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MO SB183
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Sater
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AI Summary
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Creates new offense of "unlawful search" in Missouri law (Section 576.175) applicable to government officers, employees, agents, and contractors providing security or law enforcement services
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Prohibits government officers from intentionally touching the anus, breast, buttocks, or sexual organs of another person (including through clothing) without probable cause as part of determining access to publicly accessible venues or transportation
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Prohibits government officers from removing children under 18 years of age from physical custody of parents or guardians without probable cause during access determinations
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Prohibits government officers from denying or conditioning access to venues or transportation based on a person's refusal to consent to prohibited searches or related conduct
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Classifies unlawful search as a Class A misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Makes it a crime for a government officer to unlawfully search a person seeking access to a public venue or transportation source
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
1/31/2013