Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2357: Establishes provisions relating to the purchasing of prepaid mobile devices
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to purchasing of prepaid mobile devices, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 407, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 407.3450, to read as follows: 407.3450. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Person", an individual who is not the parent or legal guardian of a minor; (3) "Prepaid mobile device", a cellular telephone or other communication device for which the mobile device user purchases a set allotment of wireless communication services; (4) "Wireless communi.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to purchasing of prepaid mobile devices, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 407, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 407.3450, to read as follows: 407.3450. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Person", an individual who is not the parent or legal guardian of a minor; (3) "Prepaid mobile device", a cellular telephone or other communication device for which the mobile device user purchases a set allotment of wireless communication services; (4) "Wireless communication services", any mobile service that is provided for profit and makes interconnected service available to the public. 2. (1) No minor shall purchase a prepaid mobile device or refill a prepaid mobile device with wireless communication services on a previously purchased prepaid mobile device. (2) No person shall purchase a prepaid mobile device or refill a prepaid mobile device with wireless communication services on a previously purchased prepaid mobile device for a minor. 3. (1) A violation under subdivision (1) of subsection 2 of this section shall be an infraction. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is …