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MO HB3426
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emily Weber
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AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offense for violating no-contact conditions of pretrial release, probation, or parole, classified as a class A misdemeanor
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Establishes "unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle" offense for installing electronic tracking devices without owner consent to monitor occupants, with exceptions for law enforcement, parents tracking minor children, and vehicle lienholders
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Creates new cyberharassment (class B misdemeanor first offense) and cyberstalking (class A misdemeanor first offense) offenses targeting threatening conduct through digital technology, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses
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Criminalizes disclosure of AI-generated "intimate digital depictions" (deepfakes) with intent to harm, classified as class D felony for disclosure and class E felony for threatening disclosure, elevated to class C felony for repeat offenses or attempts to influence elections
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Creates "sadistic online exploitation" offense (class E felony) covering internet-based coercion of victims into self-harm, sharing explicit content, or suicidal actions, and grants attorney general concurrent jurisdiction with local prosecutors for stalking and harassment offenses spanning multiple jurisdictions
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to criminal offenses, including 48-hour holds, assault, domestic violence, stalking, and violations of no contact orders
Last Action
Read Second Time (H)
2/26/2026