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MO SB908

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kehoe

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals sections 569.140, 569.145, and 569.150 RSMo and enacts two new sections relating to trespass crimes
  • Simplifies trespass definition to a single class B misdemeanor for knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a building, structure, or on real property
  • Removes requirement that property be fenced or enclosed before trespass applies; eliminates distinction between trespass in the first and second degree
  • Establishes purple marking system as valid notice of posted property: vertical lines at least 8 inches long placed no more than 100 feet apart, positioned 3-5 feet high, or capped posts placed no more than 36 feet apart
  • Eliminates trespass in the second degree offense and its infraction penalty classification

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions regarding the crime of trespass

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

3/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence3/8/2012

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