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SJR85 • 2026

Creates provisions relating to the offenses of distribution of child pornography or criminal racketeering in the violation of federal laws

Creates provisions relating to the offenses of distribution of child pornography or criminal racketeering in the violation of federal laws

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Coleman, Mary Elizabeth; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Effective date
Upon voter

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S246

    Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S101

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SJR 85 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that no state law shall establish a right to distribute child pornography or engage in any criminal racketeering in violation of federal law. The General Assembly and any local government in this state shall have the power to outlaw and punish such offenses.

Finally, any person may bring suit to enjoin another individual from violating federal law relating to child pornography or criminal racketeering. Courts shall award injunctive relief and reasonable attorney's fees to any prevailing party.

This amendment is identical to SJR 26 (2025).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.