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MissouriSB9032026 Regular SessionSenate

Modifies and creates new provisions relating to telecommunications infrastructure

Sponsored By: Mike Henderson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Network protections expand with damage penalties

Missouri extends critical-infrastructure protections to wired, wireless, and broadband networks, whether under construction or operating. Purposefully damaging, destroying, or tampering with equipment is a Class D felony. Reckless facility damage or removal of non-equipment components carries value-based penalties: below $750, Class A misdemeanor; $750 to under $25,000, Class E felony; $25,000 or more, Class D felony. Damage that interrupts, impairs, or degrades service is a Class C felony, regardless of value. Convicted people must pay restitution and perform community service: 100 hours for a first offense, 200 for a second, and up to 300 for later offenses.

Lower penalties for infrastructure trespass

Entering critical-infrastructure property on purpose without the owner’s or lawful occupant’s permission is a Class B misdemeanor. The law removes the former Class A misdemeanor penalty for trespass intended to damage equipment or disrupt operations. Separate penalties for actual damage still apply.

Unauthorized possession of materials brings felonies

Knowingly possessing covered copper, brass, aluminum, fiber, or telecommunications materials without authorization is a Class E felony. Covered items include wire, cable, pipe, tubing, and broadband cable. The charge becomes Class D if materials were unlawfully taken from critical infrastructure, the person has qualifying theft-related convictions, or they conspired or acted with another on theft, property damage, tampering, or receiving stolen property involving the materials. Authorized possessors include owners, utility and communications providers, qualifying businesses, documented carriers, lawful scrap dealers, construction and salvage workers, and their representatives. Authorization does not protect anyone who knows the materials were unlawfully obtained.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Henderson

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 5/5/2026

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2026

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 17 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

    7/9/2026

  2. Approved by Governor (G)

    7/9/2026

  3. Delivered to Governor

    5/28/2026

  4. Signed by House Speaker

    5/28/2026House

  5. House Message

    5/11/2026House

  6. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

    5/11/2026

  7. Title of Bill - Agreed To

    5/11/2026

  8. Taken Up for Third Reading

    5/11/2026House

  9. Reported Do Pass - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    5/5/2026House

  10. Voted Do Pass

    5/5/2026House

  11. Executive Session Completed

    5/5/2026House

  12. Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar

    4/29/2026House

  13. Referred: Fiscal Review

    4/27/2026House

  14. Reported Do Pass - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    4/23/2026House

  15. Voted Do Pass

    4/23/2026House

  16. Executive Session Completed

    4/23/2026House

  17. Referred: Rules - Administrative

    4/20/2026House

  18. Reported Do Pass - AYES: 17 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    4/8/2026House

  19. Voted Do Pass

    4/1/2026House

  20. Executive Session Completed

    4/1/2026House

  21. Public Hearing Completed

    3/25/2026House

  22. Referred: Utilities

    3/12/2026House

  23. Read Second Time

    3/9/2026House

  24. Reported to the House and First Read

    3/5/2026House

Bill Text

  • Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed

    5/11/2026

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  • Introduced

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  • Perfected

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  • Senate Committee Substitute

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