The proposed bill seeks to amend chapter 105 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, 105.471, which aims to prohibit foreign influence on lobbying activities. It defines key terms such as "control," "foreign adversary," "foreign adversary client," and "foreign political party," establishing a framework for identifying entities and individuals that fall under these categories. The bill explicitly prohibits lobbyists from receiving any form of compensation for lobbying on behalf of foreign adversaries, foreign political parties, or foreign adversary clients. Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for violations, including the potential for disgorgement of compensation received and civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars per violation. The Attorney General is granted the authority to investigate potential violations, issue subpoenas for documents and testimony, and file civil actions to enforce compliance with the new regulations. Notably, the provisions of sections 105.955 to 105.981 are stated to not apply to this new section, indicating a distinct regulatory approach for foreign influence in lobbying activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6848H.01): 105.471