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This bill, known as the "Missouri Shield Act," allows current or former law enforcement officers and judges to request that their residential addresses and telephone numbers be kept confidential in public records maintained by county recorders, clerks, collectors, assessors, treasurers, and auditors. To do this, an eligible person must file an affidavit with the presiding judge in their county, detailing their personal information, property details, and the specific documents they wish to shield. The judge will review the affidavit to ensure it meets the bill's requirements and that shielding the information would reduce danger to the applicant or another person. If approved, a court order will be issued, instructing the relevant county officials to "shield" these documents, meaning their electronic access will be prohibited to the general public. This shielding is temporary, lasting five years, after which it can be renewed. The bill outlines specific exceptions to this confidentiality, allowing access for parties to an instrument, law enforcement with proper legal documentation, licensed attorneys, title insurers, and government offices. It also includes provisions for vacating or staying court orders if circumstances change and protects county officials from liability if they make a good faith effort to comply.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2851&year=2026&code=R