Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1150 — Establishes the offense of masked intimidation

Last action — SCS Voted Do Pass (w/SCS SBs 1150 & 1043) Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (5420S.03C)

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SCS/SBs 1150 & 1043 - A person commits the offense of masked intimidation if the person intentionally harasses, intimidates, or threatens any other person while hiding or concealing their face with a mask, hood, or any other article or device for the purpose of concealing their identity and with the intent to place another person in reasonable fear for their physical safety. The offense is a class E felony unless it is a second or subsequent offense, in which case it is a class D felony. This offense shall also be considered a hate offense punishable as a class E felony when the state believes that the offense was knowingly motivated because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability of the victim. This act shall not apply to any person wearing a mask or otherwise covering one's face in certain cases, including for holidays, the occupation of the person, weather, artistic or theatrical production, emergencies, or religious purposes. Additionally, nothing in this act shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment. This act is identical to provisions contained in SB 1421 (2026), and is similar to HB 2848 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

90 added · 90 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 1150 updates the language and structure of the section concerning the crime of masked intimidation. It maintains the penalties for offenses believed to be motivated by bias against various groups, such as race or sexual orientation, and presents the legal framework more clearly. This matters because it helps ensure that hate crimes are explicitly recognized and penalized, potentially leading to better protection for targeted communities.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION SENATE BILLNO.
5420S.03C SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILLS NOS.
1150 103RD GENERALASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY SENATOR BURGER.
1150 & 1043 AN ACT To repeal section 557.035, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the offense of masked intimidation, with penalty provisions.
5420S.02I KRISTINAMARTIN, Secretary ANACT To repeal section 557.035, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the offense of masked intimidation, with penalty provisions.
which the state believes to be knowingly motivated because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability of the victim or victims, the state may charge the offense or SB 1150 2 offenses under this section, and the violation is a class E felony.
which the state believes to be knowingly motivated because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability of the victim or victims, the state may charge the offense or offenses under this section, and the violation is a class E felony.
The offense of masked intimidation is a class C misdemeanor, unless it is a second or subsequent offense of this section, in which case the offense is a class B misdemeanor.
A person who commits the offense of masked intimidation shall be guilty of a class E felony for the first offense, a class D felony for the second offense, and a class C felony for a third or subsequent offense.
SB 1150 3 (5) Gas mask or other protective facial covering for the purposes of protection during or related to emergency situations or during emergency management drills;
(5) Gas mask or other protective facial covering for the purposes of protection during or related to emergency situations or during emergency management drills;
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Action History

  1. SCS Voted Do Pass (w/SCS SBs 1150 & 1043) Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (5420S.03C)

  2. Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  3. Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  4. S First Read

  5. Prefiled

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1150 do?
SCS/SBs 1150 & 1043 - A person commits the offense of masked intimidation if the person intentionally harasses, intimidates, or threatens any other person while hiding or concealing their face with a mask, hood, or any other article or device for the purpose of concealing their identity and with the intent to place another person in reasonable fear for their physical safety. The offense is a class E felony unless it is a second or subsequent offense, in which case it is a class D felony. This offense shall also be considered a hate offense punishable as a class E felony when the state believes that the offense was knowingly motivated because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability of the victim. This act shall not apply to any person wearing a mask or otherwise covering one's face in certain cases, including for holidays, the occupation of the person, weather, artistic or theatrical production, emergencies, or religious purposes. Additionally, nothing in this act shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment. This act is identical to provisions contained in SB 1421 (2026), and is similar to HB 2848 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Who sponsors SB 1150?
SB 1150 is sponsored by Jamie Burger.
What is the current status of SB 1150?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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