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MO HB274
Bill
Status
1/20/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Repeals and consolidates sections 578.501, 578.502, and 578.503 into a single section 578.502 known as "Spc. Edward Lee Myers' Law"
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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
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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
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Defines "funeral" as ceremonies, processions, and memorial services held in connection with burial or cremation
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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