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MO SB1747

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tracy McCreery

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offenses of cyberharassment (class B misdemeanor, class A for subsequent offenses), cyberstalking (class A misdemeanor, class E felony for subsequent offenses), and sadistic online exploitation (class E or D felony if bodily harm occurs)

  • Upgrades domestic assault in the fourth degree from class A misdemeanor to class E felony, and stalking in the second degree from class A misdemeanor to class E felony; adds these convictions as grounds for firearm possession prohibition

  • Establishes the "Caller ID Anti-Spoofing Act" requiring voice service providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN authentication by August 28, 2027, with fines of $25,000-$75,000 for violations; prohibits caller ID spoofing with intent to deceive or harm

  • Expands workplace protections for victims of cyberharassment, cyberstalking, harassment, and stalking, including unpaid leave (1-2 weeks depending on employer size), reasonable safety accommodations, and protection from employer retaliation

  • Creates the "Digital Victim Assistance and Awareness Fund" funded by $15 surcharges on cybercrime convictions, establishes the Cybercrime Survivors' Bill of Rights, forms an Elder Abuse Task Force, and requires peace officers licensed after August 28, 2027 to complete 4 hours of training on stalking, harassment, and cybercrimes

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to cybercrimes, harassment, and stalking

Last Action

S First Read

2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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