Bill > HB1712

This bill modifies the existing law regarding tampering with electronic monitoring equipment by expanding the definition of what constitutes tampering. Specifically, the bill now includes not only removing, altering, damaging, or destroying electronic monitoring equipment, but also failing to charge or intentionally disabling such equipment. The bill maintains that the offense is a class D felony for most instances of tampering, but introduces a new provision that creates a separate penalty for intentionally failing to charge or disabling monitoring equipment. For individuals originally placed on electronic monitoring for a felony, this specific type of tampering would be a class E felony, while for those originally monitored for a misdemeanor, it would be a class A misdemeanor. The bill also preserves an existing exception that allows the equipment owner or their agent to perform ordinary maintenance or repairs without being considered in violation of the law. This change aims to provide more comprehensive legal coverage for different forms of electronic monitoring equipment interference and to establish more nuanced penalties based on the original offense.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1712&year=2026&code=R