Bill > SB397

This bill modifies two sections of Missouri law related to judicial proceedings and evidence. First, it updates rules about the admissibility of business records in court, allowing records reproduced through various digital methods to be accepted as evidence via affidavit. The bill introduces new provisions that permit electronic signatures on these affidavits and removes the requirement for notarization, while still maintaining that false statements could result in criminal penalties. Second, the bill amends laws regarding unlawful posting of personal information on the internet, expanding the definition of the offense to include intentionally posting someone's Social Security number to intimidate, harass, or obtain financial gain. The bill also modifies the criminal classification for such offenses, upgrading the base offense from a class C misdemeanor to a class E felony, and adjusting felony levels based on the specific circumstances and target of the information posting (such as posting information about law enforcement officers or their family members). These changes aim to provide more robust protections against online harassment and unauthorized disclosure of personal information while updating evidentiary standards for modern digital record-keeping.

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