Bill > HJR123

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to be voted on at the general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor. The amendment would specifically address sexual trafficking of a child in the first degree by mandating that anyone convicted of this offense must be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of probation or parole. In this context, "imprisonment for life" is explicitly defined as imprisonment for the duration of the person's natural life. The proposed amendment would be added as a new section (Section 38(e)) to Article III of the Missouri Constitution, signaling the state's intent to impose the most severe legal penalties for serious sexual crimes involving children.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR123&year=2026&code=R