Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1321: Creates new provisions relating to illegal immigrants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1321 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates new provisions relating to illegal immigrants. Primary sponsor: Ben Brown (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1321 - This act creates the offense of improper entry by an alien. A person commits the offense of improper entry by an alien if the person enters this state at a time when they are unlawfully present in this country under federal law. The offense of improper entry by an alien is punishable by a fine of $10,000 and shall be subject to an order of removal to a federal port of entry, as provided in the act. For all subsequent offenses, the offense is a class E felony, subject to a term of imprisonment of 1-7 years and a $10,000 fine and additionally shall be subject to an order of removal to a federal port of entry upon the completion of any prison term. Any person serving a term of imprisonment for violation of this act may petition the circuit court for an order of removal in lieu of serving out the term of imprisonment. Such a request shall be granted absent aggravating circumstances. Any person granted such a petition who thereafter returns to this state in violation of federal law shall be subject to completion of the unfinished term of imprisonment and may not apply for any further order of removal. The act allows any law enforcement officer whose duty it is to enforce criminal laws to arrest or detain such person upon probable cause that a person who has violated this act. This act is identical to SB 282 (2025) and SB 1333 (2024), substantially similar to a provision in SB 1372 (2024) and SB 1520 (2024) and similar to SB 1338 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled