Compare MO HB 1702 (2026) and MO HB 722 (2025)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- MO HB 1702 (2026) · Missouri · 2026 · Failed
- MO HB 722 (2025) · Missouri · 2025 · Failed
285 shared 8-word phrases found in the introduced text of these two bills.
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| MO HB 1702 (2026) | MO HB 722 (2025) |
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| REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1702 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTENSEN. 4266H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 67.2540, 226.531, and 573.010, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to sexually oriented businesses, with penalty provisions. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: Section A. Sections 67.2540, 226.531, and 573.010, RSMo, are repealed and four 2 new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 67.2540, 226.531, 573.010, and 3 573.520, to read as follows: 67.2540. As used in sections 67.2540 to 67.2556, the following terms mean: 2 (1) "Adult cabaret", a nig… | REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 722 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTENSEN. 1939H.01I DANA RADEMAN MILLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 67.2540, 226.531, and 573.010, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to sexually oriented businesses, with penalty provisions. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: Section A. Sections 67.2540, 226.531, and 573.010, RSMo, are repealed and four 2 new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 67.2540, 226.531, 573.010, and 3 573.520, to read as follows: 67.2540. As used in sections 67.2540 to 67.2556, the following terms mean: 2 (1) "Adult cabaret",… |
| or seminudity in 4 the performance of their duties | or seminudity in 4 the performance of their duties |
| that appeals to a prurient interest in a location other than an adult cabaret that features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators who provide entertainment, or similar entertainers, regardless of whether performed for consideration | that appeals to a prurient 6 interest in a location other than an adult cabaret that features topless dancers, go-go 7 dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators who provide 8 entertainment, or similar entertainers, regardless of whether performed for 9 consideration |
| Adult cabaret performance", a performance that appeals to a prurient interest in a location other than an adult cabaret that features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators who provide entertainment, or similar entertainers, regardless of whether performed for consideration | Adult cabaret performance", a performance that appeals to a prurient 6 interest in a location other than an adult cabaret that features topless dancers, go-go 7 dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators who provide 8 entertainment, or similar entertainers, regardless of whether performed for 9 consideration |
| to a prurient interest in a location other than an adult cabaret that features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators who provide entertainment, or similar entertainers, regardless of whether performed for consideration | to a prurient 6 interest in a location other than an adult cabaret that features topless dancers, go-go 7 dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators who provide 8 entertainment, or similar entertainers, regardless of whether performed for 9 consideration |
| in a location other than an adult cabaret | In a location other than an adult cabaret |
| the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret 2 performance | The offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance |
| of engaging in an adult cabaret performance is a class A 7 misdemeanor for a first offense and a class E felony for any second or subsequent 8 offense. 9 3. The provisions of this section shall: 10 (1) Preempt an ordinance or a regulation, restriction, or license that was lawfully 11 adopted or issued by a political subdivision prior to August 28, 2026, if such ordinance, 12 regulation, restriction, or license conflicts with this section; and 13 (2) Prevent or preempt a political subdivision from enacting and enforcing in the 14 future other ordinances, regulations, restrictions, or licenses that are in conflict with this 15 section | of engaging in an adult cabaret performance is a class A 7 misdemeanor for a first offense and a class E felony for any second or subsequent 8 offense. 9 3. The provisions of this section shall: 10 (1) Preempt an ordinance or a regulation, restriction, or license that was lawfully 11 adopted or issued by a political subdivision prior to August 28, 2025, if such ordinance, 12 regulation, restriction, or license conflicts with this section; and 13 (2) Prevent or preempt a political subdivision from enacting and enforcing in the 14 future other ordinances, regulations, restrictions, or licenses that are in conflict with this 15 section |