MissouriProposal would bar minors from buying prepaid phones or service
The proposal would bar minors and other people from buying prepaid mobile devices or adding wireless service for minors, with criminal penalties for some violations.
What it does
Minors under 18 would be barred from buying prepaid phones or other covered devices, or adding wireless service to a device they already bought.
A person other than a minor's parent or legal guardian would be barred from buying a prepaid phone or adding service for the minor. A first violation would be a class D misdemeanor, with harsher penalties for repeat violations or a history of crimes against children.
Argument forThe age limit could make it harder for minors to get prepaid phones or service on their own.
Argument againstAdults who buy a prepaid phone or refill its service for a minor could face a misdemeanor, with harsher penalties for repeat violations or a history of crimes against children.
More detail
The proposal would bar minors from buying prepaid mobile devices or adding wireless service to them. A minor is anyone under 18. A covered device is a phone or other communication device used with a set amount of wireless service.
The proposal would bar a person from buying a prepaid mobile device or adding wireless service to one for a minor. A person means an individual who is not the minor's parent or legal guardian. A minor is anyone under 18. A first violation would be a class D misdemeanor. A second or later violation, or a history of crimes against children, would be a class A misdemeanor.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Jan 8Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Jan 7Read First Time (H)
- 2025
- Dec 10Prefiled (H)Introduced
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