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MO SB1265

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brattin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities with sanctuary policies face loss of state grant funding and fines of $25,500 per day until the policy is repealed

  • All employers (expanded from just public employers) must enroll in a federal work authorization program and verify employment eligibility of new hires

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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