Bill > HB130

This bill modifies the existing law regarding tampering with electronic monitoring equipment by expanding the definition of tampering to include intentionally failing to charge or disabling the device, in addition to previously defined actions like removing, altering, damaging, or destroying the equipment. The bill creates two distinct levels of offense: tampering through direct damage or destruction remains a class D felony, while intentionally failing to charge or disabling the monitoring equipment is classified as a class E felony (or a class A misdemeanor if the original offense was a misdemeanor). The legislation maintains an existing exemption for equipment owners or their agents performing routine maintenance or repairs. Electronic monitoring equipment is typically a tracking device worn by individuals on probation, parole, or under court-ordered supervision to monitor their location and ensure compliance with legal restrictions. By creating these specific classifications, the bill aims to provide clearer legal consequences for different types of interference with court-mandated monitoring devices.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB130&year=2025&code=R