Bill > SB575

This bill modifies two key sections of Missouri law related to criminal offenses, specifically murder in the first degree and stealing. For murder in the first degree, the bill expands the definition to include cases where a person knowingly delivers or distributes fentanyl or carfentanil (powerful synthetic opioids), and a death results from using those substances. The punishment remains a class A felony, with potential death penalty or life imprisonment without parole for offenders 18 and older. Regarding stealing, the bill makes several significant changes to how different types of theft are classified and penalized. These changes include adding new circumstances that elevate stealing to higher felony classes, such as stealing with a dangerous weapon or stealing certain types of property like livestock, motor vehicles, or materials intended for methamphetamine production. The bill also introduces more nuanced penalties based on the value of stolen property, the type of property stolen, and the offender's prior criminal history. The modifications aim to provide more precise legal definitions and potentially more severe consequences for specific types of theft, reflecting an intent to address particular criminal behaviors more comprehensively.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2328861