MO HB1712

Expands the definition of tampering with electronic monitoring equipment to include intentionally failing to charge or otherwise disabling the device, in addition to existing prohibitions on removing, altering, damaging, or destroying equipment

Creates a tiered penalty structure for failing to charge or disabling monitoring equipment: class E felony if the underlying offense was a felony, class A misdemeanor if the underlying offense was a misdemeanor

Maintains the existing class D felony penalty for removing, altering, damaging, or destroying electronic monitoring equipment

Applies to electronic monitoring equipment required by a court, the division of probation and parole, or the parole board