Missouri lawmakers send wide-ranging public safety bill to the governor

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 888

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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The Missouri General Assembly passed a sweeping public safety bill Wednesday that Democrats say would correct errors in legislation signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe three weeks ago.

The legislation also combines bills aimed at clarifying the state’s sex offender registry law, establishing procedures for court-ordered outpatient treatment of people with severe mental illnesses, allowing lifetime protection orders for some felony victims and banning stalking and harassment on the internet.

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