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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases the penalty for the offense of rioting
AI Summary
This bill modifies Missouri's existing law regarding rioting by changing the classification of the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. Under the proposed legislation, rioting is defined as knowingly assembling with six or more other persons who agree to violate state or federal criminal laws using force or violence, and then actually carrying out such a violation while still assembled. The reclassification from a misdemeanor to a felony represents a significant escalation in the potential legal consequences for individuals participating in riots, which would likely result in more serious penalties such as longer potential prison sentences and more substantial fines. By increasing the severity of the offense, the bill appears aimed at creating stronger deterrents against collective violent or unlawful group actions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (on 03/13/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2899290 |
Fiscal Note - 2051S.02I.ORG | https://senate.mo.gov/FiscalNotes/2025-1/2051S.02I.ORG.pdf |
BillText | https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/pdf-bill/intro/SB622.pdf |
Analysis - Summary: Introduced | https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Summary.aspx?SessionType=R&SummaryID=436730&BillID=2899290 |
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