Bill > HB2311

This bill modifies provisions related to the sexual offender registry, making several significant changes to how sex offenders are classified, registered, and potentially removed from the registry. The bill adjusts the age thresholds for certain sexual offenses, such as changing the definition of statutory rape in the second degree from involving someone less than seventeen to less than eighteen years old. It restructures the sexual offender registry into three tiers (I, II, and III) with different reporting and registration requirements based on the severity of the offense. The bill provides a more detailed process for individuals to petition for removal from the registry, including specific waiting periods and conditions such as maintaining a clean record, successfully completing supervised release, and not being adjudicated for additional offenses. The legislation also updates reporting requirements, mandating that registered sex offenders inform law enforcement of changes in personal information, employment, student status, and electronic identifiers within three business days. Additionally, the bill expands reporting obligations for offenders who work or study in different jurisdictions and creates more comprehensive notification processes for law enforcement agencies when sex offenders are released from correctional facilities or change residences.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2311&year=2026&code=R