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MO HB274

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and consolidates sections 578.501, 578.502, and 578.503 into a single section 578.502 known as "Spc. Edward Lee Myers' Law"

  • Prohibits picketing or other protest activities within 300 feet of a funeral location, starting one hour before the funeral begins and ending one hour after it concludes

  • Establishes violations as class B misdemeanors for first offenses and class A misdemeanors for repeat offenders, with each day of violation counted as a separate offense

  • Defines "funeral" as ceremonies, processions, and memorial services held in connection with burial or cremation

  • Defines "other protest activities" as any action undertaken to disrupt or disturb a funeral

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding unlawful picketing or protesting of a funeral

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

2/16/2011

Committee Referrals

General Laws1/27/2011

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