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MO SJR81

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Travis Fitzwater

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III of the Missouri Constitution, adding new section 38(e)
  • Mandates life imprisonment without eligibility for probation or parole for persons convicted of sexual trafficking of a child in the first degree
  • Defines "imprisonment for life" as imprisonment for the duration of the person's natural life
  • Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor
  • Introduced by Senator Fitzwater during the 103rd General Assembly's second regular session

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to the offense of sexual trafficking of a child

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/27/2026

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