Bill > HB1946

This bill modifies and establishes provisions relating to anti-trafficking efforts, with a focus on changing terminology from "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" and creating new training and reporting requirements across various state agencies and professions. The bill establishes a Committee on Sex and Human Trafficking Training within the state government, which will develop guidelines and create training materials for professionals in areas like education, healthcare, law enforcement, and social services. Starting in January 2027, many professionals will be required to complete between one to four hours of sex and human trafficking training as part of their continuing education, depending on their profession and the year. The bill also updates numerous sections of Missouri law to replace the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" and makes various technical changes to how sexual offenses are defined and prosecuted. Additionally, the legislation creates a new Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Education and Awareness Fund to support anti-trafficking efforts and provides new mechanisms for victim support, such as expanded restitution requirements for certain sexual offenses involving children and changes to how sexual offenders are registered and monitored.