Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3109: Prohibits disorderly conduct at the captiol
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to conduct of the public at the capitol building, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 8.218, to read as follows: 8.218. 1. No person shall willfully or knowingly, with the intent to impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct of official business in the capitol building: (1) Enter or remain in any room of the capitol building designated for the use of the general assembly or for a committee, officer, or employee of the general assembly.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to conduct of the public at the capitol building, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 8.218, to read as follows: 8.218. 1. No person shall willfully or knowingly, with the intent to impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct of official business in the capitol building: (1) Enter or remain in any room of the capitol building designated for the use of the general assembly or for a committee, officer, or employee of the general assembly; (2) Utter loud, threatening, or abusive language; (3) Engage in disorderly or disruptive conduct; (4) Obstruct or impede passage; or (5) Engage in an act of physical violence. 2. A violation of subsection 1 of this section shall be a class C misdemeanor. A second or subsequent offense shall be a class B misdemeanor. 3. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit any act performed in the lawful discharge of official duties (2) An employee of a member of the general assembly; or (3) An officer or employee of the general assembly or any committee thereof. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to …
Sponsors
- Bill Lucas (R, 115) · primary sponsor