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MO SB259

MO SB259
Modifies provisions relating to offenses against employees of election authorities


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Modifies provisions relating to offenses against employees of election authorities

AI Summary

This bill modifies Missouri state law to expand protections for election authority employees by adding them to two key legal provisions. First, in the definition of "special victims" within criminal statutes, the bill adds "any employee of an election authority" to the list of protected individuals who receive enhanced legal consideration if they are assaulted while performing their job duties. Second, the bill amends the statute on unlawful internet posting to make it a more serious criminal offense (escalating from a class C misdemeanor to a class E felony) if someone posts personally identifiable information of an election authority employee with the intent to cause them bodily harm or death. The bill specifically defines an election authority employee using the definition in section 115.015 of Missouri state law. By creating these enhanced protections, the legislation aims to safeguard election workers from potential threats or harassment, likely in response to increased tensions and risks faced by election officials in recent years.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee (on 02/13/2025)

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