Bill > SB72

This bill creates a new law in Missouri that establishes strict provisions targeting illegal aliens, including creating a new criminal offense of "trespass by an illegal alien" which would be punishable by life imprisonment. The bill defines an illegal alien as a person not lawfully present in the United States and creates a "Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program" where licensed bail bond agents can be certified to find and detain such individuals. If an illegal alien is apprehended, they would be permanently barred from voting, obtaining a driver's license, receiving public benefits, or becoming a legal resident of Missouri. The bill also requires DNA collection from apprehended individuals and establishes a state-managed reporting system where people can anonymously report suspected illegal aliens, with a $1,000 reward offered for reports leading to an arrest. The legislation creates a dedicated state fund to support the program and mandates that the Missouri Attorney General and local prosecutors handle any charges filed under this section. The bill includes detailed administrative procedures for certification of bounty hunters and provides the Department of Public Safety broad rulemaking authority to implement the program.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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