MO HB294

Creates new crime of "false identification to a law enforcement officer" for falsely representing oneself as another person or fictitious person during a lawful stop, detention, or arrest to evade court process or proper identification

Expands the existing "making a false declaration" offense to include verbal/oral false statements about identity, not just written false statements

Classifies both false identification to law enforcement and making a false declaration as class B misdemeanors

Provides a defense if the person retracts the false statement before law enforcement or others take substantial action in reliance on it

Requires proof of falsity through specific evidentiary standards: direct evidence of two witnesses, one witness plus corroborating circumstances, demonstrative evidence, contradictory statements under oath, or judicial admission