Bill requiring automatic expungement of eligible drug offenses heads to Missouri governor

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 16, 2026

Words: 856

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A bill restricting the use of low-flying drones and directing the state to automatically expunge drug offenses of thousands of eligible Missourians passed the General Assembly Friday.

The House voted 110-25 to approve the bill, with 18 Democrats and seven Republicans in opposition.

The underlying legislation, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Nick Schroer of Defiance, expands an existing law against operating drones over open-air stadiums or concert venues, reducing the minimum occupancy of facilities …

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