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MO HB799

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Conway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of sexual exploitation by a clergyperson in Missouri law (Section 566.088)
  • Applies to any person who is or holds themselves out as a clergyperson (minister, pastor, priest, rabbi, etc.) who engages in sexual conduct with a non-spouse
  • Prohibits sexual conduct during or within 120 days after a meeting where victim sought religious, spiritual, marital or relationship advice, counseling, or therapy from the clergyperson
  • Prohibits sexual conduct during ongoing meetings for religious, spiritual, marital or relationship advice, or when clergyperson uses position of trust or authority over victim
  • Establishes victim consent as not a valid defense and classifies the offense as a Class C felony

Legislative Description

Creates the crime of sexual exploitation by a clergyperson

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

5/2/2013

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety4/18/2013

Full Bill Text

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