SJR 81 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to the offense of sexual trafficking of a child

SJR 81 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would change Missouri's sentencing for first-degree sexual trafficking of a child. If approved by voters, it would mandate life imprisonment without parole for this offense, defining "imprisonment for life" as confinement for the offender's natural lifetime. The amendment directly affects individuals convicted of this specific crime by removing any possibility of probation or parole. This measure requires voter approval at the 2026 general election to become part of Missouri's Constitution.
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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