Modifies provisions relating to public safety

Education

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Sponsor: Fitzwater, Travis; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-02-11
Official status: Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-02-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2026-01-21 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2026-01-08 S129
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2026-01-07 S48
S First Read
2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
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SB 969 - This act modifies provisions relating to public safety.

SEXUAL OFFENDERS WITHIN SCHOOL PROPERTIES (Section 566.149)
This act provides that any person required to register as a tier III sexual offender who is a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a student shall not be present in any school building, any real property that comprises a school, or any place where a school-related activity is taking place.

This provision is identical to a provision in SB 134 (2025).

RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIMES (Section 595.209)
This act provides that victims of certain crimes under the age of 19 years old shall have the right to appear by video during any deposition or hearing in lieu of appearing in person.

This provision is identical to a provision in SB 134 (2025).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.