Establishes the offense of false imprisonment

Summary

The bill adds a false imprisonment offense to Missouri law, punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class E felony if the victim is removed from the state. It automatically includes third‑degree assault when the offender makes physical contact during the restraint. The measure also creates presumptions that a victim feared for their life based on the offender’s distance or threatening actions.

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