Sen. Steven Roberts introduced this year SB 1131 to repeal Missouri’s common law allowing private citizens to make an arrest.
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"It is again a solemn moment, but the cause of freedom remains worth advancing. We, in Missouri, stand united."
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder held a press conference this morning concerning an amendment that she considered a “poison pill” attempted to be added to her Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights.
Sens. Holly Thompson Rehder and Jill Schupp are championing a new “Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights” after a previous version is being challenged in court.
The Missouri House perfected the No Patient Left Alone Act Tuesday, which guarantees patients in hospitals and nursing homes the option to request family members be able to visit them.
Gov. Mike Parson spoke to a rotunda full of Missouri school board members and staircase full of students at the Missouri School Board Association legislative day at the state Capitol.
"Our message today is clear: Missouri is open for business to those who value democracy, human rights, free enterprise, and self-determination," Rep. Dean Plocher said.
"This bill makes Missouri a better place," said Rep. Bruce DeGroot, the bill sponsor.
Sen. Justin Brown has introduced a bill to broaden the scope of Missouri's castle doctrine and "stand your ground" laws.
In the Kansas City area, it is common for parents who choose to take their children to Children’s Mercy to have them ultimately taken out of their home, according to Sen. Mike Cierpiot.