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MO SB91

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Engler

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces sections 578.501 and 578.502 relating to funeral protests, naming the new provisions "Spc. Edward Lee Myers' Law"
  • Prohibits picketing or disruptive protest activities within 300 feet of any funeral location, from one hour before a funeral begins until one hour after it ends
  • Violation constitutes a class B misdemeanor, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense
  • Elevates violation to a class A misdemeanor if the person has previously pled guilty or been found guilty of violating this section
  • Defines "funeral" as ceremonies and memorial services connected with burial or cremation, and "other protest activities" as any disruptive action intended to disturb a funeral

Legislative Description

Modifies funeral protest provisions

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Veterans' Affairs, Emerging Issues, Pensions and Urban Affairs Committee

1/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs, Emerging Issues, Pensions And Urban Affairs1/20/2011

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