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This bill modifies the legal provisions governing city annexation in Missouri by introducing several key changes. It expands the definition of "contiguous and compact" to include areas separated by highways or railroad rights-of-way, and allows annexation if at least 25% of the proposed area's perimeter touches the existing city limits. The bill prohibits cities from annexing areas that were part of another annexation within the previous 24 months. The legislation establishes detailed procedures for voluntary annexation, including requirements for public hearings, notification of property owners, and presenting a plan for municipal services. The bill also provides specific provisions for different types of annexations, such as those involving common-interest communities or areas with few or no registered voters. Additionally, it mandates that cities must provide full municipal services to newly annexed areas and sets a five-year statute of limitations for challenging an annexation. The bill applies to various types of municipalities and includes specific rules for annexations in different county classification sizes, providing a comprehensive framework for how cities can expand their territorial boundaries through a structured and transparent process.

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