SB1738

Creates the offense of tampering with an election official

Introduced·2/25/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1738 creates a new offense of tampering with an election official, including harassment and intimidation.

Missouri SB1738 establishes the offense of tampering with an election official. This includes threatening or causing harm to an election official or their family, using force or deception against election officials or volunteers, and disseminating personal information. The offense is classified as a class one election offense, escalating to a class B felony if it results in death or bodily injury.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 7

Senate

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

Feb 25

Senate

S First Read