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MO SB1321

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Brown

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates state offense of "improper entry by an alien" for entering Missouri while in violation of federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. Section 1325)

  • First offense carries a $10,000 fine and mandatory removal order; subsequent offenses constitute a class E felony with removal upon completion of prison term

  • Persons serving imprisonment may petition circuit court for early removal, which courts must grant absent aggravating circumstances

  • Removal orders must specify transportation method to a federal port of entry and designate the law enforcement officer or agency responsible for monitoring compliance

  • Authorizes any Missouri law enforcement officer to arrest or detain persons upon probable cause of violating the improper entry provision

Legislative Description

Creates new provisions relating to illegal immigrants

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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