Bill > SB982

This bill modifies provisions related to the sex offender registry in Missouri by updating definitions, registration requirements, and procedures for removal or exemption from the registry. Key changes include clarifying what constitutes an "adjudication" for registration purposes, expanding the types of offenses that trigger registration requirements, and introducing new definitions for "tier I," "tier II," and "tier III" offenders, which will determine registration duration and reporting frequency. The bill also revises procedures for individuals seeking to be removed from or exempted from the registry, including specific requirements for those adjudicated in other jurisdictions. Additionally, it updates rules regarding the reporting of online identifiers, vehicle information, and temporary residences for registered individuals, and clarifies the responsibilities of law enforcement officials and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in maintaining and disseminating sex offender registry information. Finally, it makes changes to the procedures for committing sexually violent predators to the Department of Mental Health, including provisions for their housing and care.