SB 903 - The act modifies and creates new provisions relating to telecommunications infrastructure.

TRESPASS ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES (Sections 569.086, 569.117)

The act modifies the definition of "critical infrastructure facility". (Section 569.086)

A person commits the offense of trespass on a critical infrastructure facility if he or she damages, tampers with, or destroys a critical infrastructure facility or removes any component of the critical infrastructure facility.

Classifications of the offense are described in the act. The value of damages shall be determined pursuant to current law.

Any person who violates these provisions shall be required to make restitution and perform community service, as specified in the act. (Section 569.117)

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF REGULATED METALS (Section 569.118)

A person commits the offense of unauthorized possession of regulated metals if he or she knowingly possess certain metals specified in the act without proof of ownership of such metals.

Penalties for unlawful possession of such metals are described in the act.

These provisions shall not prohibit lawful recycling operations or operation of any business engaged in lawful purchase, sale, or processing of regulated metals.

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4858S.02): 569.086, 569.117, 569.118


Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 903
Sponsor: Henderson
Hearing Date: 2/3/2026


COMMITTEE: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

CHAIRMAN: Cierpiot

DATE REFERRED: 1/8/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/13/2026



STAFF:
Bryce Beal
Heidi Osner
Michelle Pleus
Julia Sheveleva


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Doug Galloway - AT&T
Matt Jessee - Missouri American Water
Scott Swain - Verizon
Dustin Backers - Missouri Electric Coaps
Arnie Dienoff - Public Advocate
Bill Gamble - Missouri Broadband Providers
Noel Torpey - MCTA The Missouri Internet & TV Association
Trent Ford - Recycled Material Association
Laura Holloway - Missouri Municipal League
Pat Kelly - Municipal League Metro STL
Zach Monroe - Ameren Missouri


WITNESSES AGAINST: