Bill > SB1321

This bill creates a new section of Missouri state law that establishes criminal penalties for individuals who enter the state while in violation of federal immigration law (specifically 8 U.S.C. Section 1325). For a first offense, an individual would be subject to a $10,000 fine and an order of removal from the state. Subsequent offenses would be classified as a class E felony, with the individual still subject to removal after completing any prison term. The bill allows individuals serving imprisonment to petition the circuit court for an order of removal, which would be granted unless the court finds aggravating circumstances. If a person removed from the state returns and again violates immigration law, they would be subject to the remainder of their previous sentence. The order of removal must specify the method of transportation to a port of entry and identify the law enforcement agency responsible for monitoring compliance. Law enforcement officers would be authorized to arrest or detain individuals upon probable cause of violating this law, and courts would have the option to dismiss criminal charges in favor of issuing a removal order.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=259