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MO HB1338

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Maria Chappelle-Nadal

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Upgrades harassment from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony as the base offense
  • Elevates harassment to a class C felony when committed by someone age 21 or older against someone age 17 or younger
  • Elevates harassment to a class C felony for repeat offenders with prior convictions for harassment or equivalent offenses
  • Defines harassment to include threatening felonies, offensive language, anonymous communications, repeated unwanted contact, and intimidating acts
  • Exempts law enforcement officers conducting official investigations from the harassment statute

Legislative Description

Increases the penalty for the crime of harassment

Last Action

Referred: Crime Prevention (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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