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This bill modifies Missouri state law regarding searches and seizures on private property, adding new protections for landowners and establishing clearer guidelines for law enforcement. Specifically, the bill expands the grounds for filing a motion to suppress evidence by including a new provision that prohibits warrantless searches on property that is fenced, posted with "no trespassing" signs, or otherwise clearly marked as private, except in cases of national security or missing persons. The bill also restricts state agency and law enforcement employees from placing surveillance or game cameras on private property without either obtaining the landowner's explicit consent or securing a valid search warrant. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the process for challenging unlawful seizures, placing the burden of proof on the state to demonstrate that a search was legal, and allowing motions to suppress evidence to be filed before or during a trial under certain circumstances. These changes aim to strengthen property owners' constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures under both Missouri state and federal constitutional standards.

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