Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 648: Establishes the Restoring Artistic Protection Act, which provides for the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 648 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the Restoring Artistic Protection Act, which provides for the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression. Primary sponsor: Curtis Trent (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 661 & 648).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Restoring Artistic Protection Act, which provides for the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Trent | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 661 & 648)
- Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
- Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
- S First Read