"The legislation I signed today strengthens the laws that protect our families, supports the men and women who serve our country and communities, and gives our state stronger tools to keep dangerous criminals off our streets," said Governor Kehoe. "Public safety will always be this administration’s top priority."
HB 1740, sponsored by Representative Dave Griffith and Senator Mike Bernskoetter, modifies provisions relating to driving while intoxicated.Establishes Bentley and Mason's Law, creating a court-enforceable mechanism that places long-term financial responsibility on intoxicated drivers whose actions result in the death of a child's parent or guardian.
Enhances penalties for individuals that are criminally negligent of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and aligns with sentencing standards.
Clarifies probation and parole rules for DWI offenses resulting in death.
Requires at least five years in prison for some fatal DWI convictions and 10 years without probation and parole for repeat offenders whose DWI causes a death.
HB 1839, sponsored by Representative Sherri Gallick and Senator Mike Henderson, creates provisions relating to age verification on adult websites.Requires age verification of adult websites containing sexual material that is harmful to minors.
Authorizes the Missouri Attorney General to enforce the new age verification requirement by imposing civil penalties on non-compliant websites.
HB 2593, sponsored by Representative Bill Hardwick and Senator Adam Schnelting, modifies various provisions relating to military affairs.
Modifies provisions relating to the rulemaking process and eligibility for Missouri Military Family Relief Fund grants.
Creates and outlines certain medal and ribbon programs, including counterdrug ribbons, homeland response force ribbons, and armed forces recognition medallions.
Establishes the Cybersecurity Mission Act, authorizing the Missouri National Guard to enter into agreements with certain parties to render cybersecurity aid upon the request of the Department of Public Safety director.
SB 1421, sponsored by Senator Nick Schroer and Representative Mike Jones, modifies provisions relating to public safety.Directs the Missouri Division of Fire Safety to establish consistent, modern, statewide fire standards for state-inspected facilities, including childcare facilities.
Updates requirements for drug trafficking charges.
Governor Kehoe also signed:SB 975, sponsored by Senator Rusty Black and Representative Jeff Farnan, modifies provisions relating to ambulance districts.
SB 1572, sponsored by Senator Mike Henderson and Representative Barry Hovis, modifies provisions relating to the public employee retirement system
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