Bill > HB3063

This bill, titled "Modifies and establishes provisions relating to sexual offenses," aims to update and clarify laws concerning sexual offenses in Missouri, including the creation of "Evan's Voice Act." Key provisions include redefining "child sexual abuse material" to encompass more forms of digital and doll-based content, and establishing the offense of "nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images," also known as "revenge porn," with stricter penalties if the victim is a minor or vulnerable person, and allowing for civil action by the victim. The bill also introduces the offense of "threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images," with escalating penalties for repeat offenses or if the threat leads to serious physical injury or death. Furthermore, it expands the list of offenses that require registration on the sex offender registry to include "grooming of a minor," "nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images," and "threatening the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images," and adjusts the tiers and reporting requirements for registered sex offenders. Finally, the bill mandates restitution for victims of these offenses and increases surcharges on court proceedings for the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, specifically adding a significant surcharge for convictions related to nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images.