Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2344: Modifies laws regarding public nuisances
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public nuisance, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 67.449, to read as follows: 67.449. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Emergency", a sudden or unforeseen situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy that requires immediate action and the prompt summoning of aid; (3) "Penalize", includes, but is not limited to, the actual or threatened revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of a rental license; the actua.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public nuisance, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 67.449, to read as follows: 67.449. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Emergency", a sudden or unforeseen situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy that requires immediate action and the prompt summoning of aid; (3) "Penalize", includes, but is not limited to, the actual or threatened revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of a rental license; the actual or threatened assessment of fines; or the actual or threatened eviction or causing the actual or threatened eviction of a tenant from leased premises; (4) "Premises", any parcel of property, whether residential or commercial; a building or structure, if any, situated on the property; and any portion of the public way that abuts the property if the public way is used in conjunction with the abutting property for the commission of illegal activity; (5) "Public nuisance", a continuing act or physical condition that is made, permitted, allowed, or continued by any person or legal entity, a person's or legal entity's agent or servant, or any person or legal entity who aids therein, and that is detrimental to the safety, welfare, or …
Sponsors
- Raychel Proudie (D, 073) · primary sponsor