Bill > HB2881

This bill amends Missouri law to prohibit individuals convicted of certain sex offenses, including those related to child exploitation and abuse (such as incest, endangering the welfare of a child, and various offenses involving child pornography), from knowingly being within 500 feet of any Missouri state park. This restriction also applies to other child-focused recreational areas like parks with playground equipment, public swimming pools, athletic complexes, museums primarily for children, and Missouri Department of Conservation nature or education centers. The first violation of this new law is classified as a Class E felony, and subsequent violations are elevated to a Class D felony. However, an exception allows parents, legal guardians, or custodians of a child attending a program at a Department of Conservation nature or education center to be present on the property with the child during the program, provided they receive permission from the center manager.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2881&year=2026&code=R