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Missouri HouseSB 1421

Relating to the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft in certain areas

Passed 75–68Crossed party linesClose

What it does: On the version voted May 15, 2026: Makes two parts of the bill take effect immediately: authority for certified peace officers to mitigate credible drone threats, and a revised drone offense over open-air venues (now 500-person capacity, was 5,000) and critical infrastructure. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Adopt House Amendment 21

A yes vote adopted House Amendment 21 to SB 1421, which would require courts, when imposing a death sentence, to find whether the defendant is indigent and, if so, appoint two qualified lawyers for post-conviction motions. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 75 · No 68 · Not voting 15

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats0466
Republicans75229

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 22 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (158)

Yes 75

No 68

Not voting 15

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.