accessible to law enforcement. The bill allows parole or probation officers to issue warrants for violations, enabling officers to arrest individuals without a warrant if they have probable cause. These changes directly affect parolees and probationers under Missouri supervision, while increasing data sharing between correctional agencies and law enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill enables warrantless arrests for probation/parole violations and mandates strict registration, expanding enforcement authority without judicial oversight, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Probation & Parole

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1748: Creates the offense of disclosure of an intimate digital depiction

This Missouri bill creates a new felony offense for non-consensually disclosing digitally altered intimate images of identifiable people. It defines "intimate digital depiction" as images showing genitalia, sexual acts, or bodily fluids of someone recognizable (e.g., via face or unique features), and prohibits sharing such images with intent to harm or threatening to share them. Penalties range from class E (for threats) to class C felonies (for repeat offenses or if disclosure could disrupt government proceedings). Internet platforms are protected from liability if they help restrict access to such content. The law directly affects individuals who share intimate digital images without consent and online platforms hosting such material.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony offense for non-consensual image disclosure, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicator of increased criminalization.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes non-consensual sharing of intimate digital images, strengthening data privacy protections by preventing unauthorized disclosure of personal digital content.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3184: Establishes provisions relating to adultery

HB 3184 would allow married individuals to sue a third party (not their spouse) for emotional, financial, or relational harm caused by that person's adultery with their spouse. It establishes criminal penalties for adultery itself, ranging from a Class C misdemeanor (first offense) to a Class E felony (third or subsequent offenses), with evidence rules including communications and witness testimony. The bill includes key exceptions: no civil suit or criminal charge if spouses were legally separated or had a prior written agreement permitting non-monogamy. Damages in civil cases could include emotional distress, counseling costs, attorney fees, and punitive damages. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced February 2026) and would directly affect married individuals, their spouses, and third parties involved in adulterous relationships.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding adultery as punishable offense with penalties, contradicting criminal justice reform goals of reducing unnecessary criminal charges.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 3414: Establishes violations and penalties for fraud and related activities in connection with access devices and for a scheme or artifice to defraud individuals and financial institutions

HB 3414 creates new criminal penalties for fraud involving access devices (like credit cards, phone numbers, or account credentials) and telecom identifiers. It prohibits specific acts such as using counterfeit or stolen devices to obtain $1,000+ in value, trafficking in device-making equipment, intercepting telecom data, or illegally modifying devices to access services without authorization. Violations carry fines or up to 20 years in prison, depending on the offense and whether it’s a repeat violation. The law directly affects individuals committing these fraud schemes, while financial institutions, telecom carriers, and law enforcement (via the Missouri Attorney General) are key stakeholders. It does not impact legitimate business practices or ordinary consumers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal penalties for fraud involving access devices, expanding criminalization with up to 20 years prison for offenses like trafficking counterfeit devices.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized access to devices/data (e.g., intercepting telecom data), enhancing cybersecurity through criminal penalties for fraud-related breaches.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Telecommunications

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1769: Creates the Office of Public Defense and authorizes the Office to acquire and transfer machine guns to residents

SB 1769 would create a new state office called the Office of Public Defense. The bill authorizes this office to acquire machine guns and transfer them directly to residents. If enacted, it would directly affect state residents by establishing a state-level program for obtaining machine guns, which are typically subject to strict federal regulations. The bill is currently in its first reading stage in the Senate, having been introduced on February 26, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill authorizes machine gun transfers, weakening gun control regulations that reduce violence - a core criminal justice goal.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1693: Modifies provisions relating to firearms

SB 1693 modifies Missouri's firearm laws by creating new offenses for unlawful transfer and possession. It prohibits selling, giving, or delivering firearms to individuals who are prohibited under Section 571.070 - such as felons, people on the No Fly List, those intoxicated, or members of terrorism groups - while adding specific rules for transfers to minors without parental consent. Unlawful transfer to prohibited individuals is a class E felony, while other violations (like reckless sales to minors) are class A misdemeanors. Unlawful possession of a firearm by prohibited individuals (e.g., felons, fugitives, or terrorism group members) is a class C felony, escalating to class B if there’s a prior conviction. The bill does not apply to antique firearms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offenses (class E) for firearm transfers to prohibited groups, expanding criminalization of gun-related activities per indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2828: Adds certain psychoactive substances to the list of Schedule I controlled substances and modifies the offenses of possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance

This bill adds numerous specific psychoactive substances - including fentanyl analogs (like acetyl fentanyl and 3-methylfentanyl), opium derivatives (such as heroin and desomorphine), and hallucinogens (like MDMA, psilocybin, and mescaline) - to the state's Schedule I list of strictly controlled substances. It directly affects individuals possessing or distributing these newly listed drugs, making such actions illegal under enhanced penalties. The bill modifies existing laws to treat possession and delivery of these substances as more severe offenses. It does not include exceptions for industrial hemp or medical use, as specified in the Schedule I criteria.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds psychoactive drugs to Schedule I with enhanced penalties, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties for possession/delivery per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2407: Establishes provisions relating to adult cabaret performances, including the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance

HB 2407 defines key terms related to adult entertainment venues and performances in Missouri. It establishes "adult cabaret" as businesses (like nightclubs) where performers regularly appear in partial nudity or seminudity during duties, and "adult cabaret performance" as similar acts outside such venues (e.g., topless or exotic dancing). The bill restricts exterior advertising for these businesses, prohibiting signs within one mile of state highways except for two permitted signs on the premises. It directly affects businesses operating adult entertainment venues and performers, creating clear legal definitions to regulate their operations and location restrictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for adult performances, expanding criminalization under Crimes and Punishment subject.85% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2316: Prohibits possession of machine-gun conversion devices

HB 2316 repeals existing Missouri statutes and replaces them with new definitions related to firearms, including clarifying that a "machine gun" is any firearm capable of firing multiple shots automatically with a single trigger pull. The bill specifically prohibits possession of "machine-gun conversion devices" (devices that convert standard firearms into automatic weapons), directly affecting individuals who own or seek to acquire such devices. Key provisions define terms like "machine gun" and establish penalty provisions for violating the prohibition, though the bill text provided focuses on definitions rather than detailed enforcement mechanisms. This bill targets specific firearm modifications, not general firearm ownership.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits machine-gun conversion devices, expanding criminalization of firearm possession under CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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