This bill updates laws protecting telecommunications infrastructure by expanding the definition of critical infrastructure facilities and creating new criminal offenses for damaging or stealing equipment. It makes it a felony to purposely or recklessly damage critical infrastructure that causes service interruptions, regardless of the damage value, and establishes penalties for unauthorized possession of copper, brass, aluminum, fiber, or other telecom materials. The law requires offenders to pay restitution and perform community service, while allowing prosecutors to charge under multiple applicable laws if conduct violates more than one provision. These changes directly affect individuals who might damage or steal telecom equipment and law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating such crimes.
HB 3281 requires all educational software used in Missouri public schools to meet specific accountability standards. It directly affects schools (as "contracting entities"), software vendors, and students by banning addictive design features like infinite scroll, gamified rewards, and persistent notifications. The bill mandates that vendors must sign a statewide digital privacy agreement prohibiting data misuse (including advertising, profiling, or resale), undergo independent effectiveness verification, and comply with strict data collection limits (e.g., no biometrics, emotion tracking, or AI influencing student beliefs). Schools cannot use noncompliant software for instruction, assessments, or school activities, and all software must align with educational purposes only, excluding marketing or commercial content.
SB 1743 modifies Missouri's reporting rules for railroad incidents involving motor vehicles. It requires railroad companies to remove personally identifying information (like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, or phone numbers) from publicly shared incident reports. Unredacted records would only be accessible to the railroad company, courts, or specific law enforcement/transportation officials with a legitimate need. The bill also ensures crew members not at fault in such incidents retain confidentiality of their information in all public records. The Missouri Department of Transportation will enforce these rules.
HB 3464 requires railroads to remove specific personal details - like names, addresses, phone numbers, driver's licenses, and Social Security numbers - from public reports about railroad incidents involving motor vehicles. It directly affects train crew members and engineers whose information would otherwise appear in these records. The bill mandates redaction for all public releases, while allowing unredacted copies only for the railroad employer, courts, law enforcement, or the Department of Transportation under specific conditions. Additionally, if a crew member is found not at fault in an incident, their personal information must remain confidential in all public records.
HB 3289 establishes a statewide court automation fund and committee to modernize Missouri's judicial record-keeping systems. It creates a fund financed by court surcharges, grants, and sales of electronic services, managed by a committee including judges, court staff, bar members, and legislative representatives. The bill requires all court records to be stored electronically with strict security standards (violations carry misdemeanor or felony penalties) and mandates annual progress reports to legislative committees. Municipal courts can join the system by adopting specific ordinances and agreements with the state, with costs covered by the fund.
HB 3533 modifies the Missouri Gaming Commission's authority over excursion gambling boats, directly affecting boat operators, licensees, and patrons. The bill grants the Commission new powers to license operators, set standards for boat operations (including allowing gambling on boats serving alcohol), require cashless wagering systems, and establish data privacy protections for patrons. It also mandates affirmative action plans for minority employment and procurement in the gambling industry, and creates an admission fee structure distributing funds to a historic preservation fund. The bill focuses on operational regulations and licensing procedures rather than altering gambling game types or betting limits.
HB 3185, the Social Media User Rights and Deletion Act, requires large social media platforms (those with over $100 million in annual revenue) operating in the state to provide a clear, visible "Delete Account" button that allows users to permanently remove their accounts and all associated personal information. The bill mandates that this button must be immediately accessible within the platform, with a simple deletion process, and prohibits platforms from using deceptive design (like confusing menus or "dark patterns") to delay or block deletions. It also specifies that logging back into an account after requesting deletion does not cancel the request. Violations would be treated as unlawful business practices under existing consumer protection laws, with enforcement handled by the attorney general. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced in February 2026.
HB 3409 establishes that Missouri agricultural producers own data generated from their fields, livestock, and equipment, regardless of whether they operate the land directly or lease it. It requires companies collecting farm data (like equipment manufacturers or platforms) to clearly disclose what data is gathered, obtain written consent for use, and provide producers with their data in digital formats upon request. Producers also gain the right to demand data deletion and receive fair compensation for data transactions. The law prohibits companies from using hidden terms (like standard "clickwrap" agreements) to override these ownership rights without explicit, written consent.
HB 3512 requires businesses in Missouri to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms - such as cancellation policies, recurring charges, and how to stop services - before consumers agree to subscriptions. It mandates explicit consumer consent for automatic renewals (including during free trials) and requires businesses to provide a written summary of terms that consumers can keep. The bill directly affects companies offering subscriptions or continuous services (like streaming or software) to Missouri residents. These changes aim to prevent surprise charges and make cancellation straightforward for consumers.
SB 1747 replaces outdated definitions and provisions related to cybercrimes, harassment, and stalking in Missouri law with 30 new sections. It creates clear definitions for "cyberharassment" (repeated digital contact causing fear) and "cyberstalking" (using digital tools to intimidate or track), specifying these involve invasion of privacy and repeated actions over time. The bill directly affects victims of these offenses and their family members, as it expands protections for "qualified individuals" impacted by cyberharassment, cyberstalking, or related violence. Key mechanisms include standardizing legal definitions to improve prosecution and clarify jurisdiction for cases occurring across multiple locations. The changes aim to strengthen legal tools for addressing digital harassment and stalking without adding new penalties.
