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MO SB1224
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds new grounds for suppressing evidence: warrantless searches on private property where the landowner has fenced the land, posted "no trespassing" signs, or otherwise indicated entry is not permitted
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Creates exceptions to the suppression rule for cases involving national security or missing persons
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Removes the provision allowing law enforcement chiefs to authorize surveillance camera placement on private property without a warrant when cameras face public areas within 100 feet of the surveillance location
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Requires state and local government employees to obtain either landowner consent or a search warrant before placing surveillance or game cameras on private property
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Amends Missouri Revised Statutes sections 542.296 and 542.525 governing search and seizure procedures
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to searches and seizures on private property by public entities
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
1/27/2026