SJR 85 - Bill Information - Missouri Senate

SJR 85 - Coleman, Mary Elizabeth

Creates provisions relating to the offenses of distribution of child pornography or criminal racketeering in the violation of federal laws

Sponsor

Coleman, Mary Elizabeth

LR Number

4689S.01I

Title

SJR 85

House Handler

N/A

Journal Page

S246

Effective Date

Upon voter approval

Committee

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Current Status

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

List of 2026 Senate Bills

No amendments available

SJR 85 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that no state law shall establish a right to distribute child pornography or engage in any criminal racketeering in violation of federal law. The General Assembly and any local government in this state shall have the power to outlaw and punish such offenses. Finally, any person may bring suit to enjoin another individual from violating federal law relating to child pornography or criminal racketeering. Courts shall award injunctive relief and reasonable attorney's fees to any prevailing party. This amendment is identical to SJR 26 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.