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MO SB903

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Henderson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "critical infrastructure facility" to include wireline and wireless telecommunications networks, facilities, cell towers, telephone poles, fiber optic lines, and broadband internet networks and facilities

  • Creates a new offense of "damage of a critical infrastructure facility" (Section 569.117) with penalties ranging from Class A misdemeanor (damage under $750) to Class C felony if the damage causes service interruption, impairment, or degradation

  • Establishes mandatory restitution and community service for infrastructure damage offenses: 100 hours for first offense, 200 hours for second offense, and up to 300 hours for third or subsequent offenses

  • Creates a new offense of "unauthorized possession of copper, brass, aluminum, fiber, or telecommunications material" (Section 569.119) as a Class E felony, elevated to Class D felony if material was stolen from critical infrastructure or the person has prior related convictions

  • Exempts from the possession offense owners, utilities, telecommunications providers, scrap metal dealers, and persons engaged in lawful construction or demolition who properly acquired the materials

Legislative Description

Modifies and creates new provisions relating to telecommunications infrastructure

Last Action

Referred H Utilities

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities3/12/2026
Fiscal Oversight3/3/2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy And The Environment1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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