Bill > HB1907

This bill establishes the "Child Protection Through Nonprofit Integrity Act", which prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders for crimes involving minors (called "disqualified offenders") from participating in any capacity with child-serving organizations, which are broadly defined to include nonprofits, churches, youth programs, schools, sports leagues, and other entities serving minors. The bill requires all such organizations to annually certify to the secretary of state that they have checked all personnel against the Missouri sex offender registry and have no disqualified offenders involved. Organizations and individuals who violate these provisions face significant legal consequences, including criminal charges (class D or E felonies), potential fines up to $50,000, ineligibility for state funding, and potential organizational dissolution. The attorney general is granted authority to investigate and enforce these provisions, with powers to seek civil penalties, remove offenders, and seek injunctive relief. The law applies to all forms of participation, including in-person, remote, online, and advisory roles, and includes strict penalties for organizational leaders who knowingly permit disqualified offenders to be involved. The bill is deemed an emergency act, emphasizing the immediate need to protect minors from potential sexual exploitation.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1907&year=2026&code=R