Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2376: Establishes the offense of solicitation on an interstate highway or in a public right-of-way
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 574, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of solicitation on an interstate highway or in a public right-of-way, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 574, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 574.136, to read as follows: 574.136. 1. A person commits the offense of solicitation on an interstate highway or in a public right-of-way if he or she intentionally solicits, begs, panhandles, or otherwise requests anything of value on any interstate highway, public right-of-way, or entrance or exit ramp of an inters.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 574, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of solicitation on an interstate highway or in a public right-of-way, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 574, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 574.136, to read as follows: 574.136. 1. A person commits the offense of solicitation on an interstate highway or in a public right-of-way if he or she intentionally solicits, begs, panhandles, or otherwise requests anything of value on any interstate highway, public right-of-way, or entrance or exit ramp of an interstate highway. 2. The offense of solicitation on an interstate highway or in a public right-of-way is a class B misdemeanor. 3. As used in this section the term "anything of value" means cash, currency, coin, or any other financial instrument given to a person. 4. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any organization authorized to solicit for a charitable contribution under section 67.304. ✔ 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 proposed language.
Sponsors
- Christ, Brad (R, 096) · primary sponsor