Bill > HB2357

This bill establishes new restrictions on the purchase and use of prepaid mobile devices involving minors in Missouri. Specifically, the bill prohibits minors from purchasing prepaid mobile devices or refilling wireless communication services on existing prepaid devices, and it also prevents any other person from buying or refilling prepaid mobile devices for a minor. The bill defines key terms such as "prepaid mobile device" as a cellular telephone or communication device where users purchase a set amount of wireless services, and "wireless communication services" as mobile services provided for profit. Violations of these provisions carry different penalties: for minors, a violation is considered an infraction, while for other persons, the first offense is a class D misdemeanor, and subsequent offenses or violations by individuals with a history of crimes against children are classified as class A misdemeanors. The bill aims to create additional legal safeguards around minors' access to mobile communication devices by imposing these purchasing restrictions and potential legal consequences for non-compliance.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2357&year=2026&code=R