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MO SB1265
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brattin
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AI Summary
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Municipalities with sanctuary policies face loss of state grant funding and fines of $25,500 per day until the policy is repealed
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All employers (expanded from just public employers) must enroll in a federal work authorization program and verify employment eligibility of new hires
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Knowingly transporting, concealing, harboring, or inducing an illegal alien to reside in Missouri is a class D felony, with the definition expanded to include concealment and inducement offenses
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State and local law enforcement officers are explicitly authorized to enforce federal immigration laws under Title 8 of the U.S. Code that carry criminal penalties
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Business entities seeking state contracts over $5,000, tax credits, or loans must provide sworn affidavits confirming participation in federal work authorization programs and non-employment of unauthorized workers
Legislative Description
Creates new provisions relating to illegal aliens
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
1/27/2026