Technology (Telecommunications)

in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SB 1122: Modifies provisions relating to elections

This bill (SB 1122) has a very limited description in the provided context, simply titled "Modifies provisions relating to elections" with an identical official abstract. No specific election provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are detailed in the available information. The bill has been prefaced and referred to the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee but does not describe any concrete policy changes. Without additional details on what provisions are being modified, a substantive summary of its effects cannot be provided.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts internet connectivity for election equipment and limits digital streaming of ballot counts, reducing technological integration in elections.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications Tags Elections

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3307: Prohibits state contracts with certain telecommunications companies

HB 3307 prohibits state contracts with certain telecommunications companies, specifically those founded in 1885 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The bill would prevent state agencies from entering into agreements with these designated firms, directly affecting the telecommunications industry and state procurement processes. This measure establishes a clear restriction based on the company's founding date and location, without specifying additional operational requirements or exemptions. The legislation aims to limit state business with these particular providers while leaving other telecommunications companies unaffected.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts state contracts with telecommunications companies, limiting access to services and potentially weakening infrastructure development in the technology sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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signed · Missouri · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 903: Modifies and creates new provisions relating to telecommunications infrastructure

This bill updates laws protecting telecommunications infrastructure by expanding the definition of critical infrastructure facilities and creating new criminal offenses for damaging or stealing equipment. It makes it a felony to purposely or recklessly damage critical infrastructure that causes service interruptions, regardless of the damage value, and establishes penalties for unauthorized possession of copper, brass, aluminum, fiber, or other telecom materials. The law requires offenders to pay restitution and perform community service, while allowing prosecutors to charge under multiple applicable laws if conduct violates more than one provision. These changes directly affect individuals who might damage or steal telecom equipment and law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating such crimes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by creating new offenses for damaging telecom infrastructure and establishing penalties for unauthorized possession of materials, enhancing protection of critical infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens telecommunications infrastructure protection and cybersecurity by expanding critical infrastructure definitions and creating penalties for damaging equipment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement Victims' Rights Broadband Access Telecommunications

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1747: Modifies provisions relating to cybercrimes, harassment, and stalking

SB 1747 replaces outdated definitions and provisions related to cybercrimes, harassment, and stalking in Missouri law with 30 new sections. It creates clear definitions for "cyberharassment" (repeated digital contact causing fear) and "cyberstalking" (using digital tools to intimidate or track), specifying these involve invasion of privacy and repeated actions over time. The bill directly affects victims of these offenses and their family members, as it expands protections for "qualified individuals" impacted by cyberharassment, cyberstalking, or related violence. Key mechanisms include standardizing legal definitions to improve prosecution and clarify jurisdiction for cases occurring across multiple locations. The changes aim to strengthen legal tools for addressing digital harassment and stalking without adding new penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates clear definitions for cyberharassment/stalking, expands victim protections, aligns with criminal justice reform by strengthening legal frameworks for victim safety.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates clear definitions for cyberharassment/stalking involving privacy invasion, expanding legal protections for victims - directly strengthens data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Drug Policy Telecommunications

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 3414: Establishes violations and penalties for fraud and related activities in connection with access devices and for a scheme or artifice to defraud individuals and financial institutions

HB 3414 creates new criminal penalties for fraud involving access devices (like credit cards, phone numbers, or account credentials) and telecom identifiers. It prohibits specific acts such as using counterfeit or stolen devices to obtain $1,000+ in value, trafficking in device-making equipment, intercepting telecom data, or illegally modifying devices to access services without authorization. Violations carry fines or up to 20 years in prison, depending on the offense and whether it’s a repeat violation. The law directly affects individuals committing these fraud schemes, while financial institutions, telecom carriers, and law enforcement (via the Missouri Attorney General) are key stakeholders. It does not impact legitimate business practices or ordinary consumers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal penalties for fraud involving access devices, expanding criminalization with up to 20 years prison for offenses like trafficking counterfeit devices.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized access to devices/data (e.g., intercepting telecom data), enhancing cybersecurity through criminal penalties for fraud-related breaches.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Telecommunications

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 9, 2026

HCR 38: Urges the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to allow the state of Missouri to continue to utilize Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funds

HCR 38 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the federal National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to permit the state to retain its $1.7 billion allocation of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds. The resolution specifically requests that NTIA allow Missouri to continue managing these federal broadband funds through its existing Office of Broadband Development, without requiring changes to current grant administration processes. This follows NTIA's 2025 modification of BEAD project requirements and concerns about potential fund clawbacks. The resolution does not alter federal law but formally requests that the NTIA maintain Missouri's access to these funds for expanding rural internet infrastructure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill seeks to retain $1.7B federal broadband funds to expand internet access via Missouri's existing office, directly advancing technology infrastructure deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2815: Allows businesses to register for the No-Call List

HB 2815 establishes a state no-call database in Missouri, allowing residential and business subscribers to register their phone numbers to avoid unsolicited telemarketing calls. The Missouri Attorney General must create and maintain this free database, setting rules for how subscribers can register or revoke their objection and how businesses must access the list before making calls. Businesses making telephone solicitations are required to check the database to avoid contacting registered numbers, with the Attorney General working with telecom companies to provide public education about the service. The law also mandates annual updates to include numbers from national do-not-call lists and prohibits blocking caller ID services to circumvent the database.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates a no-call database to protect consumer privacy from unsolicited telemarketing, directly advancing data privacy protections in technology-related communications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2886: Modifies provisions for the broadband grant program

HB 2886 updates Missouri's broadband grant program to fund projects expanding high-speed internet access in unserved and underserved areas. It defines "unserved" areas as lacking 500 Mbps download/upload speeds and "underserved" areas as lacking 750 Mbps speeds, requiring new projects to prioritize 500 Mbps or higher speeds (matching FCC standards). Grants must be used exclusively for broadband infrastructure, with strict repayment rules if funds are misused. The program expires in 2030 unless renewed by the legislature.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds broadband infrastructure to expand high-speed internet access in unserved areas, meeting FCC standards (500+ Mbps), directly advancing digital connectivity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2220: Enacts provisions relating to the department of transportation's fiber network

HB 2220 authorizes Missouri's Department of Transportation (DOT) to form public-private partnerships with broadband providers to expand the state's fiber network. It requires the DOT to prioritize unserved and underserved areas (defined in state law) and use a competitive bidding process with specific public notice requirements in local newspapers and tech publications. Private partners can use excess fiber capacity to offer internet services meeting state broadband standards, while the DOT must follow state rulemaking procedures. The bill creates a structured framework for expanding rural and low-access broadband infrastructure through DOT-led partnerships.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands fiber network for broadband access in unserved areas, directly advancing internet infrastructure - a core technology policy area per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities

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