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This bill creates a new legal provision in Missouri's state law that specifically addresses illegal entry into the state by non-citizens, establishing criminal penalties for individuals who enter the state in violation of federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. Section 1325). Under the proposed law, a first-time improper entry offense would be punishable by a $10,000 fine and an order of removal from the state, while subsequent offenses would be classified as a class E felony, also resulting in removal after completing any prison sentence. The bill allows individuals to petition the circuit court for an order of removal, but warns that returning to the state after removal would result in completing the previously unserved prison term. Law enforcement officers would be authorized to arrest or detain individuals upon probable cause of improper entry, and courts would have the discretion to dismiss charges in favor of issuing a removal order. The order of removal must specify the method of transportation to a port of entry and identify the law enforcement agency responsible for monitoring compliance. This legislation appears to be an attempt by Missouri to create state-level enforcement mechanisms for federal immigration violations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=335