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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to be submitted to Missouri voters in the 2026 general election, which would mandate a life imprisonment sentence without the possibility of probation or parole for individuals convicted of first-degree sexual trafficking of a child. Specifically, the amendment would add a new section to Article III of the Missouri Constitution that defines "imprisonment for life" as confinement for the entire natural life of the convicted person. The proposed amendment aims to establish a strict legal consequence for those found guilty of sexually trafficking children, removing any potential for early release through probation or parole. By placing this provision directly in the state constitution, the resolution seeks to create a permanent, stringent legal standard for punishing this serious criminal offense against minors.

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