Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3128: Creates new provisions relating to prohibiting foreign influence on lobbying activities
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 105, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to prohibiting foreign influence on lobbying activities, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 105, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 105.471, to read as follows: 105.471. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Control", the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, to determine, direct, dictate, or decide important matters affecting an entity, including but without limitation, through: (a) The ownership of at least twenty percent of the tota.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 105, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to prohibiting foreign influence on lobbying activities, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 105, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 105.471, to read as follows: 105.471. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Control", the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, to determine, direct, dictate, or decide important matters affecting an entity, including but without limitation, through: (a) The ownership of at least twenty percent of the total outstanding voting interest in an entity; (b) Board representation; (c) The ability to appoint or discharge any board members, officers, directors, employees, or contractors; (d) Proxy voting, a special share, contractual arrangements, legal obligations, or formal or informal arrangements to act in concert; or (e) Any other means; (2) "Foreign adversary", any nation listed as a foreign adversary in 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4; (3) "Foreign adversary client", any of the following: (a) A current or former: 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. HB 3128 a. Official in the executive, legislative, administrative, military, or judicial branches of a …