Prohibits certain sexual offenders from using or loitering around an apartment or condominium complex pool or establishing a residence at an apartment or condominium complex with a pool

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Amato

HB 2462 would bar certain sexual offenders from using or living in pool-equipped apartment/condo complexes.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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Bill Summary — HB 2462 (Missouri, 2026)

Purpose and intent

HB 2462 seeks to restrict certain sexual offenders from living in or frequently using amenities at apartment or condominium complexes that have on-site pools. The core aim appears to be enhancing public safety by limiting access and proximity of designated offenders to pool facilities and to housing environments that include pools.

Key provisions and changes

Prohibition on use or loitering: The bill would prohibit certain sexual offenders from using or loitering around the pool areas of apartment or condominium complexes that include a pool.

Residence restrictions: The bill would prohibit such offenders from establishing a residence at an apartment or condominium complex that has a pool.

Targeted population: The restrictions would apply specifically to individuals classified as sexual offenders (the bill may define offender categories in its text; the summary here reflects “certain sexual offenders,” pending the precise statutory definitions in the bill).

Enforcement and compliance: The bill would establish mechanisms for enforcement, likely including notification, monitoring, or reporting requirements for property owners/managers and relevant authorities (details would be in the full text).

Penalties and consequences: The bill would specify penalties for violations, which could include fines, additional supervision requirements, or other legal consequences (the specific penalties would be in the bill’s text).

Who would be affected

Individuals identified as sexual offenders who either reside in or attempt to reside in apartment/condo complexes with pools, or who use pool facilities or loiter in pool areas.

Property owners, managers, and housing associations of apartment/condo complexes with pools, who would need to monitor and enforce the restrictions.

Local law enforcement and relevant bureaucratic agencies responsible for offender supervision and housing compliance.

Procedural/timeline aspects

Prefiled: December 16, 2024 (historical note; for context).

First Reading: January 7, 2026.

Second Reading: January 8, 2026.

Referred to Committee: Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.

Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the House, followed by consideration by the Senate (if advanced in the legislative process).

Potential implications

Public safety: Aims to reduce opportunities for certain offenders to access pool areas and residences within complexes offering pools.

Housing impact: Could restrict housing choices for offenders and impose additional compliance duties on property owners and managers.

Legal and civil liberty considerations: As with other residence- and access-restriction measures for offenders, the bill could raise questions about eviction, non-discrimination, and unintended displacement if not carefully tailored.

Notes

The bill’s exact definitions, scope, and enforcement details would be critical to understanding its precise reach and potential constitutional or administrative challenges. The summary above reflects the stated purpose and likely provisions based on the bill’s title and action history; consult the full text for definitive language, definitions, penalties, and implementation mechanics.