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MO SB655

MO SB655
Increases the minimum age for marriage from 15 to 16 years, modifies the sex offender registry system, and eliminates the statute of limitations for sexual offenses committed against minors


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Introduced
01/03/2018
In Committee
05/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
05/18/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/13/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To repeal sections 43.650, 451.090, 556.037, 589.400, 589.402, 589.403, 589.405, 589.407, and 589.414, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof eleven new sections relating to the protection of children.

AI Summary

This bill: Increases the minimum age for marriage from 15 to 16 years, modifies the sex offender registry system by categorizing offenders into three tiers with different registration requirements, and eliminates the statute of limitations for sexual offenses committed against minors. The bill also provides a process for offenders to petition the court to be removed from the sex offender registry if they meet certain criteria. Key terms include "tier" levels for sex offenders, which determine the duration of their registration requirements, and "adjudication," which refers to a finding of guilt or a plea for the offense requiring registration.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor (on 07/13/2018)

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