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MO SB692

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Yvonne Wilson

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 565.095, RSMo to criminalize displaying a noose with intent to intimidate any person or group of persons.

  • Expands existing law that previously only criminalized cross burning to also include noose display.

  • First offense is punishable as a class A misdemeanor; second or subsequent offense is punishable as a class D felony.

  • Defines "intent to intimidate" as intentionally placing or attempting to place another person in fear of physical injury or fear of damage to property.

Legislative Description

Criminalizes displaying a noose for the purpose of intimidation

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

2/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/19/2010

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