Missouri House speaker backs crackdown on ‘date rape’ drug after lawmaker testimony

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 774

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson is pledging support for legislation aimed at cracking down on “date rape” drugs, after two Democratic lawmakers said they believe they were drugged in Jefferson City during last year’s legislative session.

Patterson, a Republican and physician, said he found the lawmakers’ accounts “very troubling” and encouraged them to pursue criminal investigations.

“I just want them and everybody to know I support them 1,000% on doing that, whatever they need on …

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