HCS HB 1026 -- FUNERAL PROTESTS (Rucker)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Crime Prevention and Public Safety

This substitute establishes the Spc. Edward Lee Myers' Law which
makes it a class B misdemeanor to picket or protest within 300
feet of any church, cemetery, or funeral establishment within one
hour prior to the commencement of any funeral and until one hour
following the cessation of any funeral.  Any subsequent violation
will be a class A misdemeanor.

The substitute contains an emergency clause.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:41 am