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MO SB1281

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jill Carter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the December 31, 2024 expiration date for the Cyber Crime Investigation Fund grant program, making it permanent
  • The grant program funds multijurisdictional internet cyber crime task forces investigating internet sex crimes against children, including child enticement and child pornography
  • Grants pay for detective and computer forensic personnel salaries, law enforcement training, equipment, supplies, and services
  • Department of Public Safety administers the fund, with no more than 3% usable for administrative costs
  • A panel including representatives from the Missouri Police Chiefs Association, Missouri Sheriffs' Association, State Highway Patrol, and legislature awards the grants

Legislative Description

Repeals the sunset for the program providing grants for certain cyber crime investigations

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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