Bill > HB335

This bill modifies the reporting requirements for criminal offenses by specifically exempting littering (under section 577.070) from being considered a reportable offense. Currently, many types of offenses are required to be reported to the central repository of criminal history and identification records, including felonies, class A misdemeanors, driving under the influence violations, and offenses that can be enhanced for subsequent violations. By adding the language "except for the offense of littering under section 577.070", the bill prevents littering from being included in these reportable offenses. This means that when a person is cited for littering, that offense will no longer need to be reported to the state's criminal history system. The bill maintains other existing reporting standards and requirements for law enforcement agencies, court clerks, prosecutors, and custody agencies, who can continue to report required information electronically to the central repository. The change aims to reduce administrative burden and potentially minimize the long-term impact of a minor littering offense on an individual's criminal record.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB335&year=2025&code=R